As expected, the rematch of the undisputed lightweight champion (up to 61.2 kg) American Devin Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) and ex-unified Australian champion George Kambosos (20-1, 10 KOs) will take place on October 15 ( 16th local time) in Melbourne, Australia at the Rod Laver Arena.
On the eve of the fight was announced officially.
Recall that their first meeting in the ring took place on June 5 in the same Melbourne, but at the Marvel Stadium arena, gathering a record audience for the state of Victoria – 41,129 fans. Haney won the unification bout for the WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO titles on points. Our report on it.
Here’s what the fighters say on the occasion of the announcement.
Haney: “Now George is keeping quiet, and he should have done it before our first fight. I wish him to pass the training camp without injuries. I expect a hungry and collected Kambosos on October 16 in Melbourne. Well, I’ll be ready for any changes he makes. This is a great opportunity for me to get even more Australian fans and build on my legacy.”
Kambosos: “I look forward to the fight on October 16th. That’s when I’ll tell you everything. In the ring.”
Earlier it was reported that Lomachenko will fight whoever wins the Haney-Kambosos rematch.