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Will Maxi Hughes fight for a lightweight title after Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr.?

Alexander Netherton
Will Maxi Hughes fight for a lightweight title after Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr.?GettyImages

Maxi Hughes' future was discussed on DAZN’s Beyond the Bell after his win over Kid Galahad.

Hughes successfully retained his IBO lightweight belt on a majority points’ decision after Galahad was docked a point for use of the head.

The 32-year-old has been mentioned as a potential title contender in recent months and with Devin Haney set to fight George Kambosos in Australia next month for all four belts, there could be a path forward for the belts to break up again and be contested in a number of fights.

Mike Costello said: “It’s difficult to see what's next. Next month there’s going to be another undisputed fight between Devin Haney and George Kambosos in Australia - the rematch from their fight earlier this year.”

He continued: “I think it’s almost certain that after that these belts will break up again and all sorts of opportunities could appear then.

"He’s already ranked with the IBF, I think after tonight with other governing bodies, and therefore he might be seen by one of the champions, whoever that is, as a comfortable defence.”