GEORGE KAMBOSOS SAYS VASYL LOMACHENKO "DOESN'T HAVE THAT EXTRA WILL…IT’S DO OR DIE FOR BOTH US."

Sean Zittel
7 May 202410:47

Summary

TLDRIn this transcript, the boxer George Kambosos Jr. discusses his upcoming fight against Vasyl Lomachenko for the IBF lightweight championship. Kambosos Jr. embraces his underdog status, stating it fuels his motivation and determination. He acknowledges Lomachenko's talent but believes his own attributes, including speed and explosive power, will play a significant role in the fight. Kambosos Jr. also addresses the importance of his training camp, mentioning his focus and preparation under the guidance of his coach, Anto Kadysh, and with top sparring partners. He expresses confidence in his ability to land significant punches against Lomachenko and dismisses the idea of being a one-hit wonder, aiming to prove his status as an elite lightweight fighter. Kambosos Jr. is solely focused on the fight ahead and does not entertain thoughts of future opponents or potential rematches, emphasizing his commitment to victory on May 12th.

Takeaways

  • 🥊 The boxer, George, is motivated by being the underdog and enjoys the challenge of proving doubters wrong.
  • 🇦🇺 George is excited about the high-profile fight in Australia, where the entire world and country are talking about the match.
  • 💥 He acknowledges Lomachenko's talent but believes he has his own strengths, including speed, explosive power, and a strong will.
  • 🧠 George is confident in his preparation and training, stating he has had the best training camp of his life with no excuses.
  • 🤔 He suggests that Lomachenko may not have the same level of will or 'extra gear' that he himself possesses for the fight.
  • 🥇 George is focused on victory and is ready for whatever Lomachenko brings to the ring on May 12th.
  • 👊 He has trained extensively, sparring over 200 rounds, and is prepared to land not just one right hand but every possible punch.
  • 👥 George has a strong team around him, including a head coach with experience from the Russian national Olympic team.
  • 🌐 He dismisses the opinions of outsiders and is focused on enjoying his life, training, and spending time with his family.
  • 📅 George is solely focused on his upcoming fight against Lomachenko and is not considering any future opponents or rematches at this time.
  • ✊ He believes in his ability to win and is prepared to give his all in the fight, with the ultimate goal of victory.

Q & A

  • What motivates George to fight against Lomachenko for the IBF lightweight championship?

    -George is motivated by the underdog role and the challenge of a big fight, especially in Australia where the whole world is talking about it. He enjoys when people doubt him and it lights the fire for him to prove them wrong.

  • How does George feel about being considered an underdog against Lomachenko?

    -George loves being the underdog and finds it to be the best part of his career. He thrives on the mentality and motivation it brings, even if people think the fight will be easy for Lomachenko.

  • What does George believe people are overlooking about him heading into the fight?

    -George believes people are overlooking his own attributes, such as his speed, explosive power, and heart. He thinks he has the will and motivation to go the distance in the fight, and that Lomachenko may not have the same level of determination.

  • How has George prepared for the fight against Lomachenko?

    -George has had the best training camp of his life with a fantastic head coach, Anto Kadushin, and top sparring partners from Russia, including one referred to as 'Lomachenko 2.0'. He has focused on improving his weaknesses and enhancing his strengths.

  • What is George's strategy for landing his right hand against the southpaw Lomachenko?

    -George plans to land everything in his arsenal, not just the right hand. He is prepared for whatever Lomachenko brings and is ready to give more than 110% in the fight.

  • What does George think about the opinions and comments from people outside the ring?

    -George doesn't really care about what people say outside the ring. He sometimes has fun engaging with them on social media but ultimately, he is focused on his training and fighting.

  • How does George view his upcoming fight against Lomachenko in terms of his legacy?

    -George sees the fight as an opportunity to prove that he is not a one-hit wonder and to cement his status as an elite lightweight. He believes that a victory would be the cherry on top of his career.

  • What does George think about Lomachenko's fighting style and how it compares to his own?

    -George acknowledges Lomachenko's talent, ring IQ, and boxing skills. However, he believes he has attributes that are better and has been working on his own style to counter Lomachenko's.

  • How does George approach the mental aspect of being an underdog?

    -George embraces the underdog role and uses it as motivation. He is focused, has a fire inside him, and is ready for victory, regardless of what others may think.

  • What is George's prediction for the outcome of the fight against Lomachenko?

    -George predicts victory and is confident in his game plan and preparation. He believes his team has studied Lomachenko thoroughly and is ready for any scenario.

