Devin Haney v George Kambosos Jr: American maintains world titles as Australian fighter falls brief in bloody rematch

American boxing super star Devin Haney (29 -0) stays the indisputable light-weight champ of the world after an effective triumph over Australia’s George Kambosos Jr (20 -2) in Melbourne. 4 months on from an ugly very first bout, the set once again went the range however placed on a much more amusing program in Sunday’s rematch for the WBA, WBO, WBC and IBF titles at Rod Laver Arena. Kambosos had the crowd on their feet after an explosive late flurry won the preliminary, prior to Haney turned on to all however lock in a points triumph. See the most recent sport on Channel 7 or stream free of charge on 7plus >> Yet the 23- year-old American was required to work for the belts as it turned bloody in the 8th and ninth rounds. Kambosos was cut a number of times and got rid of a medical professional’s evaluation after Haney overdid the discomfort in a harsh 10 th round. The house hero declined to take an in reverse step even as he was cut once again in the 11 th however he might just cause a lot damage on a world champ at the peak of his powers. Haney declared the consentaneous triumph 119-109, 118-110 and 118-110 and provided appreciation for Kambosos, who likewise prompted Australian fans to appreciate his challenger as one of the leading 5 fighters on the planet. “He’s a warrior, I take my hat off to George Kambosos and to the Australian fans,” Haney stated. George Kambosos Jr used numerous cuts in his loss to Devin Haney. Credit: GettyHe is a lot more desperate now to debut on the pound-for-pound rankings. “I understood that he was trying to find the jab so we wished to reveal some other tools in our toolbox. I seemed like the right-hand man won me the battle tonight,” Haney stated. “I can be found in and I revealed him my right-hand man. I demonstrated how flexible I am. I concerned Australia not when however two times … I certainly should have to be on the pound-for-pound rankings. “I ought to certainly be on the pound-for-pound rankings in the very first location.” It seals Haney’s status as the best light-weight in boxing today and establishes a possible clash with Ukraine’s Vasiliy Lomachenko. “We’re handling all comers, no matter who it is,” Haney stated. “We wish to handle the very best fighters worldwide. I think I’m the very best fighter worldwide.” George Kambosos Jr uses a shot from Devin Haney in their world title battle. Credit: GettyKambosos is now required back to the drawing board after 3 top-level battles in less than a year, having actually shot to fame when he took Teofimo Lopez’s titles in November2021 “I’ll be back. It’s not completion,” Kambosos stated. “He’s a fantastic fighter, and for me to have the guts to go once again with him, he provided me an excellent boxing lesson the very first time that I came here. “I offered it my all, had a terrific preparation. You understand, he’s slick, guy. He’s an excellent fighter. He’s slick. It is what it is. I attempted my heart out tonight. “This person’s gon na be here for a long period of time. I hope you people do not forget ‘Ferocious’ Kambosos. This isn’t completion. I’ll be back.” On the undercard, the Moloney twins both secured triumphes as Jason and Andrew go for world title battles. Jason placed himself for another fracture at the WBC bantamweight world title after a consentaneous points choice win versus Nawaphon Kaikanha (118-110, 118-110, 119-109). Jason utilized his exceptional footwork and body blows to outpoint the Thai veteran, who had actually provided 46 knockouts amongst his 56 success, Japanese huge Naoya Inoue, who beat Jason by knockout in their 2020 world title face-off, is set to go up a department and abandon his belts. “It’s the last obstacle to me ending up being a world champ,” Jason stated. “We’ve got to wait and see what (Naoya) Inoue does, it appears like he is going up in weight so the WBC title would end up being uninhabited, which’s my dream, the WBC title.” Twins Andrew and Jason Moloney are gunning for world title battles. Credit: James Ross/AAPIn a dominant efficiency versus Dominican Norbelto Jimenez, Andrew declared the uninhabited WBO International junior bantamweight title, likewise by consentaneous choice. Andrew, who dropped Jimenez two times in the 10- round contest en path to an emphatic success, scored 97-90, 98-88, 98-89 Andrew stated he was prepared for another world title shot after owning the WBA belt in 2020 and wishes to combat WBO champ Kazuto Ioka in Japan on New Year’s Eve. “I’m prepared now,” he stated. “Let’s complete the year as world champ.” Veteran’s shocking ‘set-up’ claim as fighter devotes win to late brotherCherneka Johnson previously held back compelling veteran Susie Ramadan, a five-time world champ, to keep her IBF incredibly bantamweight crown. Ramadan had actually threatened an upset after opening a nasty cut above her competitor’s eye in the preliminary. The blood-soaked Johnson, who won the belt in Melbourne in June, was stated the clear winner 97-90, 96-92, 96-91 Ramadan, 43, was dissatisfied with the judges’ choice and the battle referee. “It appeared like a set-up to be sincere,” Ramadan stated in the ring. “My name’s Ramadan however I’m a happy Australian. I was born and raised here.” Cherneka Johnson conquered a nasty cut to beat Susie Ramadan. Credit: AAPShe went on to declare New Zealand-born Johnson need to be drug evaluated. “I hope she gets evaluated too, due to the fact that I’ve been informed she’s on it,” Ramadan stated, supplying no proof for her claims. The 27- year-old champ committed success to her sibling Levi, who passed away in a stabbing in Brisbane last month. “I went crazy a bit in the preliminary with the cut and felt the blood in my eye however I simply attempted to remain calm,” stated Johnson, who combats out of Melbourne. “I understood I might make it through it if I remained on my jab and didn’t get stuck in a brawl. “I’m committing this to my bro and I’m so delighted I did the job – I understand he’s here in my corner.” – with AAP
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