George Kambosos Jr will fight on March 22 in Sydney, Australia against an opponent yet to be determined. This will be the first meeting between former unified lightweight champion Kambosos Jr. (21-3, 10 KOs) and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. Skye Nicholson will be on the card.

Hearn is yet to reveal his plans for Kambosos. He had originally planned to arrange a fight between Kambosos and former IBF light welterweight champion Liam Parrow in Australia, but that was scuppered when Parrow lost to Richardson Hitchens in December. plan.

Kambosos need a win

Hearn has also promoted Hitchens, but there won’t be much of a fight between him and Kambosos. That’s not the best use of Kambosos feeding him to Hitchens and watching him get beat. Hearn could focus on getting a bigger fight for Kambosos Jr. against the likes of Teofimo Lopez, Devin Haney or Ryan Garcia.

Since an upset victory over Teofimo Lopez on November 27, 2021, Kambosos has arguably lost every game in the last four years. On July 22, 2023, he had a dubious victory over Maxi Hughes. Many boxing fans considered this a defeat for Kambosos as Hughes dominated the entire fight.

Kambosos last four games

– Vasily Lomachenko – lost by TKO 11
– Maxi Hughes – MD 12 Wins: *Questionable
– Devin Haney – UD 12 loss
– Devin Haney – UD 12 loss

“I think Hitchens is a good fighter. I think he needs me, but I want him because I see a vulnerability,” George Kambosos Jr. said. step on the ground When asked why he wanted to fight IBF light welterweight champion Richardson Hitchens so badly.

“I think at 140 what can I bring to the table with his basic style. He’s very basic. His fundamentals are good. He has good jab, good left hand, good right hand, but at 140 pounds At times, I thought I could overwhelm him,” Kambosos continued about Hitchens.

“(Liam) Parroe was really good in the early rounds but eventually got out of it. I think Parroe is involved in another potentially big fight with my name attached to it. I saw something in that fight. I love New York and it’s a good place for me to be, but I’m obviously not the favorite.”

The fall of the emperor

Kambosos had no chance at 140 against Hitchens or any other top-10 fighter. He was just a one-hit wonder who was lucky enough to eke out a 12-round split decision victory over Teofimo Lopez. small ‘Emperor’ Kambossos’ career has been in decline from then on

Hitchens really needs Kambosos to make his salary and get more attention in his career. Opposition-wise, though, Kambosos is a big step backwards for Richardson. He’s not in the same league as Hitchens’ recent outings against Liam Parroe, Gustavo Lemos, Jose Zepeda or John Bauza.

“I guess I’m another big-mouthed New Yorker. I feel like it’s all coming together. I’m back at Matchroom. I’m back with Eddie Hearn. I love Matchroom. I love Eddie Hearn. The way and the vision. I feel very comfortable. I have been with Lou since 2016… I feel like there is a good direction and path to becoming a champion again,” Camboso said. Si said.

After 8 years, I finally made my 140th game debut in my hometown of Sydney on March 22nd, big name! Details to come next week. Important battle for more championship golds🏆🇦🇺 https://t.co/ssYjE3vWa3

— George “Fierce” Kambosos Jr. (@georgekambosos) January 24, 2025