George Kambosos Jr believes he’s on a “complete totally different degree” to Maxi Hughes and plans to showcase his enhancements “to the world.”
Former unified world light-weight champion Kambosos is refusing to ponder a defeat when he faces Hughes, who holds an IBO belt, at Firelake Enviornment, Shawnee within the early hours of Sunday morning, reside on Sky Sports activities.
The profession of Hughes is at an all-time excessive after a string of spectacular victories, together with a split-decision win over Child Galahad, however Australian Kambosos has taken a swipe on the Yorkshireman by insisting that he has obtained goodwill messages from Britain.
“I do know I’ve received lots of help,” he mentioned. “I’ve received lots of UK followers which were reaching out and displaying their love they usually’re excited to see me again within the ring.
“We’ve put in excessive quantities of labor right here in America to be sure that we do not simply get a victory, we make an emphatic assertion.”
Acknowledging the resurgence of his opponent, Kambosos mentioned. “He is a superb fighter, he’ll come. That is his alternative. However that is why now we have made the sacrifice.”
Since struggling his fifth skilled loss to Liam Walsh in 2019, Hughes has been unbeaten in his subsequent seven bouts, however Kambosos believes he might be a category above the 33-year-old.
He mentioned: “You have simply received to have a look at my final three fights. The blokes I have been in there with, you have to have a look at the fellows I am working with over right here, the sparring I am getting over right here. It is a totally different degree.”
Kambosos returns to the ring for the primary time since October, when he suffered his second defeat to present undisputed light-weight champion Devin Haney in Australia.
Relating to the criticism following his back-to-back losses to the American star, Kambosos mentioned: “Folks neglect due to the Haney combat. I got here up towards a man who’s a pure 140-147 pounder. A man who’s in all probability essentially the most gifted, gifted, pure boxer within the sport within the final 10 to twenty years. They suppose for some purpose that I am unable to field, however that is okay. I will must remind them once more.
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Devin Haney delivered one other punishing victory over Kambosos of their rematch
“We need to showcase to the world that, hey, he misplaced towards Devin Haney, he beat Teofimo Lopez. The person has improved. The person has put in additional time. The person has gone and tried to present every little thing extra to the game.”
Whereas Hughes could view himself because the underdog on the rise, Kambosos sees it otherwise and had a message for his opponent, saying: “He is 33 [years old] with 5 losses. No, you are not on the way in which up. You have simply been given a possibility. However that is okay. In case you’re taking the phantasm from the Haney fights, no drawback.
“There isn’t any strain on me. I do that as a result of I need to do it. I really like to do that. I really like coaching. I really like that warrior mentality, day in, day trip. I really like the sacrifice.”
Trying to the long run, Kambosos emphasised that his motivation lies solely in constructing a legacy, not chasing cash and even championship titles anymore. He mentioned: “It isn’t in regards to the cash. It is not likely in regards to the belts. It is in regards to the legacy,”
“The {hardware} is one factor, having that belt, sure, it is a lovely factor. However it’s standing. It is the phrases, ‘world champion once more,’ that is what’s motivating me.”
Whereas he stays targeted on his upcoming combat with Maxi Hughes, Kambosos understands that for him to safe the extra profitable matchups sooner or later, he should get previous Hughes first.
“I need to present to the remainder of the division that I’ve gotten higher,” mentioned Kambosos. “I’m nonetheless a harmful risk. As we all know, there are a lot of massive, massive fights on the market for me, and all of it begins with Maxi Hughes subsequent week.”
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Adam Azim says he’ll make an explosive return when he recovers from a hand harm
Kambosos Jr vs Azim sooner or later?
Adam Azim has focused a combat towards Kambosos, who will not be but conscious of Britain’s thrilling younger contender however didn’t rule out a future showdown.
“I’ve by no means heard of him, however on the finish of the day, I get referred to as out by many individuals.
“Good on the younger child. Hold calling me out, hold getting all of your family and friends to know who Kambosos is.
“Till these younger guys deserve their spot and earn their stripes like I did and like Maxi Hughes, then we will discuss.”
Watch George Kambosos Jr vs Maxi Hughes, reside on Sky Sports activities, from 1am on Sunday morning.