George “Ferocious” Kambosos kicked off his super lightweight journey with a hard-fought unanimous decision win against Jake Wyllie in Sydney on Saturday night.
Returning to his hometown for the first time in nearly ten years, the former lightweight world champion showcased his superior speed and skill to outpoint a resilient Wyllie, who stepped into the ring on just six days’ notice.
The judges scored the bout 117-111, 117-111, and 115-113, all in favor of Kambosos, who controlled much of the 12-round fight despite a mid-round cut from a head clash. Wyllie, a natural 140-pounder and Australian champion, hung tough and even landed some solid shots late, but Kambosos’ technical edge secured him the victory in his divisional debut.
“I wanted to finish him, but he came ready—a true 140-pound fighter and a tough Australian champ,” Kambosos said post-fight. “Respect to him, and now we look ahead.”
The Sydney crowd saw Kambosos’ speed advantage shine early, though his power didn’t quite translate to a stoppage. A cut above his eye in the middle rounds spurred Wyllie on, but the 31-year-old former titleholder stayed composed to seal the win.
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn wasted no time outlining the next step: a potential June showdown with IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins. “If that cut heals, we’ve got a date locked for late June—he’s got to be ready,” Hearn said. Kambosos didn’t hesitate: “That’s the fight, Eddie. Let’s make it happen. If Hitchins is your top guy, I’ll go toe-to-toe with him.”
Wyllie, 24, earned praise for his gutsy effort, and Hearn promised the Queenslander a Matchroom contract by Monday morning. “You’ve got a deal coming your way,” Hearn assured him.
Co-Main Upset: Tiara Brown Stuns Skye Nicolson
In the co-feature, Skye Nicolson’s homecoming turned sour as she lost her WBC featherweight title to American challenger Tiara Brown via split decision (97-93, 96-94, 94-96). The Australian southpaw, a fan favorite, couldn’t fend off Brown’s aggressive approach. Brown closed the distance effectively, neutralizing Nicolson’s range game to claim the belt and move to 19-0, while Nicolson dropped to 12-1.
Johnson Dominates Hughes in Title Defense
Cherneka Johnson left no doubts in her WBA bantamweight title defense, stopping Nina Hughes in round seven. After a controversial first fight last May, Johnson battered Hughes with precise, powerful shots, bloodying her nose early and forcing Hughes’ corner to throw in the towel. The Gold Coast native celebrated a commanding victory on home soil.
Round-by-Round: Kambosos vs. Wyllie Highlights
- Round 1: Kambosos found his rhythm late, landing sharp left hooks to take the opener.
- Round 2: Crisp counterpunching from Kambosos highlighted his speed edge.
- Round 3: Kambosos baited Wyllie into exchanges, consistently beating him to the punch.
- Round 4: Wyllie landed a few shots, but Kambosos maintained control.
- Round 5: A big shot from Kambosos wobbled Wyllie, though he recovered quickly.
- Round 6: Wyllie fired back with hooks, his best moment yet, despite a warning for a rabbit punch.
- Round 7: Kambosos dominated until two late Wyllie rights stirred the crowd.
- Round 8: Wyllie’s toughness shone, but Kambosos’ speed kept him ahead.
- Round 9: Blood flowed from Kambosos’ cut as both traded wildly to close the round.
- Round 10: Kambosos countered beautifully, landing a standout left hook.
- Round 11: A clean round for Kambosos, picking off Wyllie with precision.
- Round 12: Wyllie finished strong, but Kambosos weathered the storm to secure the win.
Undercard Results
- Teremoana Junior notched another first-round KO, overwhelming James Singh.
- Imam Khataev went the distance for the first time, beating Durval Palacio via UD (99-89 x2, 98-90).
- Hemi Ahio stopped Aekkaphob Auraiwan in round one.
- Jayden Buan outpointed Jordan Kasilieris over four rounds (40-36 x2, 39-37).
How to Watch
The event aired live on DAZN in Australia, starting at 7:00 PM AEDT. Fans can also catch the action at select venues via SportsPick.
Kambosos’ super lightweight debut sets the stage for bigger battles ahead, while Wyllie’s stock rises despite the loss.
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