Vasiliy Lomachenko’s “first-choice” combat is to go into George Kambosos Jr’s house of Australia to problem the brand new international champion and talks are underway, his promoter Bob Arum stated.
Kambosos Jr stands atop an exhilarating light-weight department after incomes each and every main belt by means of frightening Teofimo Lopez.
Lomachenko, who in flip unusually misplaced to Lopez, has since replied with two emphatic wins to ship a reminder of his enduring brilliance amid the chasing pack of contenders.
George Kambosos Jr is the Number one light-weight
“We’re speaking to the Kambosos Jr folks about Loma going to Australia, which Loma is ready to do,” stated Most sensible Rank’s Arum, who promotes Lomachenko.
“It could be an enormous combat in Australia. However now we have a Covid-19 downside to transparent, which I believe we will do.
“This combat, in opposition to Kambosos Jr in Australia, is my first-choice for Loma.
“Loma is well-prepared to do it.”
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Lomachenko confirmed exceptional compassion in opposition to Richard Commey
Lomachenko had up to now stated about going into enemy territory to problem Kambosos Jr: “In fact. I would like this opportunity. I’d take it.
“On this weight department, now we have numerous nice opponents so we will organise nice fights.”
Arum’s Most sensible Rank up to now promoted Manny Pacquiao’s combat in Brisbane in opposition to Jeff Horn. Pacquiao suffered a surprise loss in entrance of a 50,000-person crowd at a rugby stadium.
Lomachenko ruthlessly stopped Masayoshi Nakatani sooner than appearing exceptional restraint in a one-sided win over Richard Commey by means of opting to not pursue a knockout.
Former champion Lopez, Ryan Garcia, Gervonta Davis and WBC ‘common’ title-holder Devin Haney also are all scuffling with for the Number one spot within the light-weight department.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko dismantled Masayoshi Nakatani
Kambosos Jr up to now advised Fox Sports activities about bringing a identify defence house: “Now we have were given to truly let Australia know what is going on and the way large this combat will probably be.
“This would be the largest combat in Australian historical past. It will be a stadium combat in Sydney or Melbourne. We are in negotiations with each, and it is going to be very thrilling.
“I would not be actual to the group if I advised them I am coming again for a very easy combat.
“What for? I am coming for the large names, and we are already in negotiations with everyone.”
Haney lashed out at Kambosos Jr on social media amid their very own negotiation: “We making this combat occur or what? I am agreeing to all of your phrases whether or not it is the vaccine or the commute.
“It is beginning to seem like some ducking happening!”
Devin Haney may be chasing Kambosos Jr
Kambosos Jr hit again: “I like the way you manipulate and lie on your fanatics. Communicate a large sport however display no motion!
“Slightly like your fights, I’m patiently ready with all my belts for the be offering out of your boss Eddie Hearn as a result of I have were given a stadium able in Australia, however I will be able to see the justifications already.
“I am not right here for Twitter fights like a lot of these cats! I am right here for actual fights! “
Kambosos Jr mocked Haney, Davis and Garcia: “You have got give recognize to myself, [Lopez and Lomachenko]! Out of the only emperor, 4 kings and the matrix we 3 stepped up and fought.
“Whilst the others fought on Twitter.
“Simply mentioning info! Now you inform me who geese.”
Haney spoke back: “So you need our facet to position the cash up to your yard? OK no downside, see you quickly and stay the ones belts secure as a result of they will be leaving Australia quickly”.
‘I am able for Canelo!’
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Joe Smith Jr defended his WBO light-heavyweight identify with a ninth-round stoppage of Steve Geffrard on Saturday night time.
He dared Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez to step up into his department: “If Canelo needs to return and combat me, I am able for him. That is the combat I need. Everyone would really like to peer that combat – it might be a large deal.”
Sky Sports activities Boxing agenda
Sunday January 30 – Most sensible Rank in Tulsa
Robson Conceicao vs Xavier Martinez – WBC super-featherweight identify eliminator
Saturday February 5 (focused) – BOXXER in Cardiff
Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams
Claressa Shields vs Ema Kozin – IBF, WBA and WBC middleweight titles
Saturday February 19 – BOXXER in Manchester
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook
Frazer Clarke’s professional debut
Saturday February 26 – BOXXER and Most sensible Rank in Glasgow
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall – undisputed super-lightweight titles
Saturday March 5 – Most sensible Rank in Fresno
Jose Ramirez vs Jose Pedraza
