George Kambosos jnr v Maxi Hughes predictions and boxing betting tips: Aussie can boss Hughes

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Sky Sports Action, 3am Sunday

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J Kambosos jnr to win by decision or technical decision
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George Kambosos jnr v Maxi Hughes predictions

Britain's Maxi Hughes makes his American debut this weekend as he defends his IBO lightweight title against former unified champion George Kambosos jnr at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Kambosos jnr made a huge statement back in 2021 by inflicting a first, and so far only, defeat on Teofimo Lopez to claim the IBF, WBA and WBO titles but followed that up with a pair of points losses to Devin Haney.

Hughes arrives in fine form after recording seven straight wins, including a points win over Kid Galahad, but there is perhaps a gulf in class here.

Kambosos jnr offered little against Haney but his victory over Lopez as an ‘away’ fighter in New York suggests he can get the job done against Hughes.

The Australian doesn’t boast a great deal of power, however, and his last stoppage win came back in 2019, while only two of Hughes’ five losses have been KOs.

The 4-6 on offer for Kambosos jnr to win by decision or technical decision looks the best option for this clash. 

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