George Kambosos Jr. is n0t short of any confidence ahead of his return. The former lightweight champion will face Maxi Hughes on 22nd July in Firelake Arena, Shawnee. The 30-year-old will grace the ring for the first time after being defeated consecutively by Devin Haney last year.
However, Kambosos Jr. remains a formidable fighter and is the overwhelming favorite going into the bout. And he is cutting no corners to make a remarkable comeback and get back to winning ways. In a recent video, Kambosos Jr. appears to be playing darts and after hitting close to a ‘bullseye,’ promised a knockout.
George Kambosos Jr. predicts his fight against Maxi Hughes
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A video posted by nunanboy_promotions featured Kambosos Jr. playing darts. After a couple of attempts, Kambosos Jr. was very close to hitting the bullseye. According to him, playing this game is a way to sharpen his accuracy. And although he did not land his dart exactly at the bullseye, he is confident that he will be landing the perfect punch come fight night. Reflecting on the same, he stated, “Saturday night I am going to make a bullseye, don’t worry about that.”
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After playing darts, the interviewer sat down with the boxer and was curious to know his state of mind ahead of the bout. Reflecting on his work ethic for the bout, he responded, “I feel refreshed, very motivated and made the sacrifice. Coming at here early, 6 weeks, sparring the best of the best and very focused.”
It appears that the Australian boxer has taken the right approach after his defeat. Will his hard work and sacrifice pay off come fight night? Only time can reveal. But Kambosos Jr. asserts that he would dominate the contest.
George Kambosos Jr. is eager to make an “emphatic statement” in his upcoming bout
The upcoming fight for Kambosos Jr. is crucial. In addition, it is an opportunity for him to become the champion again. As the world IBO lightweight belt is on the line. Kambosos will rely on his past ring experience to dominate Hughes. In an interview, he stated, “I had three mega fights in 11 months. I was able to sit back and reflect on things I was not doing right and become a better fighter,”
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It will not be a win, but an emphatic statement.”Such bold assertions only add fuel to the fire and excite the fans even more for this contest. The bout is paramount for the lightweight division and the fans are eager to witness it. What do you make of his confidence and how do you see the bout playing out? Share your opinions and prediction in the comment section below!
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