George Kambosos Jr. is set to make his comeback in the ring and is cutting no corners to be in the best shape possible. Kambosos Jr. will face Maxi Hughes at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Hughes is a lightweight boxer fighting out of the United Kingdom. His record stands at 26 victories, 5 defeats, and 2 draws. Meanwhile, the former undisputed lightweight champion last fought against the current champion: Devin Haney. Kambosos Jr. lost the bout via a unanimous decision, failing to regain his titles.
However, come fight night, the 29-year-old has the opportunity to win the IBO world lightweight title. Can he be the victor against the British fighter? Only time can tell, but for now, it appears that the boxer is looking razor-sharp as he shares a video of himself training.
George Kambosos Jr makes a bold assertion ahead of his fight against Maxi Hughes
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Kambosos Jr has an active social media presence. On his Instagram account, the Australian has over 500k followers and he uses his influence to send updates to fans all around the world. In a series of Instagram stories, Kambosos Jr showcases to his fans his training setup and routine.
He is seen skipping ropes, doing boxing drills, and shadowboxing. His workout is no different than any other typical boxer. But the intensity and the sheer passion may differ. The same was also evident after Kambosos Jr posted another Instagram story in which he appears to be in a ring and shadowboxing. He has lighting fast hands and looks in peak condition. Safe to say, Kambosos Jr appears to be ready. And it is also evident from his words.
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George Kambosos Jr does not promise a “win” but an “emphatic statement”
Kambosos Jr. has fought quite an array of formidable boxers. Reflecting on his last three fights against Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez, 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. I’m sharper, more explosive, bigger and stronger. I’m excited to showcase myself on July 22. It will not be a win, but an emphatic statement,”
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Both combatants are making bold claims and leaving the fans excited. As the fight gears up, the boxing world eagerly awaits their clash. How do you see this bout playing out? Share your predictions and analysis in the comments below.
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