Kambosos vs Haney LIVE: Stream, latest updates and result tonight
Bad blood may well be spilled when George Kambosos Jr and Devin Haney go head to head in Melbourne today, as the pair clash to crown an undisputed lightweight champion.
Haney will be in hostile territory at Marvel Stadium as he puts his WBC belt on the line, while Australian Kambosos Jr defends his WBO, WBA and IBF straps against the American. Each fighter will also look to remain undefeated in the main-event contest, with Haney’s professional record standing at 27-0 (15 knockouts), while Kambosos Jr is 20-0 (10 KOs). In his last outing, 28-year-old Kambosos Jr earned a career-defining victory over Teofimo Lopez, dethroning the American with a split-decision win in November. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Haney outpointed Joseph Diaz last April to retain his WBC title.
Kambosos Jr required two attempts to make weight on Friday, before declaring it was the “art of war, baby, deception”. The Australian continued: “Let them believe that this was done. Anything is for a cause, anything is for a process. Trust me. Tomorrow, just be here. Art of war, deception, maybe I did it on purpose.” Haney, meanwhile, was given a late boost by his father’s arrival in Australia. Bill Haney, who trains his son, was granted a visa on short notice and will be in the WBC champion’s corner in Marvel Stadium. Follow live updates below.
George Kambosos Jr vs Devin Haney
Pair face off to crown undisputed lightweight champion
Kambosos Jr holds WBO, WBA and IBF titles; Haney is WBC champ
Kambosos Jr has home advantage at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium
Australian and his American opponent Haney are both unbeaten
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
05:16 , Alex Pattle
Round 11
Kambosos Jr needs a finish here and he seems to know it.
He goes after Haney, who evades deftly while flicking out some counter strikes.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
05:12 , Alex Pattle
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
05:12 , Alex Pattle
Round 10
Final few rounds.
Kambosos Jr misses with an overhand right. Haney slings a jab into the Australian’s torso.
Kambosos Jr with good body work of his own – a left hook then right hook.
The Australian grabs hold of Haney’s glove to set up a left hand, and the referee warns the home favourite.
Haney continues with his disciplined approach, working behind the jab.
Kambosos Jr narrowly misses with an uppercut.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
05:08 , Alex Pattle
Round 9
The Melbourne crowd roars on Kambosos Jr as Round 9 begins.
Haney pumps out more double-jabs, but Kambosos Jr responds with a heavy right straight that gets the WBC champion’s attention!
Now Haney goes down, but it’s deemed a slip! He seemed to trip under pressure from Kambosos Jr in the corner. Now the Australian stumbles while pursuing Haney.
The fighters trade hard right hands at the same time. This is a better spell for Kambosos Jr, who has caused a little swelling on Haney’s face now.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
05:04 , Alex Pattle
Round 8
Haney swings a big right hook that just misses.
Kambosos Jr’s right eye looks to be surrounded by a couple of small cuts. The other side of his face is bruised.
The Australian is running out of time to make something happen. He goes after Haney and slams a left hook into the American’s midriff as the crowd cheers.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
05:00 , Alex Pattle
Round 7
Indy Sport has Haney 5-1 up in terms of rounds as we enter the second half of this fight.
Short left hook lands for Kambosos Jr. He connects with a right straight, too, but it looks like Haney managed a counter left there.
Double-jab from Haney. Any time Kambosos Jr has some success, he’s made to pay by the tourist.
We’re getting to the point where Kambosos Jr is just about starting to take enough damage that you could imagine the right shot putting him down...
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:56 , Alex Pattle
Round 6
There’s a bit of Floyd Mayweather in this performance from Haney. He’s been very slick with his jab and is not having to exert any more energy than he needs to.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:52 , Alex Pattle
Round 5
Haney with a jab and right hand to the body of Kambosos Jr. Now a slick uppercut!
Kambosos Jr is struggling to find a rhythm. Every time he looks to follow up his jab, he’s missing with shots and is getting tied up.
The Australian connects with a left hook now, however. But straight away Haney reasserts himself with a jab.
Another left hook for Kambosos Jr, who then digs one into the stomach of Haney in close.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:48 , Alex Pattle
Round 4
Indy Sport has Haney 29-28 up after three rounds.
Haney is still using his jab well as Round 4 ticks past its midway point.
Now the American lands an overhand right.
There’s swelling on the right side of Kambosos Jr’s face. The Australian connects with a jab of his own, but Haney then lands two himself before catching Kambosos Jr with a well-timed counter right hook!
