Kambosos Jr. Receives Threats in Tense Pre-Fight for the World Title
In a tense atmosphere, George Kambosos Jr. prepares for his world title fight in New York, facing threats and altercations before stepping into the ring. The Australian boxer, former unified lightweight champion, will seek to extend his undefeated streak at the Madison Square Garden Theatre on Sunday (AEST) against Richardson Hitchins, current holder of the IBF super lightweight belt. The expected confrontation between both boxers, scheduled for after Friday’s press conference, never materialized due to a series of incidents and altercations.
Kambosos Sr., father of George Kambosos Jr., recounted having had a physical altercation when trying to protect himself from Hitchins’ coach, Lenny Wilson. Kambosos, who claims to have bet a considerable sum on himself, presents himself as the “underdog” in this match. The boxer returns to the stage where he achieved a memorable victory in 2021 against Teofimo López. Kambosos has a 2-0 record at MSG and 5-0 in the United States. “This is the trifecta,” Kambosos declared, with a record of 22-3 (10 KOs), before the Q&A session was cut short. “I come as the ‘underdog’. I come to win this fight. You’ve seen it before, you’ve seen it in their eyes, by any means. There is no Plan B.” Hitchins, with a record of 19-0 (7 KOs), was present at the stadium the night Kambosos defeated López. “This is what I’ve worked for all my life,” he affirmed. “I remember coming to The Garden and watching Teofimo and Kambosos compete. I said, ‘I can beat those two.’ As soon as I get my chance, I will be a world champion. I will bring the championship back to the city.” New York City hasn’t had its own champion in recent years.“F*** and you won’t leave this city,” Hitchins, a Brooklyn native, warned Kambosos.
Richardson Hitchins