  • What are George's thoughts on a potential rematch or future fights after Lomachenko?

    -George is solely focused on Lomachenko and will not consider any other fights or a rematch until after their bout. He is completely dedicated to the task at hand.

  • How does George want to be remembered in the boxing world?

    -George wants to be remembered as a true warrior who always gave his best and loved to fight. He aims to deliver a great fight for the fans and to be respected in the boxing world.

Outlines

00:00

🥊 Embracing the Underdog Role and Preparing for Lomachenko

The speaker, presumably a boxer, discusses his upcoming fight against Lomachenko for the IBF lightweight championship. He expresses his love for being the underdog and how it motivates him, contrary to public opinion that sees the fight as an easy win for Lomachenko. He acknowledges Lomachenko's talent but believes his own attributes, including speed, explosive power, and heart, will be crucial. The boxer also mentions his excellent training camp, led by a renowned coach, and the strategy to be better in every aspect for the fight. He emphasizes his focus and determination to win, regardless of outside opinions.

05:02

🥇 Ready to Overcome and Cement Elite Status

The boxer speaks about his readiness for the fight against Lomachenko, stating that he has trained extensively and is prepared for whatever his opponent brings. He addresses the narrative that he is looking to prove himself as more than a one-hit wonder by defeating Lomachenko and solidifying his status as an elite lightweight. He also talks about his focus on the fight and not being distracted by potential future opponents or a rematch. The boxer is confident in his abilities and the preparation he has done, aiming for victory on May 12th.

10:02

🤝 Appreciating the Boxing World and Anticipating a Great Fight

In the final paragraph, the boxer thanks the interviewer and addresses the boxing world. He acknowledges the love and criticism he has received and presents himself as a true warrior who loves to fight. He speaks about the upcoming fight with Lomachenko as one that will provide great entertainment for boxing fans, emphasizing that there are no gimmicks, just two fighters who are passionate about the sport. He wishes the best for both himself and Lomachenko and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to compete at the highest level.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Underdog

An underdog is a person or team that is not expected to win a game or contest. In the context of the video, the speaker embraces the underdog role as it motivates and fuels his determination to prove doubters wrong. The underdog status is a significant part of the speaker's narrative as he discusses his upcoming fight and the public perception of his chances against Lomachenko.

💡Motivation

Motivation refers to the psychological drive or the state that encourages someone to take action towards a goal. The speaker mentions his motivation multiple times, emphasizing that it is at an all-time high due to the importance of the upcoming fight. His motivation is a key factor in his preparation and his belief in his ability to succeed against Lomachenko.

💡Explosive Power

Explosive power is a term often used in sports to describe a rapid and forceful display of strength or energy. In the script, the speaker asserts that he possesses his own explosive power, which he believes will be a significant factor in his fight against Lomachenko. It is one of the attributes he plans to utilize to overcome the odds.

💡Ring IQ

Ring IQ refers to a fighter's intelligence and strategic thinking within the boxing ring. It encompasses understanding of the sport, ability to adapt to an opponent's style, and making smart decisions during a fight. The speaker acknowledges Lomachenko's high Ring IQ but suggests that it is not the sole determinant of success in a fight.

💡Lomachenko

Vasyl Lomachenko is a highly skilled and accomplished professional boxer. In the video, he is the opponent that the speaker is preparing to fight. Lomachenko's reputation, skills, and fighting style are central to the discussion as the speaker outlines his strategy and mindset for the upcoming match.

💡Camp

In the context of boxing, a 'camp' refers to the training period and regimen that a fighter undergoes to prepare for a specific match. The speaker describes his training camp as the best of his life, indicating the level of dedication and preparation he has put into the fight against Lomachenko.

💡Sping Partners

Sping Partners, likely a typographical error for 'sparring partners', are individuals who practice with a boxer to help prepare them for an upcoming fight. The speaker mentions bringing in top sparring partners, including one referred to as 'Lomachenko 2.0', to simulate the fighting style of his opponent and enhance his readiness for the match.

💡Victor

Victor refers to a person who has won a contest or battle. The speaker expresses confidence in his victory, using the term to emphasize his determination and preparation. The anticipation of victory is a recurring theme in the video, with the speaker stating that he is ready for whatever comes his way in the fight.

