‘140 is perfect for me’: Kambosos talks Matchroom signing, move up in weight
George Kambosos is honing in on a March return as he plans to make a world title run at 140 pounds.
In this interview with George Kambosos, he discusses his recent signing with Matchroom and his plans to make a run at a world title as he plots his move to 140 lbs. Kambosos says he’ll have a fight in March against a former world titleholder and then move on to taking out Richardson Hitchins who just recently won the IBF world title at super lightweight. Here’s some of what Kambosos had to say below.
Kambosos on signing with Matchroom and intending to make his debut at 140 next
“I’ve got a great relationship with Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn, DAZN. I won my championship with him, I won my world title eliminator on a Matchroom show. So for me, I feel very comfortable, comfortable with the promotional team, the broadcaster, and every part that goes along with who I’m signed with now.
“It’s going to be exciting. Obviously there’s a date — we’ll say March now, I’m not going to give the exact date — but March and it’s looking like Sydney. I haven’t fought in Sydney for eight years...So I’m excited, 140-pound debut. The guy that’s going to be announced is a former world champion, has a whole country behind him and a hell of a record, and a good solid test to make my 140-pound debut, get rated nicely, and go on to a championship fight. We all know who the next guy is but we’re very focused on the March fight.”
On what move up in weight will mean for him
“140 is perfect for me. I’m naturally walking around at a solid weight, I feel much more muscle, I’m going to feel stronger, I feel faster, much more energy training, so I feel good. 140 was a natural move after doing everything I could at lightweight.”
On if he’s being set up for a run at Richardson Hitchin’s world title after his upcoming fight
“Yes, yes. I’ve said a million times — he keeps saying ‘you’re not signing a contract.’ What fuckin’ contract, buddy? You want me. You’re a champion but you haven’t made no money. You’re a bum. You haven’t done anything in the sport except win your last fight and win a world title — doesn’t mean nothing to me. I’m coming for you, I want to take your head out. And you want to make money? Cool, come make some money and I’m going to take that belt off you.”