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George Kambosos Jr admits his boxing career could be DEAD if he loses rematch with Devin Haney – and takes a shot at the American’s tactics in their first bout
- Kambosos Jr says his rematch against Haney will be ‘do or die’ for his career
- Former Aussie champ wants more action and less ‘holding’ in next fight
- Championship rematch will be held at Rod Laver Arena on October 16
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George Kambosos Jr says it’s ‘do or die’ for his boxing career as he attempts to win back his world crown in a rematch with American Devin Haney on October 16.
Kambosos surrendered his belts in their unification fight in front of more than 40,000 spectators at Marvel Stadium in early June, with a dominant Haney declared undisputed lightweight world champion with a unanimous decision.
The Sydneysider has enforced a rematch clause, with Haney to again travel to Melbourne for the fight at Rod Laver Arena, which has a smaller capacity of around 15,000.
George Kambosos Jr will ‘bring a lot more fire’ to the Haney rematch, according to his American promoter Lou DiBella
Kambosos Jr will be an underdog with bookmakers when he tries to square the ledger with the slick American
Adding an extra layer to the duel, the victor is tipped to take on either Vasiliy Lomachenko, who has relocated to the US after defending Ukraine against Russia, or former champion Jamaine Ortiz, with their fight later in October.
With talent at every turn in the 135lb division, Kambosos admitted the fight could be his last if it ended in defeat.
‘It’s a great division but for me, I’m 29 so for me it’s do or die,’ Kambosos told reporters on Tuesday.
‘If I don’t overcome this fight you will not see me back in Australia fighting domestic guys; that’s not me.
Kambosos Jr says he wants more action in his upcoming fight with less ‘holding’
‘Everything I have I will be putting into that ring and me training, and god willing I will be victorious.’
Kambosos was held at bay by Haney’s jab in their first meeting, with the 23-year-old controlling the fight from the outside.
The Australian’s promoter Lou DiBella predicted he would bring ‘a lot more fire’.
Kambosos didn’t want to reveal what changes he would make but hoped there would be less holding allowed.
‘The changes will be made and I’m sure Haney is going to make more changes as well and I look forward to doing my talking in the ring,’ Kambosos said.
American Devin Haney hits Kambosos with a right hand in his victory earlier this year – but his lightning jab posed the biggest problems for the Aussie
‘I just hope, for the fans and for the love of the sport that we give a good fight.
‘We give an action fight, not a fight where there’s a lot of holding.
‘I’m not going to take it away from Devin, a fantastic win, but hope the referee this time does justice for the fight.’