A dominant Vasiliy Lomachenko stopped George Kambosos Jr within the eleventh spherical to win the IBF light-weight title in Perth, returning after a 12 months out to develop into a four-time world champion throughout three totally different weight lessons.
The Ukrainian proved the superior fighter via 10 rounds earlier than dropping Kambosos early within the eleventh. Although the Australian beat the rely, Lomachenko unleashed a flurry of punches to seal his victory in entrance of 14,000-plus followers on the RAC Enviornment, with Kambosos’ nook dropping out.
“My plan was to regulate to my opponent,” Lomachenko, who’s within the twilight of his profession, mentioned after the struggle.
“That is what I did within the struggle. Towards the top of the rounds I wanted to complete robust. Within the final three rounds, I used to be looking for his physique.
“We educated exhausting for this second. I need to thank my opponent. He’s a robust man and a real warrior.”
Lomachenko was in cost proper from the go, and his technical superiority was evident as he managed the space and struck with neat combos.
The 36-year-old landed a sickening left hook within the eighth spherical that left Kambosos with blood streaming from close to his proper eye.
Kambosos doffed his hat to his opponent.
“He is the most effective fighters in historical past,” the 30-year-old mentioned. “I am not ashamed. I wished to complete the struggle on the ft, I actually did.
Kambosos paid tribute to his Ukrainian opponent afterwards (Mikey Williams/Prime Rank)
“He is a real champion. He is a legend of the game. I give him the utmost respect. We knew what we’re arising towards, and I attempted my finest. But it surely wasn’t sufficient at the moment.
“There is not any disgrace in dropping to a person like Lomachenko.”
Davis subsequent for Lomachenko? “I’ve by no means run from anybody”
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, who defends his WBA light-weight title towards Frank Martin subsequent month, posted on social media: ‘Lomachenko is subsequent’.
Requested ringside whether or not a unification struggle with Davis may very well be his subsequent struggle, Lomachenko mentioned: “Throughout my boxing profession, I by no means run..I at all times take the fights.
“Proper now, I need to come again to my house, spend time with my household and after then I relaxation a bit bit we will discuss future”
Lomachenko backs compatriot Usyk to beat Fury
At his post-fight press convention after victory vs Kambosos, Lomachenko was requested for his predictions forward of fellow Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk taking over Tyson Fury subsequent Saturday, stay on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.
“My opinion is I’m with my pal and with my brother Oleksandr Usyk, and naturally I want him to win this struggle,” Lomachenko mentioned.
“The most effective man will win this struggle. It is a very, very historic second for boxing, for individuals round boxing and, in fact, for our Ukraine it is an important struggle.
“I might be praying for Oleksandr and I hope the very best man wins.”
It is one of many greatest sporting occasions in a era. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk collide for the undisputed world heavyweight championship on Saturday Could 18, stay on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace. Ebook the struggle now.
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