LÓPEZ AND KAMBOSOS JR. SET TO FIGHT AT HULU THEATER, MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ON NOVEMBER 27
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 21 Oct 2021
The long-awaited Lightweight clash will be live worldwide on DAZN
Unified Lightweight Champion Teófimo López (16-0, 12 KOs) will finally make his maiden title defence of his WBA, IBF, WBO, and The Ring belts against George Kambosos Jr (19-0, 10 KOs) at Hulu Theater, Madison Square Garden, New York, on Saturday, November 27 – live worldwide and exclusively on DAZN.
Lopez’s first fight since upsetting former champion Vasiliy Lomachenko in October 2020, the Brooklyn native beat the Ukrainian by unanimous decision, taking with him the prized straps and unified crown. Australian Kambosos Jr. comes into the fight as the mandatory IBF challenger, also boasting a perfect record and coming off the back of a split decision win against former IBF Featherweight Champion Lee Selby.
"The time has finally come!" said López. "It has been a long wait for Team Takeover. We’ve been in the zone for six months and counting but we’re pleased to be able to finally get this fight on DAZN! The Takeover will show the world once again why we are called 'The People’s Champ'."
"It has been a long time coming, I have been patient but ready and I have continued to perfect my craft, leaving no stone unturned to be victorious and win all the belts," said Kambosos Jr. "I’m very excited to be headlining my biggest fight of my life on another great Matchroom card against Teofimo López after earning this opportunity last year by becoming the IBF mandatory and world number 1 on another great Matchroom show. I know they will give this fight the respect it deserves and I will shock the world and be crowned World Champion on November 27 in New York City.”
“I am delighted to be bringing Lopez vs. Kambosas to DAZN and Madison Square Garden,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “This rivalry has been cooking for a long time and now we finally get to see them put it to bed in the Big Apple.
“Teofimo is one of the big young stars in the sport but George is a hungry proud Aussie who knows that this is the chance to put his name amongst the elite of the game.
“The Lightweight division will catch fire once again at the end of 2021 with Devin Haney set to defend his WBC crown in December on DAZN after Teofimo and George tangle; the winter schedule on DAZN is unrivaled and this fight is one of the best out there at the end of this year.”
“We’re thrilled to add this incredible Lightweight clash to our fall fight schedule to close out a busy 2021,” said Joseph Markowski, DAZN EVP. “López is a superstar in the sport of boxing and I’m sure will treat DAZN subscribers worldwide with a magnificent performance on the night. Kambosos is a tough competitor and a real test for the champion. This is one of the hottest divisions of the sport and both men will undoubtedly leave it all in the ring on November 27 and give fight fans globally a night to remember.”
An announcement on tickets will be made soon.
Undercard information will be announced shortly.
Other major matchups this fall on DAZN include:
• Friday, November 05: Matteo Signani vs. Ruben Diaz – live worldwide on DAZN
• Saturday, November 13: Jaime Munguia vs Gabriel Rosado – live worldwide on DAZN, excluding Mexico
• Saturday, November 13: Kid Galahad vs. Kiko Martinez – live worldwide on DAZN, excluding Australia & New Zealand
• Saturday, November 19: Demetrius Andrade vs Jason Quigley – live worldwide on DAZN
• Saturday, November 27: Teófimo López v George Kambosos Jr – live worldwide on DAZN
• Saturday, December 18: Joseph Parker vs Derek Chisora – live worldwide on DAZN, excluding New Zealand & Samoa
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
“The Pitbull” in Shape Ahead of Gervonta Davis War
By Carlos Costa, Fri, 03 Dec 2021OMICRON VARIANT FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF GOLOVKIN - MURATA WORLD TITLE FIGHT SCHEDULED FOR DEC. 29 IN JAPAN
Fri, 03 Dec 2021A special kind of "Monster"
By Katareena Carysse Roska, Fri, 03 Dec 2021Gervonta Davis, "Pitbull" Cruz Face Off During Presscon, Promising Fireworks
By Carlos Costa, Fri, 03 Dec 2021Toscano Promotions, Presents "Rising Stars" This Saturday Night at The Stockton Auditorium in Stockton, California and Live on FITE.TV
Fri, 03 Dec 2021Split-T Management Signs 2021 Olympic Bronze Medal Winner Oshae Jones
Fri, 03 Dec 2021India’s Lalbiakkima Stops Thai Kimsahwat, Captures IBA Intercontinental Strap
By Carlos Costa, Fri, 03 Dec 2021HANEY VS. DIAZ, JR. - FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Fri, 03 Dec 2021GERVONTA DAVIS VS. ISAAC CRUZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Fri, 03 Dec 2021SPORTS SHORTS 270: JONAS SULTAN WANTS NAOYA INOUE THAN NONITO DONAIRE AND JOHN RIEL CASIMERO
By Maloney L. Samaco, Fri, 03 Dec 2021Antonio, Gomez, Laylo banner tough field in Philippine National Chess Championships 2021
By Marlon Bernardino, Fri, 03 Dec 2021Light Heavyweight Action Stars Unite! Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO World Title Against Callum Johnson January 15 at Turning Stone Resort Casino and LIVE on ESPN
Fri, 03 Dec 2021'Sugar Shy' vows to make another statement tomorrow night
Fri, 03 Dec 2021“KING KONG” VS “PRINCE CHARLES” IBF HEAVYWEIGHT ELIMINATOR SET FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY
By Carlos Costa, Thu, 02 Dec 2021Boxing Fighters System 2: WKN world championship doubleheader in Nimes, France
Thu, 02 Dec 2021