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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 05: George Kambosos Jnr inside the ring before his World Lightweight Undisputed Championship fight with Devin Haney, at Marvel Stadium on June 05, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 05: George Kambosos Jnr inside the ring before his World Lightweight Undisputed Championship fight with Devin Haney, at Marvel Stadium on June 05, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
George Kambosos Jr just made a successful return against Maxi Hughes by winning the IBO world Lightweight title by a majority decision. For most of the fight, Kambosos Jr and Maxi Hughes relied upon basic punches and fought patiently. In round 2, while Kambosos Jr caught Hughes with a beautiful straight hand, Hughes hit the former with an elbow. However, Kambosos Jr stayed calm, ceaselessly measured the distance between himself and Hughes, and avoided unnecessary risks.
However, the decision of the fight disappointed a number of fans. As per the scorecards, two judges scored the bout in favor of Kambosos Jr. While on David Sutherland’s scorecard, the fight was a draw, Gerald Ritter and Josef Mason scored the contest 115-113 and 117-111 respectively. After the official announcement, several fans started booing Kambosos Jr while he was still inside the ring.
Disappointed fans vent as George Kambosos Jr secures himself a majority decision win
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While the scores shocked a number of fans, the ringside commentator stated that Josef Mason “should be on the Christmas card list for George Kambosos with that 117 to 111“. On being asked about the mixed reaction he received, Kambosos declared that contrary to Hughes’s “couple good rounds“, he won “the majority of the rounds“. “He had a couple [of] good rounds but a couple [of] good rounds don’t win you the fight. We won the majority of the rounds,” declared Kambosos Jr. However, a number of fans felt otherwise.
According to one fan, it was “a total embarrassment“.
Did he, aye? What a total embarrassment. What's the point of watching this?
— Pilib De Brún (Phil Brown) (@Malachians) July 23, 2023
Meanwhile, given his performance tonight, one wondered how Kambososs Jr beat Teofimo Lopez.
How did this guy beat Teo?👀
— ian (@ParioPraxis) July 23, 2023
On the other hand, a fan wrote, “Won’t be watching anymore what a disgrace“.
Won’t be watching anymore what a disgrace
— Lyric G (@lyricg20) July 23, 2023
On the other hand, a fan stated that he was “done with Top Rank“.
Done with Top Rank, rather watch the foreign fights on the DAZN. This was straight up rigged. Same play, 1 judge has it even and the other two push the fight in the desired direction.
— B C Paige (@coachbpaige777) July 23, 2023
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Likewise, a fan claimed that they never saw a “more blatant boxing robbery” than this.
Y’all wrong for that. I’ve never seen a more blatant lost and a more blatant boxing robbery. I think 90% of people will say George Lost, dude should’ve been lucky to get a draw
— Chris Castro (@chriscastro21) July 23, 2023
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Ahead of his fight with Hughes, Kambosos Jr reiterated his desire to fight Gervonta Davis. However, after his latest victory, the Australian boxer opted for Shakur Stevenson and Vasyl Lomachenko. On being asked if he would rematch Hughes, Kambosos Jr. answered if there was an opportunity, he possibly would. Anyway, what did you think about his fight against Hughes? Let us know in the comments below. Follow EssentiallySports to catch all the latest boxing updates.
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