Vasiliy Lomachenko, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and pound-for-pound boxing great, claimed the IBF lightweight title with a dominant performance against George Kambosos Jr. in Perth, Australia on May 12, 2024.
Lomachenko outclassed Kambosos throughout the fight with his superior footwork and technical prowess. He landed a staggering total of 175 punches compared to Kambosos's mere 40, leaving the Australian bloodied and unable to mount an effective offense.
Despite being heavily favored, Lomachenko faced a hostile crowd in Perth. However, he remained focused and determined, using his trademark lightning-fast footwork and counterpunching to outmaneuver Kambosos at every turn.
The turning point of the fight came in the 11th round when Lomachenko landed a series of body shots that left Kambosos reeling. The Australian's corner threw in the towel, ending the contest and securing Lomachenko's victory.
Kambosos had previously argued that a win over Lomachenko would secure his place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame and open doors for further championship fights at 135 pounds. However, after being soundly defeated, Kambosos now faces an uncertain future in boxing.
Meanwhile, Gervonta Davis, the WBA lightweight champion, called out Lomachenko during the fight and later deleted inflammatory tweets about it. The potential matchup between these two elite fighters could be one of the most exciting in the division.
Other notable results from the card included Cherneka Johnson's majority decision victory over Nina Hughes to claim the WBA bantamweight title, and Pedro Guevara's split-decision win over Andrew Moloney for the interim WBC super flyweight title.
