Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr. have unique styles that, when put in the ring together, could result in an epic clash of titans. The two face off for the IBF lightweight title in Kambosos’ backyard in Australia on May 11.
Lomachenko, 36, was thought to be on his last legs after losing against Teofimo Lopez a few years ago. The former lightweight king erased all doubts by winning three straight, securing a title fight against then-undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney. Though he lost, the Ukrainian looked like his vintage self against Haney, who won via a controversial decision scoring.
Kambosos was the unified lightweight champion after beating Lopez but lost the belts against Haney. Losing a rematch against Haney, both fights being in Australia, Kambosos’ efforts did not do him any favors in his own country. Still, he has tried to rebuild himself back to title contention.
Per Bet MGM, Lomachenko is the -650 favorite, while Kambosos is the +450 underdog. The fight has a chance to be competitive despite the odds. Kambosos looks to make it that way against the Ukrainian, especially after enlisting the help of Russian national boxing team coach Anton Kadushin.
WATCH: Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos, exclusively on ESPN+
“Lomachenko has an IQ, and he’s tremendous on his feet, but he likes to come forward too. I feel like what I bring to the table, the artillery I have, the artillery that I’ve added to my game [will result in a win],” Kambosos said to Fight Hub TV via Boxing News 24/7. “I’ve got a very good Russian coach. We’ve brought him in, and I’ve been working with him for the last eight or nine months since the last fight. So, we’ve been able to progress and add more to our game.”
How can you exactly watch the event? Here’s all you need to know about Lomachenko vs. Kambosos.
How to watch Lomachenko vs. Kambosos: TV channel, live stream
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Arena | Sky GO |
| Australia | Main Event | Kayo PPV |
The Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos main card will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. The undercard will air exclusively on ESPN+.
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Lomachenko vs. Kambosos price: How much does the event cost?
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
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What time is Lomachenko vs. Kambosos today?
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos airs on May 11 in the U.S. at 10 p.m. ET.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 11 | 10 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 11 | 7 p.m. PT | 9 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, May 12 | 3 a.m. GMT | 5 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, May 12 | 12 p.m. AEST | 2 p.m. AEST |
| India | Sunday, May 12 | 7:30 a.m. IST | 9:30 a.m. IST |
WATCH: Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos, exclusively on ESPN+
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