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:44 , Alex Pattle
Round 3
The lightweights trade clean blows. Again Kambosos Jr’s shot is a counter-strike, with Haney getting back to leading the dance.
Kambosos Jr lets Haney throw a series of jabs, then the American throws a chopping right with the Australian’s back on the ropes.
This is a very tactical bout at the moment, but Kambosos Jr misses wildly now – not for the first time tonight. He almost falls onto the ropes.
He’s caught on the end of a hook as the bell sounds.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:40 , Alex Pattle
Round 2
Already a more eventful start to the second round.
Kambosos Jr looks to counter Haney with an uppercut as the American steps in with a jab.
Again the Australian looks to counter, this time with a wild hook that misses...
Now Kambosos Jr catches Haney hard with a right hand! The American seems to wobble somewhat!
Kambosos Jr is on the front fooot now, pursuing Haney around the ring.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:36 , Alex Pattle
Round 1
Decent jab for Haney, who presses forward in a measured fashion early on.
Kambosos Jr times his own jab nicely as Haney looks to circle.
Haney flicks out another jab, and Kambosos Jr misses with his counter-shot. Another clean jab by Haney.
Kambosos Jr fires back with a couple of hook-based one-twos, leading with his left both times. They get a good reaction out of the Melbourne crowd.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:32 , Alex Pattle
Here we go, folks. There are chants for Kambosos Jr as the first bell sounds!
A lot of intense face-offs and back-and-forths this week.
Let’s see how that translates in this main event.
We’re under way!
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:30 , Alex Pattle
There are approximately 50,000 fans in attendance at Marvel Stadium for this huge clash.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:29 , Alex Pattle
The icon Bruce Buffer is making the introductions...
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:25 , Alex Pattle
Cheers for home fighter Kambosos Jr as he emerges!
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:23 , Alex Pattle
Haney is out first to boos...
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
04:00 , Alex Pattle
We’re expecting the ring walks for Kambsos Jr vs Haney any moment now...
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
03:55 , Alex Pattle
Haney was given a late boost by his father’s arrival in Australia. Bill Haney, who trains his son, was granted a visa on short notice and will be in the WBC champion’s corner in Marvel Stadium.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
03:40 , Alex Pattle
Kambosos Jr required two attempts to make weight on Friday, before declaring it was the “art of war, baby, deception”. The Australian continued: “Let them believe that this was done. Anything is for a cause, anything is for a process. Trust me. Tomorrow, just be here. Art of war, deception, maybe I did it on purpose.”
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
03:20 , Alex Pattle
In his last outing, 28-year-old Kambosos Jr earned a career-defining victory over Teofimo Lopez, dethroning the American with a split-decision win in November. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Haney outpointed Joseph Diaz last April to retain his WBC title.
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
03:00 , Alex Pattle
Haney will be in hostile territory at Marvel Stadium as he puts his WBC belt on the line, while Australian Kambosos Jr defends his WBO, WBA and IBF straps against the American. Each fighter will also look to remain undefeated in the main-event contest, with Haney’s professional record standing at 27-0 (15 knockouts), while Kambosos Jr is 20-0 (10 KOs).
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
02:40 , Alex Pattle
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s main event in one handy article...
Kambosos vs Haney time: When are ring walks in UK and US for fight this weekend?
Kambosos Jr vs Haney
02:08 , Alex Pattle
Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of George Kambosos Jr vs Devin Haney!
Bad blood may well be spilled when Kambosos Jr and Haney go head to head in Melbourne today, as the pair clash to crown an undisputed lightweight champion.
Haney will be in hostile territory at Marvel Stadium as he puts his WBC belt on the line, while Australian Kambosos Jr defends his WBO, WBA and IBF straps against the American. Each fighter will also look to remain undefeated in the main-event contest, with Haney’s professional record standing at 27-0 (15 knockouts), while Kambosos Jr is 20-0 (10 KOs). In his last outing, 28-year-old Kambosos Jr earned a career-defining victory over Teofimo Lopez, dethroning the American with a split-decision win in November. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Haney outpointed Joseph Diaz last April to retain his WBC title.
Kambosos Jr required two attempts to make weight on Friday, before declaring it was the “art of war, baby, deception”. The Australian continued: “Let them believe that this was done. Anything is for a cause, anything is for a process. Trust me. Tomorrow, just be here. Art of war, deception, maybe I did it on purpose.” Haney, meanwhile, was given a late boost by his father’s arrival in Australia. Bill Haney, who trains his son, was granted a visa on short notice and will be in the WBC champion’s corner in Marvel Stadium.
