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George Kambosos Jr expecting 60,000 crowd for homecoming fight against Devin Haney

George Kambosos Jr

WBA, WBO, IBF and WBC Franchise lightweight champion George ‘Ferocious’ Kambosos Jr 20-0 (10) is looking forward to a massive homecoming when he face WBC 135-pound titleholder Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney 27-0 (15) at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on June 5.

The undefeated 28-year-old Sydneysider will be having his first bout in his homeland in almost five years. In that time he has boxed in the United States, Greece, Malaysia and England.

“I love fighting in America,” Kambosos told the Sydney Morning Herald. “I love being that road warrior, but I’ve paid my dues and earned my stripes. It’s time that these guys get out of their comfort zone and do it the way I did it. It’s different because they’re getting out of their comfort zone but have got all the luxuries. They get millions of dollars to come over here. When I went and did it, I was fighting for $5,000 or $10,000 max.

“By the time my camp was done, I lost money. It’s a different feeling, but they will still feel what it’s like coming over here and fighting against all odds.

“I can’t wait. I’m happy he’s coming, but this will be a whole new thing for him. This isn’t fighting in Vegas in front of 2,000 people, this is fighting in Australia against the undisputed champion in front of 60,000 people.”

Melbourne has the world’s largest population of Greek expatiates and they are expected to come out in droves to support the newly-minted world champion.

Kambosos shocked many in the boxing world when he comprehensively outboxed Teofimo Lopez 16-1 (12) to claim the lightweight titles last November.

“This is the fight that the world has been waiting for and I can’t wait to share this experience with my family, my friends and my country on June 5 at Marvel Stadium,” Kambosos said.

“My phone has been buzzing since the date and venue were announced. It’s very humbling to know you have the support of an entire country and it also gives me strength to know I will have them all in my corner come June 5.

“I want Haney to know when he walks out that while it may be in the ring, there are literally millions of my people both in Australia and in Greece that have my back.  I want to blow the roof off and send him back to America without that WBC belt.”

Kambosos’ promoter Lou DiBella added: “I have found that the best things in life are made of the fewest and simplest premium ingredients. In this case, we have the two best lightweights in the world in undefeated world champions George Kambosos Jr and Devin Haney, a world-class venue in Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, and a fan-base second to none. Mixed together, we have an extraordinary record-breaking event and the fight of the year.

“In the coming days, we will be announcing the exciting undercard that will have fans in their seats from the opening bell.”