Six days before undefeated lightweight champions George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney fight for the undisputed crown at Marvel Stadium, they came face-to-face for the first time. For more than five minutes, the two combatants talked trash. They did not come to blows, but the mental warfare was in full effect.
Unified champion Kambosos (20-0, 10 KOs) and WBC king Haney (27-0, 15 KOs) are set to do battle in one of the biggest boxing matches in Australian history. The Down Under showdown will be broadcast live in the United States in prime time this Saturday (Sunday local time) on ESPN. This is some of what Kambosos and Haney had to say during a manic Monday in Melbourne.
GEORGE KAMBOSOS JR.
“This is amazing. This is what the sport is about, and I made this happen. I chose the biggest fights possible. I took out Teofimo Lopez. Obviously, this guy… I was prepared to fight Lomachenko. That was done. He couldn’t make it because of the {Ukraine} war. No problem, Devin, wanna step up? And he did, OK, but he was forced into this. He’s not my mandatory.”
“I could’ve fought anyone. I could’ve fought the garbageman outside if I wanted to, but I chose you. You’re not my mandatory. I picked you. You’re here, and everything is a go for Sunday.”
“I became more obsessed. I became champion and realized I loved this sport more than anything in the world. I’m very blessed to be here. I made this happen. If it wasn’t for me, this wouldn’t be happening today here, and bring it on.”
“It’s great to be back home. Five years of hard work. Everyone knows the story. I had to go through every bit of adversity. I had to earn my belts, earned them the hardest way. Not like this guy. He got given a present. I earned mine. I took the best out. It is great to be back home, great to have the support. I know that stadium will be buzzing with my support, but I just love to fight. Me and him in there, in that ring. It’s a great moment for Australian boxing, and I am very excited.”
DEVIN HANEY
“The government would not have put up the money if it wasn’t against me. Me or Loma. And then Loma couldn’t fight, so then you had to pick me.”
“What was the point of even coming if you didn’t bring the belts? Aren’t we fighting for the belts? Didn’t the government put up the money for all the belts and didn’t the media come out because this is an undisputed fight between two champions? Why wouldn’t you bring the belts? Fu*king clown.”
“This means everything. It’s a dream come true of mine since I was a young kid. This is the biggest achievement of boxing. I can’t wait for June 5 to come.”
“There’s nothing he can do in the ring that’s better than me, and I will show it on fight night. I take nothing away from him. I think that he’s a good fighter, but I just think I’m on a whole different level.”
“This fight feels different for me. It’s something that I can really get up for. I just can’t wait.”
What’s even better is that even tho the fight is in Australia, they’re fighting early morning hours so us here in the united states can watch it prime time. God Bless Them…
Amen, Arturo! Can’t wait. And Alfred “THE BAG” Haymon is not involved!! He can’t pillage another 75$ from me to enjoy the sport I love.
You forgot to mention the free charlo vs canstano 1 and 2
I will take the of George Kambosos Jr. any day. I can’t coach or teach that , you either have it or you don’t!
HEART
Is Kambosos that good that he can beat Lopez and Haney in consecutive fights?
DEJEMBE. Oh yea, I did forget!!! Thanks Al!! Showtime IS A PAY SUBSCRIPTION if I’m not mistaken. Enjoy your free cable/stream bud.
All of the networks are pay subscription. You also forgot Lubin vs fundora. Plus don’t change the narrative You said $75 pay per view, you sound like Eddie Hearn who said pay per view was dead then charges for Alvarez fight did you buy
Why do some American boxers have to be so rude,,their arrogance at times is just so comical! Just shut the f up and let your boxing skills do the talking!
Hopefully it will be a great fight..
DEJEMBE: It seems you were not taught to read as a child. I SAID, it was nice not having to support the bag, Al Haymon. You must comb his greasy head for a living. I just SHELLED out 75$ the day before on a fight, dummy. It is nice not having to for the Kambossas -Haney fight. You got it? Am I clear?
So you resort to name calling I see, I’m just pointing out your attacks on haymon and not Eddie for doing the pay per view after stating it was dumb speaks to your mentality
i think haney will just outbox him.
I am not sure Haney is boxing nasty/gritty/mean enough to deal with Kambosos’ style (in Australia). I am also not a big fan of a fighter (Haney) having a trainer issue (dang). Last, Haney — in an attempt to deal with Kambosos’ style — will need some pop to support his jab; but Haney does not have enough solid pop to disrupt Kambosos’ aggression.
All indicators are there for a Kambosos “hustle style” victory in Australia. It would not shock me if Kambosos wins by late TKO. If the fight occurred in the USA, I would still favor Kambosos to win.
We will see. This is why fighters fight the fight.
Excellent breakdown of the fight.
these guys are funny
How bout this. Al Haymon and “Eddie” can kiss my ass. Clear enough for you?
Oh, and so sorry about your little feelings D. My bad
Kambosos sure is annoying.