Bob Arum: Kambosos A “Live Dog” Against Lomachenko

Promoter Bob Arum sees George Kambosos Jr. as a “live dog” in his 12-round combat in opposition to Vasily Lomachehnko on May twelfth on the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, for the vacant IBF light-weight title.

Public Perception Favors Lomachenko

The followers view the previous unified light-weight champion Kambosos (21-2, 10 KOs) as having little probability of defeating Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs), who’s on one other degree skill-wise and has completed much more in his occupation and novice profession.

For Arum to say that Kambosos Jr. is a “live dog” on this combat could be very sort of him, however the actuality is that his solely probability of successful is that if he’s given one other questionable choice like we noticed in his final combat.

Kambosos’ Recent Struggles

Kambosos, 30, has youth and home nation benefit in opposition to the 36-year-old Lomachenko, who will likely be coming off a yr layoff since his controversial 12-round unanimous choice loss to Devin Haney in Las Vegas in May 2023.

Kambosos has arguably misplaced his final three fights, and he’s regarded as common as he’s ever been. He acquired fortunate together with his questionable choice in his final combat in opposition to Maxi Hughes final July, however the boxing world noticed him shedding that combat.

Arum on Lomachenko’s Recent Performance

“Lomachenko, I think he’s still a great fighter. His fight with Haney, I was watching that fight, and I like Devin; I think he’s a great fighter, But thought Loma won that fight,” stated promoter Bob Arum to Fight Hub TVspeaking about Vasily Lomachenko’s controversial loss to Devin Haney final yr.

“The judges determined in any other case, and it’s important to respect the decide’s choice. Has Loma slipped a bit? Yeah. He’s 36, and he’s not that old, however he had this lengthy novice profession, almost 400 fights on the prime degree. So, he’s most likely not so good as he was 5 years in the past.

“George Kambosos is a reside canine within the combat. He’s an excellent fighter. He’s at all times in fine condition. It’s going to be a troublesome combat, and we’ll see who comes out on prime. I’ve cherished having Loma as a part of Top Rank. I’ve nice affection. I believe he’s an amazing man, an excellent household, an excellent father, and all the pieces you need in a fighter, however he’s in very powerful with Kambosos.

“He couldn’t handle Devin Haney, Kambosos, but he certainly handled Teofimo. Now he’s fighting in Australia again. So, that’s going to be a very interesting match. I’ve never been to Perth, so I’m looking forward to that. To me to see Shakur vs. Lomachenko would be such a treat to see two skilled guys go at each other, but that’s in the future,” stated Arum.