💡Legacy

Legacy refers to the lasting impact or remembrance of a person's life or career. The speaker acknowledges Lomachenko's legacy in the sport, recognizing his status as a legend while also indicating that he is aware of Lomachenko's strengths and weaknesses. The concept of legacy is used to highlight the significance of the fight and the speaker's aspirations.

💡Game Plan

A game plan in sports is a strategy or set of tactics designed to achieve success in a particular contest. The speaker mentions having a great game plan for the fight, indicating that he and his team have carefully considered various scenarios and prepared for them. The game plan is crucial to his confidence in facing Lomachenko.

💡Focus

Focus refers to the state of concentrating one's attention on a particular object or task. The speaker emphasizes his focus on the fight against Lomachenko, stating that he is not distracted by other potential opponents or outcomes. His focus is portrayed as a key element in his mental preparation for the bout.

Highlights

George Kambosos Jr. expresses his love for the underdog role and how it motivates him ahead of the fight against Lomachenko.

Kambosos Jr. acknowledges the talent and skills of Lomachenko but believes he has his own attributes that can make a difference in the fight.

He emphasizes his readiness and preparation, stating he has had the best training camp of his life with no excuses.

Kambosos Jr. mentions his focus and determination, aiming for victory against Lomachenko on May 12th.

He discusses the importance of fighting styles, suggesting he is better prepared for Lomachenko's style than his previous opponents'.

Kambosos Jr. talks about his training, including working with a renowned coach and sparring with top partners to mimic Lomachenko's style.

He expresses confidence in his ability to land significant punches against Lomachenko, regardless of the southpaw stance.

Kambosos Jr. downplays the importance of public opinion and remains focused on his training and the fight itself.

He addresses the narrative that he wants to prove himself as more than a one-hit wonder by cementing his status as an elite lightweight.

Kambosos Jr. shares his belief that he is faster and has more attributes than Lomachenko, while still respecting his opponent's legacy.

He outlines his game plan and preparation, indicating that he and his team have studied Lomachenko extensively.

Kambosos Jr. predicts victory in the fight, stating that he is ready for whatever Lomachenko brings to the ring.

He briefly touches on the possibility of a rematch and his focus on the current fight rather than future opponents.

Kambosos Jr. thanks the boxing world and expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to fight, emphasizing his warrior spirit.

He sends a message to his fans, reiterating his commitment to giving his best in the fight and looking forward to a great victory.

Kambosos Jr. concludes by wishing blessings to both himself and Lomachenko, focusing on the spirit of the sport and the upcoming fight.

Transcripts

00:00

fight Vil lomachenko for the ibf

00:02

lightweight Championship

00:04

again what for you know uh first of all

00:07

George you're s you're such a thorough

00:09

dude you check you checked this reporter

00:11

when it came to people doubting you

00:12

about how what a great Undisputed

00:14

lightweight champion you know George

00:16

George got in my DMs and checked me

00:18

about that so uh but how much um how

00:21

much do how much is being a significant

00:24

Underdog to

00:25

lomachenko motivating you and and what

00:27

do what are people looking past what do

00:29

they got wrong heading into this fight

00:31

George I love being on Underdog I love

00:34

having a big big fight especially here

00:36

in Australia Mega fight where the whole

00:37

world is talking the whole country is

00:38

talking but I love that Underdog role

00:40

that mentality that has lit the fire the

00:43

fuse where they're saying nah this is

00:45

this is the end of Cambo says this is

00:47

going to be an easy fight for lomachenko

00:49

well if they think it's an easy fight no

00:51

problem they'll see May

00:53

12th L manchenko again yes he's

00:55

extremely talented the ring IQ the

00:58

boxing feet the boxing brain but it

01:02

takes a lot more than just that in a

01:03

fight again I got my own attributes I

01:05

got my own speed I got my own explosive

01:08

power but I got a hell of a heart I got

01:11

the will and the motivation for whatever

01:13

goes down in that fight now when it

01:15

comes down to it I feel that this man

01:18

and that's with with no disrespect this

01:20

man doesn't have that extra gear of will

01:23

to go in this fight I'm ready for

01:25

whatever it takes and I'm excited for a

01:27

great fight I I I hope that he's at his

01:30

best right now and I at my best right

01:32

now I've had the best Camp of my life

01:33

there are no excuses and I hope there's

01:35

no excuses on his end and um you know

01:38

Victory is all that matters for me but

01:40

deep down I'm a true warrior I'm here

01:42

for a proper fight so you relish the

01:45

underdog role as opposed to being the

01:48

the star in Australia for back-to-back

01:50

fights with Haney being the big favorite

01:52

against Maxi Hughes this is this brings

01:54

the best out of you being the underdog

01:57

it's the best it's it's it's the best

01:59

part for for I've always been unog in my

02:01

career sir um this is what I thrive on

02:03

this is that mentality I have I've had

02:05

that mentality you know I don't need to

02:08

you know be be put up and you're the

02:09

favorite and you're you're this and that

02:11

I don't need to smoke blun on my ass I

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am happy where I'm at I'm lowkey I'm

