Vasyl Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos: Date, UK start time, undercard and how to follow the Ukrainian’s return to world title fight in Australia

Vasyl Lomachenko will attempt to become a three-time world champion when he faces George Kambosos Jr in Australia this weekend.

The Ukrainian star begins another pursuit of his dream of going undisputed when he fights for the vacant IBF lightweight world title.

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The 36-year-old won individual belts at featherweight and super featherweight, but had to move up to lightweight in a bid to become an undisputed world champion.

His initial offer was stopped by Teofimo Lopez in 2020 before getting a second opportunity last year.

However, his candidacy was denied once again, as Devin Haney controversially emerged victorious via unanimous decision in May.

Haney has since vacated all four belts after moving up in weight and after a long absence, Lomachenko will start again with the IBF.

Lomachenko vs Kambosos: date and how to follow

This IBF lightweight title fight will take place on Saturday, May 11.

It will take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, but official start times and routes have not yet been confirmed.

The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.

It will be available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.

Existing customers will be able to watch for free and for those who don’t have Sky Sports they can find more details on how to subscribe here.

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Lomachenko vs Kambosos: Fight Card

Subject to change

• MAIN EVENT: Vasyl Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos Jr.; For vacant IBF lightweight world title
• Andrew Moloney vs. Pedro Guevara – for interim WBA super flyweight title
• Nina Hughes vs. Cherneka Johnson – for the WBA bantamweight title
• Joe Goodall vs. Faiga Opelu
• Imam Khataev against Ricards Boltniks
• Lucas Browne vs. Hemi Ahio

Lomachenko vs Kambosos: What was said?

Kambosos beat Maxi Hughes in his last fight in July, but despite this, the latter’s former trainer is not backing him against Lomachenko.

“He looked like a genius the night he beat Teofimo Lopez, and people say there was something wrong with Lopez before and so on, and that Lopez under -estimated,” Gary Lockett said, according to BoxingScene.com.

“For some reason, this night was his best night; I don’t think he’ll ever be that good again, but Maxi had to travel to beat him and he’s a very capable fighter.

“He also beat Lee Selby – Lee Selby wasn’t a mouthful; I don’t think he was at his best then; he was going down; but Kambosos played well and got him beaten It may be a more difficult task, but Maxi’s score is up to the task.

“Lomachenko, absolutely (is the favorite against Kambosos Jr). But this guy has been the victim of questionable decisions on several occasions. If it goes the distance, Lomachenko may have to get a stoppage to win (in Australia), so I can see a controversial victory for Kambosos.