Best fights of George Kambosos Jr.
Over 12 years as a professional, George Kambosos Jr. has compiled a 22-4 (10) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. George Kambosos Jr. defeats Maxi Hughes
On July 22, 2023 George Kambosos Jr. fought Maxi Hughes for the IBO lightweight title. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 20-2, and Hughes was 33 with a record of 26-5-2. Jr. was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Hughes was on a 7-fight winning streak. Jr. won via majority decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. George Kambosos Jr. loses to Vasyl Lomachenko via KO
On May 12, 2024 George Kambosos Jr. defended his IBO lightweight title against Vasyl Lomachenko. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 21-2, and Lomachenko was 36 with a record of 17-3. Jr. was coming off a win, while Lomachenko was coming off a loss. Lomachenko stopped Jr. via TKO in the 11th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
3. George Kambosos Jr. defeats Te贸fimo L贸pez
On November 27, 2021 George Kambosos Jr. fought Te贸fimo L贸pez for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles. Jr. was 28 years old with a record of 19-0, and L贸pez was 24 with a record of 16-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and L贸pez was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Jr. won via split decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
4. George Kambosos Jr. defeats Lee Selby
On October 31, 2020 George Kambosos Jr. faced Lee Selby in a lightweight bout. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 18-0, and Selby was 33 with a record of 28-2. Jr. was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Selby was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jr. won via split decision.
5. George Kambosos Jr. loses to Devin Haney via unanimous decision
On June 5, 2022 George Kambosos Jr. met Devin Haney in an undisputed lightweight title unification fight. Jr. was 28 years old with a record of 20-0, and Haney was 23 with a record of 27-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Haney was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Haney.
6. George Kambosos Jr. loses to Devin Haney in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 16, 2022 George Kambosos Jr. fought Devin Haney for the undisputed lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Jr. was 29 years old with a record of 20-1, and Haney was 23 with a record of 28-0. Jr. was coming off a loss, while Haney was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Haney.
7. George Kambosos Jr. KOs Kaewfah Tor Buamas
On October 13, 2017 George Kambosos Jr. defended his WBA Oceania lightweight title against Kaewfah Tor Buamas. Jr. was 24 years old with a record of 12-0, and Buamas was 31 with a record of 25-2. Jr. was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Buamas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Kaewfah Tor Buamas via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. George Kambosos Jr. KOs Jose Forero
On May 5, 2018 George Kambosos Jr. faced Jose Forero in a lightweight bout. Jr. was 24 years old with a record of 13-0, and Forero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Jose Forero via KO in the 1st round.
9. George Kambosos Jr. KOs JR Magboo
On July 15, 2018 George Kambosos Jr. faced JR Magboo in a lightweight bout. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 14-0, and Magboo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped JR Magboo via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. George Kambosos Jr. KOs Leonardo Esteban Gonzalez
On July 4, 2015 George Kambosos Jr. fought Leonardo Esteban Gonzalez for the vacant PABA interim lightweight title. Jr. was 22 years old with a record of 7-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Leonardo Esteban Gonzalez via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.