‘Hungry’ For Revenge, George Kambosos Jr. Pens An Intimidating Message To His Opponents
Follow Us
George Kambosos Jr. hit the headlines after his defeat to American boxer Devin Haney. The Australian suddenly rose to fame after his sensational victory against Teofimo Lopez. He came as an underdog and stunned the world with his magnanimous victory. But his recent defeat has not shattered his confidence, and this is what he had to say.
Following his defeat to Haney, ‘Ferocious’ stated a strong message during the post-fight press conference. He said, “Yeah, I’ve been through the adversities many times. So, look, true champions bounce back. The greats, Muhammad Ali, Roberto Duran, all these guys bounced back and that’s what makes their legacy. So, this is what’s written for me today, then I will bounce back hungry than ever.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Apparently, the boxer has kept faith in himself and declares that he will return even more hungry than before. He even mentioned the legacies of Muhammad Ali and Roberto Duran.
The sensational battle between George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney
Billed as ‘Undisputed’, the fight between George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney drew the attention of the entire globe. The bout took place on June 4 at the Marvel Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian pugilist was defending his WBA, IBF, and WBO titles, while ‘The Dream’ was defending his WBC title.
Trending
Jake Paul’s Mike Tyson Face Tattoo: Real or Fake?
March 10, 2024 07:25 AM EDT
“May She Rest in Peace”: Boxing World Mourns Saddening Demise of Ex-World Champion Alesia Graf at 43
March 26, 2024 04:58 PM EDT
Billionaire Floyd Mayweather Willing to “Give Up Everything” to Bring Back Late Mother of His Children and Loved Ones From the Dead
March 27, 2024 11:06 AM EDT
Fans Left in Frenzy as Boxing Match Between Wrestler and Mechanic Resurfaces on the Internet
March 26, 2024 11:46 AM EDT
Errol Spence Jr. Accused of Not Paying Trainer’s Fee for Terence Crawford Fight While Derrick James Focuses on “Other Guys”
March 27, 2024 04:36 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest Boxing stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
The lightweight unification match went on for 12 rounds. Both boxers showed excellent footwork and strong jabs. But, Haney was having an upper hand from the beginning of the fight as he dominated ‘Ferocious’. Eventually, Haney outclassed his opponent and was declared the winner via decision.
George Kambosos Jr. vs. Devin Haney Fight Purse
It was quite certain that there was a lot of money on the line for the June 4 boxing match. Two boxers of this star are bound to get heavy paydays for their fights. Apparently, the PPV sales skyrocketed during this battle.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
View this post on Instagram
Surprisingly, even though ‘Ferocious’ lost the bout, he got a guaranteed amount of a whopping $10 million. In addition, Haney was guaranteed $2.8 million, but the winner must have earned way better than this.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
WATCH THIS STORY: Recap Best Highlights From Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Jr
After all the trash talk and rivalry, the two boxers spoke gently about each other, showing their true sportsmanship. What are your views on Kambosos Jr.’s bounce-back remark? Let us know in the comments below.
Edited by:
Vibhanshu Kumar