George Kambosos Jnr


George "Ferocious" Kambosos Jr. is an Australian professional boxer who has held the IBF Pan Pacific lightweight title since 2017. He previously held the Australian NSW, Australian, WBA-PABA, and WBA Oceania lightweight titles between 2013 and 2017.

Professional career

In December 2016, he captured the WBA Oceania title by beating world number 9 Brandon Ogilvie. He then went on to face Qamil Balla in May 2017, whom he defeated by unanimous decision in a 10-round fight. 5 months later, he knocked out Krai Setthaphon in the 9th round and won the WBA Oceania and IBF Pan Pacific titles in the lightweight divisions. In June 2017, Kambosos was tabbed by Manny Pacquiao as his main sparring partner in preparation for the fight with Jeff Horn and has remained Pacquiao's main sparring partner for his fights after Horn as well. In April 2018, Kambosos signed a promotional contract with DiBella Entertainment. In May 2018, he made his debut in the US and knocked out Jose Forero in just 1 minute and 48 seconds. On 19 January 2019, Kambosos defeated Rey Perez at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs Adrien Broner via unanimous decision in his second fight on US soil. On June 7 in Athens, George Kambosos Jr returned to his native land of Greece and knocked out Venezuelan 11-2 9KOs Richard Pena in round 6 in front of the packed out Galatsi Olympic Arena. He called out former two division World Champion José Pedraza after his victory. In December of 2019, George Kambosos Jr defeated former IBF Lightweight champion, Mickey Bey by split decision on the undercard of Terrance Crawford vs Egidijus Kavaliauskas.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
19 Lee Selby– 3 Oct 2020 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
18Win18–0 Mickey BeySD1014 Dec 2019 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
17Win17–0 Richard PenaTKO6, 1:367 Jun 2019 Galatsi Olympic Hall, Athens, Greece
16Win16–0 Rey PerezUD819 Jan 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
15Win15–0 JR MagbooTKO2, 2:0215 Jul 2018 Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
14Win14–0 Jose ForeroKO1, 1:485 May 2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, US
13Win13–0 Krai SetthaphonTKO9, 1:5913 Oct 2017 Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained WBA Oceania lightweight title;
Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific lightweight title
12Win12–0 Qamil BallaUD106 May 2017 Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
11Win11–0 Brandon OgilvieUD122 Dec 2016 Luna Park, Sydney, AustraliaWon WBA Oceania lightweight title
10Win10–0 Issa NampepecheRTD4, 3:008 Jun 2016 Entertainment Centre, Sydney, AustraliaRetained WBA-PABA lightweight title
9Win9–0 Joebert Delos ReyesKO4, 2:3412 Dec 2015 Alexandria Basketball Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaRetained WBA-PABA lightweight title
8Win8–0 Leonardo Esteban GonzalezTKO3, 2:594 Jul 2015 Club Punchbowl, Sydney, AustraliaWon WBA-PABA interim lightweight title
7Win7–0 Rodynie RafolUD631 Jan 2015 Allphones Arena, Sydney, Australia
6Win6–0 Robert ToomeyUD1029 Aug 2014 Club Punchbowl, Sydney, AustraliaWon Australian lightweight title
5Win5–0 Akrapong NakthaemTKO1, 2:309 Apr 2014 Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia
4Win4–0 Paitoon JaikomUD629 Jan 2014 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia
3Win3–0 Michael CorreaTKO6, 2:5922 Nov 2013 Croatian Club, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant NSW state lightweight title
2Win2–0 Roberto OyanUD617 Aug 2013 Croatian Club, Sydney, Australia
1Win1–0 Jayson Mac GuraTKO2, 2:0618 May 2013 Croatian Club, Sydney, Australia