The creator of the dream of the United States and the emperor of Australia are prepared for a second Down Under showdown to establish supremacy at 135 pounds.
Undisputed lightweight world champion Devin “The Dream” Haney will defend all belts against the natives of Sydney”Ferocious ”George Kambosos Jr. on Saturday, October 15 (Sunday afternoon, October 16 local time), at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. Haney-Kambosos 2 will be broadcast in prime time in the US, live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+.
Haney and Kambosos first met on June 5 in Melbourne when a Victoria-record Victorian boxing crowd of 41,129 fans gathered at Marvel Stadium to watch the world’s best lightweight athletes unify detachment. Haney neutralized the Kambosos and earned a clear score to become the undisputed champion.
Promoted by Top Rated, Devin Haney Ads, DiBella Entertainment, Aggressive Promotions, Duco Events and TEG Sport, Haney-Kambosos 2 will feature a world-class pad and a passionate Kambosos to revenge. Tickets to this epic rematch will go on sale on Thursday, August 25th at 10am AEST via tegsport.com.au.
“George Kambosos is silent right now like he should have been before our first battle. I wish him a healthy boot camp,” Haney said. “I am expecting a hungry and determined Kambosos on October 16 in Melbourne. I will be prepared for any correction he brings. This is a great opportunity to gain more Australian fans and add to my legacy. “
“Devin Haney is an exceptional fighter, but you can never count George Kambosos Jr., especially when his most fervent supporters will be at full capacity,” said Top Rank President. Bob Arum said. “These are two of the best light cars in the world, and it will be another memorable event in Melbourne.”
Kambosos said, “I am looking forward to October 16 at Rod Laver Arena, and that is where I will be speaking. Inside the arena. “
Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment, said: “George Kambosos Jr. “Kambosos-Haney 1 is a performance by Devin Haney. George will have to fight a completely different war to get that victory, and he knows it. That only guarantees an action-packed rematch. The odds are against George. He needs to defy the odds one more time. “
Steve Dimopoulos, Victoria’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events said: “With almost half of the audience at the first game coming from outside Victoria, we look forward to welcoming our fans. boxing fans back to Melbourne to see what the epic rematch will be like.” “We are offering a spectacular calendar of the biggest and best events – attracting more visitors to Victoria, more often and supporting businesses across the state.”
Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) returned to Melbourne with the intention of repeating his fishmongering streak, a win that catapulted him to the legendary pound-for-pound rankings. “The Dream” has become a history-making team since turning professional in Mexico less than a month after his 17th birthday. He debuted in the United States in Las Vegas with the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley III tag in April 2016, and at the age of 19, he became the youngest licensed promoter in boxing history. He was awarded the WBC world championship belt in October 2019 and defended it four times before making the more than 8,000-mile journey to take on the Kambosos in his hometown. Haney overcame adversity, when his father/coach, Bill Haney, was granted a temporary visa by the Australian government less than three days before the fight. Bill Haney arrived in Melbourne the night before the game, and the dynamic father-son duo worked wonders by stripping the Kambosos of three world championship belts.
Kambosos (20-1, 10 KOs) became a toast to the sport with his decisive ruling against Teofimo Lopez last November, which was named ESPN’s Achievement of the Year. It was the culmination of an arduous journey for Kambosos. He fought in Malaysia, Greece, London, New York City, Connecticut and Las Vegas as he graduated from prospect to candidate. For the Kambosos, who had 12 of the first 13 professional matches in Australia, the Haney super match marks one of the most important international sporting events to take place in Melbourne. He entered the fray as the slightly underdog, but Haney was undaunted by the ferocious army of Australian-Greek fans that rocked Marvel Stadium. Haney damaged the Kambosos’ offensive arsenal with an educated jab to win the opening match. Kambosos has made his rematch clause and is preparing to paint a masterpiece in this undisputed sequel.
