George Kambosos Jr and Devin Haney have finally agreed to a deal to fight each other for the undisputed world lightweight championship.
All belts will be lined up at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on June 4.
All the details were officially announced during the Down Under press conference attended by WBA, IBF and WBO champion Kambosos while WBC boxer Haney and his father and coach Bill spoke via link. satellite link from the US.
“After five years of chasing championship glory abroad and fighting in enemy territory, I am back home to defend what I have conquered in the world of boxing, the lightweight title,” said Kambosos. my world.
Known as the ‘Emperor’ Kambosos went to New York to confront and defeat Teofimo Lopez to become number one in the division. The undefeated 28-year-old (20-0, 10 KOs) is now looking to continue building his legacy by leaving no doubt who the main man at 135lbs is.
“I’m excited and eager to continue building on my legacy, and I’ll be victorious by any means necessary on June 4 when Haney steps into the lion’s den of Marvel Stadium to fight the lion. this Greek Aussie. I will not only take his belt but also put a serious mark on his young career. ”
Haney became an ad-free agency recently having worked with Matchroom USA since 2019. The 23-year-old (27-0, 15 KOs) has signed an agreement to work with Top Rank and DiBella Entertainment for the event. this.
“I started my career fighting in small bars in Mexico. Now I’m on the cusp of greatness, showing my skills on the world stage fighting for lightweight supremacy,” Haney said.
“I have not come this far, only this far. On June 4th, I claim my place in history and add to my legacy! The undisputed lightweight king… I come with all the belts! ”
