### Dramatic Weekend of Boxing: Kambosos Defeated, Moloney Retires, and Controversy Strikes
In a dramatic turn of events, George Kambosos Jr.’s future in boxing is uncertain after a technical knockout loss to Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko in their IBF lightweight world title bout in Perth. Lomachenko dominated the fight from start to finish, with the referee halting the bout with 21 seconds left in the 11th round after Kambosos took a severe beating in the corner. This defeat leaves questions about what lies ahead for the 30-year-old Australian.
Kambosos gained international fame in 2021 by defeating Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden to win the IBF, WBA, and WBO lightweight titles. However, subsequent back-to-back losses to Devin Haney and a controversial win over Maxi Hughes set the stage for Sunday’s make-or-break fight against Lomachenko. After the bout, Kambosos acknowledged Lomachenko’s prowess, stating, “This guy is one of the best of all time… I gave it my all.”
Lomachenko’s control was evident from the beginning, landing crucial head blows and powerful hooks that left Kambosos bloodied and battered by the ninth round. The decisive moment came in the 11th round, where Lomachenko’s relentless attack prompted the referee to step in.
### Moloney Announces Retirement After Controversial Loss
Australian Andrew Moloney shocked the boxing world by announcing his retirement following a controversial loss to Mexico’s Pedro Guevara in their WBC interim junior bantamweight world title bout. The judges’ split decision in favor of Guevara left Moloney and his team in disbelief, as he had landed more headshots throughout the 12-round fight.
Moloney, who revealed he fought with a torn bicep, expressed his frustration and disbelief at the decision, stating, “I felt in total control… but I’m retired. I’m out.” Despite his strong performance, it wasn’t enough to sway the judges. Guevara has since offered Moloney a rematch.
### Wrong Winner Announced in Women’s Title Bout
Adding to the weekend’s controversies, the women’s WBA bantamweight bout between England’s Nina Hughes and Australian Cherneka Johnson experienced a mix-up. Hughes was initially declared the winner by majority decision, only for the organizers to correct the scores moments later, awarding the victory to Johnson.
Promoter Lou DiBella apologized for the error, while Hughes expressed her frustration, calling the situation a “joke.” Johnson, relieved by the corrected decision, was thrilled to be declared the winner.
### Upcoming Heavyweight Clash
The undercard featured a non-title heavyweight bout between former WBA world champion Lucas Browne and New Zealand’s Hemi Ahio. This fight added to the anticipation and excitement of an already eventful boxing weekend.
The series of fights and controversies from this weekend have left a significant impact on the boxing community, with dramatic victories, unexpected retirements, and controversial decisions dominating the headlines.
