George Kambosos Jr. is ready to win gold again in front of family and friends in Australia. He must get past former lightweight king Vasiliy Lomachenko as they compete for the IBF lightweight title on May 11.
Kambosos beat Teofimo Lopez, earning a decision win to hold unified lightweight gold against the man who beat Lomachenko for all the belts. The Aussie lost them right away after facing Devin Haney for a shot at undisputed. “Ferocious” has goals to hold gold again by any means necessary.
Having a home field advantage doesn’t always work, as Kambosos lost twice against Haney in Melbourne. Beating a future Hall of Famer in Lomachenko in Perth would fix his luck at home while securing his legacy.
“A win would put me back to the king of the lightweights,” Kambosos told Sky Sports. “I was there not so long ago… It would push me back in that position. It puts me back to where I want to be, where I’m motivated to be. And I’m 30 years of age… If I can’t get over a guy like Lomachenko then that opportunity really does not present itself anymore.
WATCH: Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos, exclusively on ESPN+
“I know what’s at risk. I know what’s at stake for this kind of fight, but that is what is motivating me more and more.”
Lomachenko lost against Lopez but was able to rebuild, winning three straight, all against former Lopez opponents. Proving a point, the Ukrainian did enough to secure a fight against Haney, where he lost in a close contest with what some have called a controversial result. A year later, he returns to the ring to once again fight for gold.
Here’s all you need to know about the fight, from channel, time, and card.
How to watch Lomachenko vs. Kambosos: TV channel, live stream
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | Main Event | Kayo PPV |
The Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos main card will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. The undercard will air exclusively on ESPN+.
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Lomachenko vs. Kambosos price: How much does the event cost?
You can pay $ 10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $ 109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $ 10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $ 109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $ 14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $ 24.99/mo |
WATCH: Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos, exclusively on ESPN+
What time is Lomachenko vs. Kambosos today?
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos airs on May 11 in the U.S. at 10 p.m. ET.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 11 | 10 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 11 | 7 p.m. PT | 9 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, May 12 | 3 a.m. GMT | 5 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, May 12 | 12 p.m. AEST | 2 p.m. AEST |
| India | Sunday, May 12 | 7:30 a.m. IST | 9:30 a.m. IST |
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Lomachenko vs. Kambosos fight card
- Vasiliy Lomachencko vs. George Kambosos for the vacant IBF lightweight title
- Andrew Moloney vs. Pedro Guevara for the interim WBC super flyweight title
- Nina Hughes vs. Cherneka Johnson for the WBA bantamweight title
- Imam Khataev vs. Ricards Bolotniks; light heavyweight
- Faiga Opelu vs. Joe Goodall; heavyweight*
- Lucas Browne vs. Hemi Ahio; heavyweight*
*Fights to take place following the main event
