Tim Bradley gives Devin Haney the edge over George Kambosos Jr: ‘He should be able to vindicate him’

By: Hans Themistode

From the moment George Kambosos Jr beat Teofimo Lopez and then held the IBF, WBA, WBO and WBC Franchise lightweight titles around his waist, Devin Haney has put a bull to the back of the Australian.

Although Kambosos Jr initially wanted to defend his 135-pound throne against Vasiliy Lomachenko, with the Ukrainian choosing to stay in his homeland and help defend against the ongoing Russian invasion, Kambosos Jr switched his position. his attention towards Haney.

With Lomachenko temporarily out of the picture, Haney has officially put his name on the dotted line to face Kambosos Jr. on June 5, in Melbourne, Australia. While Haney has openly been a light lover, many have expressed concern. Under the terms of their possible engagement, if Haney defeats Kambosos Jr. on June 5, he will be commissioned to face Kambosos Jr. after that. Just like their first, their second competition will also take place in Australia.

Despite his apprehensions, Tim Bradley hoped that Haney wouldn’t be confused when fighting in foreign territory. Winning his first career world championship against Junior Witter in 2008 in Witter’s UK backyard, Bradley believes that as long as Haney remains focused on the task at hand, he will get the job done.

“He can’t worry about it,” Bradley told a group of reporters. “At the end of the day, you have to go in there and fight your war. I think Haney has enough skill and ability to defeat a fighter like Kambosos. ”

Haney, the current WBC lightweight belt holder, has long hoped to take on one of the division’s best. In 2021, Haney completed the most impressive year of her young career. In May, the 23-year-old dominated former multi-division world champion Jorge Linares. About seven months later, Haney continued to let Joseph Diaz defeat Joseph Diaz.

While Bradley believes Kambosos Jr is an excellent fighter in his own right, he also believes that as long as Haney doesn’t set foot and fight fire, he will have no problem leaving Australia with everyone world. title safely slung over your shoulder.

“I just think Haney gotta box. If he only umbrellas for 12 rounds, he will be able to clear him up. Haney has better legs, he’s longer, has a longer stab. That’s when he sits still, that’s the problem that I have. When he got into that Philly shell, he was hit with his right hand. I worry about that, especially against Kambosos. ”