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George Kambosos Jr. boldly declared that Vasiliy Lomachenko no longer “has that dog in him” as the two prepare for the vacant IBF lightweight world title.

The Australian star, who has not lost to anyone other than Devin Haney, will face Lomachenko at the RAC Arena in Perth on Sunday.

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It will be Kambosos Jr’s first fight since a controversial victory over England’s Maxi Hughes in which he took home the IBO world title.

As for Lomachenko, he hasn’t fought since losing to Devin Haney via unanimous decision last May, although some boxing experts disagreed with the judges’ scorecards.

It sets up a tantalizing prospect between the two lightweight contenders, although at 36, Lomachenko is unlikely to have as many years in the sport as Kambosos.

And the Australian believes his motivation against Lomachenko, a world champion in three weight divisions, will simply prove too high.

“A 100 percent Lomachenko still has a lot left in the tank,” Kambosos said Boxing scene.

‘But I don’t think he has that dog in him anymore. I don’t think he wants it as much as I do now.

“You can never overlook a man like Lomachenko. I would be the biggest idiot if I did that. Lomachenko is an all-time great man and a man we have a lot of respect for. We are preparing for the best version of Lomachenko.

“As soon as the bell rings, the respect goes out the door and it’s time to get the job done.”

The fight between Kambosos and Lomachenko is one that has been in the making for almost two years as they were supposed to fight back in 2022, but the latter withdrew and opted to stay in Ukraine due to the war against Russia.

Kambosos Jr continues to challenge the very best in the lightweight division. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
Kambosos Jr continues to challenge the very best in the lightweight division. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)Source: supplied

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WHEN IS IT?

Kambosos’ epic IBO and IBF lightweight world title match against Lomachenko takes place on May 12 at the RAC Arena in Perth.

HOW TO WATCH

Australian fight fans can watch all the action from Kambosos v Lomachenko on the Main Event via Kayo Sports.

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WHEN DOES IT START?

Coverage of the event begins with the preliminaries on Channel 503 at 11am AEST.

The preliminary rounds last until 12:00, after which the coverage switches to the main card on the Main Event.

STORY OF THE BAND

George Kambosos Jr

Age: 30

File: 21-2 (10KO)

Height: 175cm

Range: 173cm

Most recent fight: Defeat Maxi Hughes via MD to win the IBO lightweight world title on July 22, 2023

Lomachenko hopes Kambosos Jr. his third defeat in four fights. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

Vasily Lomachenko

Age: 36

File: 17-3 (11KO)

Height: 170cm

Range: 166cm

Most recent fight: Lost to Devin Haney via UD for undisputed world lightweight title on May 20, 2023

BETTING (via Sportsbet, subject to change)

As of this writing, Lomachenko is the clear favorite at $1.16 to win, while Kambosos Jr. is a $5.80 underdog.

The Ukrainian is favored to win on the scorecards, with a points/decision win paying $1.56 while a KO/TKO win is $4.10.

As for Kambosos, he is $8.50 to win via points/decision and an outsider at $12.50 to secure the win via KO/TKO.

FIGHT CARD (All times AEST, subject to change)

Preliminary rounds from 11am

Main card from 12 noon

George Kambosos Jr (c) v Vasiliy Lomachenko – for IBO and vacant IBF lightweight world titles

Andrew Moloney vs Pedro Guevara – for the interim WBC super flyweight world title

Nina Hughes (c) v Cherneka Johnson – for the WBA bantamweight world title

Imam Khataev vs. Ricard’s Bolotniks – light heavyweight

Joe Goodall vs. Faiga ‘Django’ Opelu – Heavyweight

Hemi Ahio vs. Lucas Browne – heavyweight