May 11th, Ukrainian lightweight star Vasily Lomachenko (17 wins, 3 losses, 11 KOs) will face an Australian fighter George Kambosos Jr. A fight for the vacant IBF world lightweight title at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia (21 wins, 2 losses, 10 KOs). The clash in Top Rank will be a springboard for both fighters. bigger chance. Speaking ahead of the fight, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said: sky sports and teased a potentially fascinating future fight between Loma and WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson.
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Bob Arum teases Vasily Lomachenko vs. Shakur Stevenson
The Ukrainian star will be keen to secure a win against Kambosos after the match. Controversial loss to Devin Haney in last fight. If he survives this interesting contest in Perth, Arum spoke about the possibility of facing Stevenson in a lightweight unification bout.
“Kambosos is a real threat. He can rise up for a fight and is very talented, and Lomachenko is very talented.” Arum told Sky Sports.
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Aram continued: “but Also His age is also a factor, especially in the lightweight division where age is a more important factor than the heavyweight division. ”
he added: “But if possible, Lomachenko can rise to the occasion and win title, Because no fighter is more fun to watch than Lomachenko.he Really Great technician. ”
Arum talks Loma vs. Shakur
stevenson in spite of One of the most talented boxers in the world, he will be looking to bounce back from this. July 6 vs. Artem Harutyunyan in New Jersey after a disappointing performance last time. against edwin de los santos.
If, like Loma, the WBC titlist wins his next bout, the Top Rank CEO hinted at a potential matchup between these two great lightweights: “I have another fighter Shakur Stevenson is also a great engineer. ” Alm added.
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Reveals times when battles are likely to take place. “So if Lomachenko wins and Shakur wins; planned fight in July With the win and Lomachenko vs. Shakur scheduled for the fall, all avid boxing fans will watch in awe as two great technicians fight for a unified title. ”
I do not want To overlook Kambosos, Alm said: “Let's wait and see. Kambosos is very very good.he doesn't come from anywhere Perth he is fighting on his home turf which one means something ”
he added: “I'm looking forward to itthe go to sold out In Perth. ”