WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight champion of the world Oleksandr Usyk told about how he started boxing.
Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko, who knocked out George Cambososos today and won the vacant IBF lightweight belt, shared his expectations of the upcoming fight between compatriot Oleksandr Usyk and British Tyson Fury.
The fight for the title of absolute champion in the heavyweight division will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"I'm for my friend, for my brother Oleksandr Usyk. Of course, I wish him to win this fight. And the strongest will win. This is a historic moment for boxing, for people associated with boxing, and, of course, for our Ukraine this is a very important fight. I will pray for Oleksandr and I hope that the strongest will win," Lomachenko said at a press conference.
Ukrainian boxer Vasyl Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) summarized the results of the fight with Australian George Kambososos Jr. (21-3, 10 KOs), at the stake of which was the vacant IBF title.
Tonight at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, Andrew Moloney and Pedro Guevara square off for the WBC Interim World Super Fly title. The bout precedes the main event featuring Vasyl Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr.
Oleksandr Usyk, WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight champion of the world, told what he wanted to become as a child.
Tonight, heavyweight boxers Hemi Ahio and Lucas Browne meet under the lights at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. This exciting matchup serves as the undercard for the Vasyl Lomachenko vs George Kambosos Jr battle.
Vasyl Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KOs) made a triumphant return to the ring, stopping Australian George Cambososos Jr. (21-3, 10 KOs) in the 11th round in the main event of Top Rank Boxing Night in Perth, Australia. The victory earned the 36-year-old Ukrainian veteran the vacant IBF lightweight championship belt (up to 61.2 kg).
Australian lightweight George Kambososos commented on the defeat in today's fight with Vasyl Lomachenko.
"VasylLomachenko is one of the best in history, an outstanding boxer. I tried to show the best performance, started very well, stuck to the plan for the fight. I tried my best, but he is a true champion, he deserves this belt. I wish him all the best. And I'll mind my own business - all I can do...," stated the Australian.
Kambososos lost early to Lomachenko. In the eleventh round, his team threw in the white towel. Before that, George had been in a knockdown.
Recall that in the fight between Vasyl Lomachenko and George Kambososos at stake was the belt of the world champion in lightweight according to IBF.
Vasyl Lomachenko, freshly crowned IBF lightweight champion of the world, commented on winning the championship belt.
Boxing night recently concluded in Perth, Australia, with Vasyl Lomachenko and local boxer George Kambososos meeting in the main event.
