Vasiliy Lomachenko will attempt to become a three-time world champion when he travels to Australia to face George Kambosos Jr. for the vacant IBF world lightweight title.
By the time this fight takes place, Lomachenko will not have fought for a year after losing to Devin Haney, while Kambosos beat Maxi Hughes in July.
Lomachenko will be considered a favourite to win this fight, but Kambosos is no stranger to producing shocks, one prime example being his win over Teofimo Lopez for three lightweight world title belts three years ago.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Lomachenko vs. Kambosos.
Lomachenko vs. Kambosos fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, May 11
- Time: TBA
- Main event ringwalks (approx): TBA
Timings for this event have not been confirmed at the time of writing.
What channel/stream is Lomachenko vs. Kambosos?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: Sky Sports
ESPN+ will broadcast the fight in the U.S. (click here for more information), Sky Sports has been named the UK broadcaster.
Where is the Lomachenko vs. Kambosos fight?
The fight will take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Ticket information for Lomachenko vs. Kambosos
Ticket information for this fight has not been announced at the time of writing.
Vasiliy Lomachenko record and bio
- Nationality: Ukrainian
- Date of birth: February 17, 1988
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 65.5"
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 17-3 (11 KOs)
George Kambosos Jr. record and bio
- Nationality: Australian
- Date of birth: June 14, 1993
- Height: 5' 9"
- Reach: 68"
- Total fights: 23
- Record: 21-2 (10 KOs)
Lomachenko vs. Kambosos fight card
- Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr.; For the vacant IBF world lightweight title