Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr. : Live round-by-round updates

Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr. will go down later tonight at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, with the vacant IBF world lightweight title on the line.

While Kambosos Jr.'s (21-2) unified lightweight tile reign was brought to an end by Devin Haney back in 2022, 'Ferocious' has since bounced back from the back-to-back losses against 'The Dream' by capturing the IBO title in a majority decision win against Maxi Hughes last August.

The Australian holds an impressive resume with wins against the likes of former unified lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez and former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby.

In an interview with Sporting News Australia in the lead-up to his upcoming fight, 'Ferocious' had proclaimed that 'Loma' was a tailor-made matchup for him.

On the other hand, Lomachenko (17-3) is widely considered one of the best boxers of his generation.

While his recent losses have compromised the public's perception of him as one of the greatest of all time, there are few among the current crop of boxers who can rival 'Loma' when it comes to footwork, fight IQ, and distance control.

The former multi-divisional world champion holds wins against the likes of former lightweight champion Anthony Crolla and former unified world super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook 'Loma' is a -700 favorite over Kambosos Jr. (+475 underdog) for the matchup.

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Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr.

Round 1:

Both fighters are employing jabs as they get a feel for their opponent. 'Loma' is on the front foot and Kambosos Jr. is circling away to prevent getting backed up against the rope.

Kambosos Jr. is investing in body shots. 'Loma' is still the aggressor as he unloads a flurry on his opponent from near the ropes. Lomachenko counters a right hook with a left straight of his own at the end of the round.

Round 2:

'Loma' is going to the body, prompting his opponent to return a jab. Kambosos Jr. explodes with a right hook and the southpaw counters with a left hook.

Lomachenko is lighting up his opponent whenever the 30-year-old tries to close the range. The Ukrainian dances around his opponent as he unloads a flurry which partially lands on Kambosos Jr.

Round 3:

Kambosos Jr. tries to push the action as he tries to rush his opponent. 'Loma' counters 'Ferocious' as he closes the range. A double jab and a left hand land for the southpaw.

Kambosos Jr. is finding it hard to keep up with his opponent's exemplary head movement. Both fighters trade in the middle as the bell rings.

Round 4:

As the round commences, 'Loma' once again pushes his opponent toward the ropes. A blistering left hand stuns Kambosos Jr. A body shot lands for Lomachenko and he follows it up with a power jab.

A one-two combo up top lands for the southpaw. Kambosos Jr. tries to finish the round strong as he unloads a flurry.

A good round for 'Loma'.

Round 5:

Lomachenko connects with a left straight and Kambosos Jr. counters with a left hand of his own. The Australian's face is already bruised from the accumulated damage.

Kambosos Jr. sets up a powerful body shot off of double jabs. Meanwhile, 'Loma' is constantly changing angles and employing impressive footwork to keep his opponent guessing.

Kambosos Jr.'s work rate seems to have diminished. A powerful left hand by 'Loma' unbalances his foe. 'Ferocious' is being thoroughly outstruck so far in the contest.

Round 6:

Once again, Kambosos Jr. is on the back foot. 'Ferocious' connects with a body shot to halt his opponent's advances.

'Loma' is making his opponent miss constanty and it seems to have made Kambosos Jr. a bit gun-shy. However in the closing minute of the round, 'Ferocious' ups the pace. The Australian finds success in a few exchanges.

A better round for 'Ferocious'.

Round 7:

'Loma' stings his opponent with a quick one-two and retreats back to distance. 'Ferocious' is more active in this round. A body shot connects for Kambosos Jr. He slips and falls after missing with a looping overhand right.

As the action restarts, 'Loma' peppers his opponent near the ropes. Kambosos Jr. is finding success with body shots but he is missing almost every time he goes up top.

A beautiful counter left hand by Lomachenko up top stuns Kambosos Jr. A cut appears above the right eye of 'Ferocious'.

Round 8:

'Loma' changes angles to his opponent's left and unloads a left hook up top. Kambosos Jr. once again misses with a lead left hook up top. It looks like Lomachenko's superior speed is starting to frustrate his opponent.

A left hook to the face lands flush for 'Loma'. He is thoroughly outstriking his opponent as the eighth round comes to a close.

Round 9:

Chants of 'Loma' erupt in Perth. The foreigner seems to have won over the crowd. Kambosos Jr. connects with a body shot but fails to sustain the action with follow-up shots.

'Loma' is putting pressure on his opponent as he charges towards 'Ferocious' across the ring with straight and one-two combos. Loma ducks under a left hook and counters with a left hand of his own.

A body shot combo for Kambosos Jr. to end the round.

Round 10:

As the 10th round unfolds, Lomachenko is outstriking his foe, both up close and at range. He is effortlessly walking down Kambosos Jr. with little in the way of resistance from his opponent.

'Loma' hits his foe with a lightning-fast jab. 'Ferocious' connects with another body shot. The accumulated damage on Kambosos Jr.'s left eye has left it leaking noticeably. It might have a bearing on his vision for the rest of the fight.

Round 11:

As the championship rounds unfold, 'Loma' is in absolute control of the fight. Kambosos Jr. might need a knockout to win.

Lomachenko seems to be targeting his opponent's injured eye. A right hand floors Kambosos Jr. but it is ruled a slip. Wow!!! A body shot drops 'Ferocious', but he survives the count. Another series of powerful left hooks to the body from 'Loma' forces his opponent to take a knee. The referee stops the fight. Lomachenko is the winner.

Official Result: Vasiliy Lomachenko def. George Kambosos Jr. via TKO (2:49 of Round 11)

He captures the IBF world lightweight title.

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