Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Rematch Official: October 15 in Melbourne

America’s dream maker and Australia’s emperor are primed for a second Down Beneath showdown to ascertain final supremacy at 135 kilos.

Undisputed light-weight world champion Devin “The Dream” Haney will defend all of the belts towards Sydney native “Ferocious” George Kambosos Jr. on Saturday, Oct. 15 (Sunday afternoon, Oct. 16 native time), at Rod Laver Area in Melbourne, Australia. Haney-Kambosos 2 might be broadcast in prime time in the US, dwell on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+. 

Haney and Kambosos first tangled June 5 in Melbourne as a Victoria-record boxing crowd of 41,129 followers packed Marvel Stadium to look at the world’s greatest lightweights unify the division. Haney neutralized Kambosos and earned a transparent factors verdict to change into the undisputed champion.

Promoted by Prime Rank, Devin Haney Promotions, DiBella Leisure, Ferocious Promotions, Duco Occasions, and TEG Sport, Haney-Kambosos 2 will function a world-class undercard, and a pumped up Kambosos hell-bent on revenge. Tickets to this epic rematch will go on-sale on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 10 am AEST through tegsport.com.au.

“George Kambosos is quiet proper now like he ought to have been earlier than our first battle. I want him a wholesome coaching camp,” Haney mentioned. “I’m anticipating a hungry and decided Kambosos on October sixteenth in Melbourne. I might be ready for any adjustment he brings. This can be a nice alternative to realize extra Aussie followers and add to my legacy.”

“Devin Haney is a particular fighter, however you’ll be able to by no means depend out George Kambosos Jr., particularly when his most ardent supporters might be out in full pressure,” mentioned Prime Rank chairman Bob Arum. “These are the 2 greatest lightweights on the planet, and it is going to be one other memorable occasion in Melbourne.”

Kambosos mentioned, “I’m trying ahead to October sixteenth at Rod Laver Area, and that’s the place I’ll do my speaking. Contained in the ring.”

 “George Kambosos Jr. is once more the hungry challenger, chasing Devin Haney’s belts, with an opportunity to regain all of it on residence soil,” mentioned Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Leisure. “Kambosos-Haney 1 was the Devin Haney present. George goes to need to battle a totally totally different battle to get that victory, and he is aware of it. That alone assures an action-packed rematch. The percentages are towards George. He must defy the percentages but once more.”

“With nearly half of the gang from the primary battle hailing from exterior Victoria, we stay up for welcoming boxing followers again to Melbourne to look at what might be an epic rematch, ” mentioned Steve Dimopoulos, Victoria’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Main Occasions. “We’re delivering a spectacular calendar of the largest and greatest occasions – drawing extra guests to Victoria, extra usually and supporting companies throughout the state.”

Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) returns to Melbourne intent on repeating his fistic masterclass, a victory that propelled him up the legendary pound-for-pound rankings. “The Dream” has been a history-making phenom since turning skilled in Mexico lower than one month after his seventeenth birthday. He made his U.S. debut in Las Vegas on the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley III undercard in April 2016, and at 19, he grew to become the youngest licensed promoter in boxing historical past. He was awarded the WBC world championship in October 2019 and defended that belt 4 instances earlier than taking the 8,000-plus mile journey to battle Kambosos in his homeland. Haney overcame adversity, as his father/coach, Invoice Haney, was granted a brief visa by the Australian authorities lower than three days earlier than the battle. Invoice Haney arrived in Melbourne the night earlier than the bout, and the dynamic father-son duo made undisputed magic while stripping Kambosos of his three world title belts.

Kambosos (20-1, 10 KOs) grew to become the toast of the game together with his determination verdict over Teofimo Lopez final November, which was named ESPN’s Upset of the 12 months. It was the end result of a hard-fought journey for Kambosos. He fought in Malaysia, Greece, London, New York Metropolis, Connecticut, and Las Vegas as he graduated from prospect to contender. For Kambosos, who had 12 of his first 13 professional fights in Australia, the Haney tremendous battle marked probably the most vital worldwide sporting occasions to happen in Melbourne. He entered the battle because the slight underdog, however Haney was unfazed by the military of raucous Australian-Greek supporters that shook Marvel Stadium. Haney blunted Kambosos’ offensive arsenal with an informed jab to win going away. Kambosos exercised his rematch clause and is making ready to color a masterpiece on this undisputed sequel.