Can George Kambosos Jr. regain gold? Can Devin Haney stay unbeaten atop the lightweight division?
In his backyard of Australia inside Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, Kambosos faces Haney once again for the undisputed lightweight titles on October 15.
Kambosos, 29, beat Teofimo Lopez to become WBA, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight champion. He then lost the belts against WBC champion Devin Haney via unanimous decision. Kambosos was the underdog in that fight and entering the rematch, not much has changed. Nevertheless, Kambosos is confident he can defy the odds and walk out with a win.
“It’s going to be sweeter this time, getting them back and becoming a two-time undisputed champion,” Kambosos told The Sydney Morning Herald. “When someone beats me once in anything, it could be playing chess, it could be playing marbles, I’m going to come back 100 times and make sure I avenge that loss. That’s just the competitive nature in who I am. That’s why I know I will be champion again.”
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Haney won the interim WBC lightweight title in 2019 and was later promoted. He defended the belt four times before facing Kambosos. The 23-year-old agreed to head to Australia, take less pay, and accept a rematch clause to fight Kambosos. In the first fight Haney used his jabs and quick power punches to beat Kambosos. He is ready to do it all over again.
The Sporting News will be providing live updates and highlights from the Haney-Kambosos rematch. Stay tuned!
Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos 2 live results, updates
9:22 p.m. ET | 11:22 a.m. AEST: Jimenez tries to land jabs in round two. Moloney lands fast combinations. Body shots by Jimenez barely land. Now Moloney is landing body shots. Moloney is not giving Jimenez room to breathe as he knocks down Jimenez again. Round three has Moloney circling the ring and attacking. Jimenez now lands a few body shots. Right hand by Moloney over the guard. Jimenez with a dig to the body.
9:12 p.m. ET | 11:12 a.m. AEST: Moloney with the hard glove bump before the fight begins. He is ready to go. Body shots are the name of the game early on. Jimenez lands a few big shots of his own. Moloney with jabs that land through Jimenez’s defense. Body shot by Moloney drops Jimenez in the first. It was considered a low blow. Now Jimenez recovers with a big uppercut. Jimenez is deducted a point. At the end of round one Moloney knocks down Jimenez. The end of the first appears to be a 10-7 for Moloney.
Floored him 💥@AndrewMoloney x #HaneyKambosos2 pic.twitter.com/npLhQm8vZq
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) October 16, 2022
9:05 p.m. ET | 11:05 a.m. AEST: Andrew Moloney faces Norbelto Jimenez next for the WBO International super-featherweight title.
Despite big cut, Cherneka Johnson retains super-bantamweight gold against Susie Ramadan
8:52 p.m. ET | 10:52 a.m. AEST: Round nine has Johnson landing short left hooks. Her defense has also improved since the opening rounds. Ramadan is once again warned by the ref but he did not take a point this time. Johnson with more combinations before the final bell. Johnson would end up winning via unanimous decision (97-90, 96-92 96-91).
8:45 p.m. ET | 10:45 a.m. AEST: Johnson has now stormed back and landed combinations in the sixth. Ramadan landed a swift hook, but she has slowed down a bit. After being warned many times, a point was taken off of Ramadan for behind-the-head shots in the seventh. Johnson is using her jabs to push back Ramadan in the eighth. Both fighters tumble to the floor. Ramadan attacking the body. Another point was taken off of Ramadan for not stopping at the referees command.
A little blood won’t stop @SugarNeekz 🥶#HaneyKambosos2 | Undercard LIVE on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/s6Ci1ny2g3
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) October 16, 2022
8:35 p.m. ET | 10:35 a.m. AEST: The referee was asking the doctor about Johnson’s cut before round three began following a clash of heads. Her blood is all over Ramadan. Johnson pushes forward. Now Ramadan landing big shots to the body of a now-blind Johnson. Johnson’s white uniform is now red. Ramadan was pushed down to the floor in round four. A knockdown by Johnson landed. Round five and Johnson is landing hard blows. She has recovered well.
8:25 p.m. ET | 10:25 a.m. AEST: Ramadan opens up with jabs right away to start the fight. She pushes forward, while Johnson attempts to find her ground. Both now trade blows, as the two-minute rounds female fighters compete in wind down. Overhand shot by Ramadan clips Johnson. Ramadan is stalking her opponent to open round two. Johnson has Ramadan by the ropes and as the latter comes forward Johnson lands a big body shot. Johnson has a nasty cut by her forehead.
8:17 p.m. ET | 10:20 a.m. AEST: The first match is underway, as Cherneka Johnson faces Susie Ramadan for IBF super-bantamweight title.
8:13 p.m. ET | 10:13 a.m. AEST: Following a delay, the Haney-Kambosos 2 main card is live! A live band has entertained the crowd.
Welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of Haney vs. Kambosos 2. Football has taken over the world today, but boxing remains the top priority.
📍@OsunaESPN gets us ready from ringside.#HaneyKambosos2 | Undercard LIVE on @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/DLEYP1tYfT
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) October 16, 2022
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When is Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr.?
- Date: Saturday, October 15 | Sunday, October 16 (AU)
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. BST | 9:30 a.m. AEST
- Main event: 10:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. BST | 12:30 p.m. AEST (approximately)
Haney vs. Kambosos 2 takes place on October 15 in the U.S. (Oct. 16 in Australia). The main card begins around 7:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 a.m. BST | 9:30 a.m. AEST. Haney and Kambosos should make their way to the ring around 10:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. BST | 12:30 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr. 2
- TV channel: ESPN+ | ESPN | ESPN Deportes
- Live stream: ESPN+, Main Event
The Kambosos vs. Haney main card will air on ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes.
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Foxtel’s pay-per-view service Main Event will broadcast the bout in Australia. Boxing fans in Australia can also use the streaming service Kayo.
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Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr. fight card
- Devin Haney (c) vs. George Kambosos Jr. for the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles
- Cherneka Johnson (c) def. Susie Ramadan via unanimous decision (97-90, 96-92 96-91) for the IBF super-bantamweight title
- Jason Moloney vs. Nawaphon Kaikanha, WBC bantamweight title eliminator
- Andrew Moloney vs. Norbelto Jimenez, WBO international super-featherweight title
- David Nyika vs. TBA, cruiserweights
- Hemi Ahio vs. Fainga Opelu, heavyweights
- Amari Jones vs. TBA, super-welterweights
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