George Kambosos, Jr. vs. Devin Miles Haney

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Ferocious Emperor or The Dream?

Poll closed Jun 5, 2022.
  1. Kambosos on points

    25.4%
  2. Kambosos by stoppage

    26.9%
  3. Draw

    0.8%
  4. Haney on points

    43.8%
  5. Haney by stoppage

    3.1%
  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Possible for Q1 of 2022, per mutual interest from both parties as well as DAZN. (I'll update the poll cutoff if and when a fight date is set)

    It would be a unification, with the WBC lightweight title (4th defense of Haney) and the WBA Super/IBF/WBO lightweight titles (1st defense of each by Kambosos) at stake.

    Kambosos stands 5′9½″ with 68" and is 20-0 (10). Haney is shorter at 5'8" but with a 71" reach, advantaged by three - and is 27-0 (15).
     
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  2. Lesion of Doom

    Lesion of Doom Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I know Kambosas will be the popular choice here, but I think Haney's speed and activity will be problematic for him. It's a totally different fight from Lopez and in a way that's favorable to Haney, imo.

    But should be very competitive and could go either way.
     
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    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    Good match up. Haney on points.
     
  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    True, you can look at it as Haney being more of a stylistic handful than López ...but you can also point to Díaz laying out a blueprint for how the naturally much bigger, stronger, and higher-output Kambosos might have success. :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hanie seems to get tagged quite a bit as of late,

    linares & Jo Jo both hurt him
    & they ain’t exactly Big lightweights.

    Kambosos Experience, Power & home fiield Advantage Trifecta might be too much for Devin.

    I’ll be Putting most of my money on Kambosos,
    The same way I put most of my money on Devin vs JoJo tonight.
     
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  7. Eel87

    Eel87 Active Member Full Member

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    I can't take the tale of the tape seriously anymore. Neither of these guys would be over 5'7
     
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  8. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Haney narrowly but its an either-way thing to me.
     
  9. JDub

    JDub Active Member Full Member

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    Kambosos is far too tough for Haney. I know everyone is high on Kambosos but absolutely nothing about me thinks Haney’s got the metal to beat Kambosos. I genuinely think he’ll crumble when Kambosos gets in his face, similar to Teo tbh.

    I can almost see Haney’s face between rounds right now, looking all lost.
     
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  10. GK BOX

    GK BOX Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Haney on points but it’s a dangerous fight for him
     
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  11. Snails

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    Haney takes this easily.
     
  12. drenlou

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    10 people picked Kambosos by stoppage? :lol:
     
  13. JDub

    JDub Active Member Full Member

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    To be totally fair, Haney does look suspiciously like he’s packing grade A China. The old running hug gave it away for me.

    personally, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Kambosos checks that for us.
     
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  14. drenlou

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    Lets not get carried away. kambosos has a 50% KO Ratio, about the same as jojo and diaz didnt get that close to dropping him. Linares is the biggest puncher Haney has fought and even he couldnt put him down. Haneys chin is good enough to withstand the punishment for 12 rounds imo.
     
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  15. JDub

    JDub Active Member Full Member

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    I see dogg in Kambosos, I don’t see it Haney.

    I don’t really think statistics matter too much, I’m just saying I’ll be surprised if Haney doesn’t get his chin checked if he fights Kambosos. I’m guessing you’re an American and you’ll be rooting for Haney but we all know deep down he’s getting lamped at some point. He might be ok, but he might not.
     
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