In a deeply controversial outcome, George Kambosos Jr (21-2, 10 Kos) was given twelve round majority decision in an IBF lightweight title eliminator on Saturday night against Maxi Hughes (26-6-2, 5 KOs) that had the crowd furious at the FireLake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
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IT IS now 20 long months since the night George Kambosos’ life changed forever. It was also the last time he won a fight. That was when he dropped Teofimo Lopez, the world lightweight champion, en route to a split decision which rocked the division to its core.
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By Mark Eisner: George Kambosos Jr will be fighting tooth & nail tonight to stay relevant in his headliner IBF lightweight title eliminator against Maxi Hughes (26-5-2, 5 KOs) in a twelve round fight in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Kambosos’ career is on the line against Hughes.
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Former 135-pound champion George Kambosos Jr. and Maxi Hughes on Friday made weight for their lightweight fight Saturday in Shawnee, Oklahoma (ESPN, ESPN+).
Kambosos weighed 134.6, Hughes 134.7.
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