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extremely focused and uh every bit of of

02:18

motivation I have it I have that fire

02:20

and that desire and the will ready for

02:22

for victory you know um two two

02:25

questions in one here about the fight I

02:27

know Styles make fights and Maxi Hughes

02:31

was a back foot guy you know trying to

02:33

turn all night lomachenko he comes

02:35

inside he get that's where he gets his

02:36

best work done he he I know he has the

02:39

lateral movement But ultimately he's

02:40

coming forward how much you how much are

02:44

you better against that kind of style as

02:46

opposed to a guy trying to play keep

02:48

away and do you just have to be better

02:50

than you were in the Hughes fight even

02:52

though it's a different style do you

02:54

have to take it to another level than

02:55

you did in your last fight George well

02:57

you kind of compare the the the huge

02:59

preparation and fight compared to what I

03:01

have prepared for like now I'm extremely

03:04

motivated the motivation that the the

03:06

hung I have right now um you know is is

03:10

Extreme you know if you look at that

03:12

that that was 1% compared to where I'm

03:13

at right now 110% I'm fighting for

03:16

lomachenko at home for the lightweight

03:19

championship of the world with with all

03:21

the eyes watching you know I'm not uh

03:23

you know not having a tuneup fight I'm

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not having a fight where I'm not really

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interested in this is fight that I'm

03:30

extremely motivated and excited with so

03:33

um you know we're going to be better in

03:35

every aspect I've had a tremendous Camp

03:36

I have a fantastic head coach Anto

03:39

kadushin who's one of the lead coaches

03:41

for the national Olympic team of Russia

03:44

and uh the bread and butter of his

03:46

knowledge of that style has been

03:48

implemented inside me for for many

03:50

months we brought the best sping

03:51

Partners I brought one of the the best

03:55

uh you know sping Partners from Russia

03:57

the lomachenko 2.0 with over 400 fights

04:00

so um we have made no mistakes in this

04:02

fight I cannot compare any other

04:05

preparation or any other fight compared

04:06

to this the hunger is back the

04:08

motivation is back and you mix the camp

04:10

that I've had we're in great we're in in

04:12

great shape and in a great Victor is to

04:15

come not even compared to the camp for

04:18

tiimo Lopez George no no a great camp

04:21

for the tiimo Lopez but again we had so

04:23

many stop and start dates that was just

04:25

a continuous camp and just trying to not

04:27

burn out and keep doing what we're doing

04:30

um this Camp has been pinpoint this Camp

04:31

has been fantastic and again I've had

04:34

great Fighters around me great you know

04:36

amateur Stars around me I've had great

04:38

uh you know aspiring professionals

04:40

around had a great team you know

04:42

international team and um you know we're

04:45

just ready for victory will you land

04:47

your right hand against this Southpaw

04:50

lomachenko right you know so because

04:52

even though he's coming in and seemingly

04:55

on the outside giving guys opportunities

04:57

by coming in sometimes Fighters don't

04:59

let their punches go against him anyways

05:01

will you land that right hand in this

05:04

fight against lenko I plan I plan to

05:06

land everything every hand every hand

05:09

plus more in this fight I'm I'm ready

05:11

for for everything like I said this is

05:13

dual D for both of us so uh who who and

05:16

why not to sit here and give 110% with

05:17

the preparation I have the the focus

05:20

that I have and knowing what I've done

05:22

in Camp I've spot over 200 rounds for

05:24

this fight I ready with whatever comes

05:26

whatever he brings I'm ready to to to

05:28

bring the same plus more so it won just

05:31

be one right hand it would be everything

05:33

you know I know you don't really give a

05:35

about what other people think

05:36

outside of the ring and every now and

05:38

then you even have fun on social media

05:40

with some of the people that got a lot

05:41

to say but do you want to prove

05:45

something do you want to cement that hey

05:47

Lopez was no you know one hit wonder and

05:51

cement yourself as an elite Lightweight

05:53

by beating lomachenko prove something in

05:55

that regard yeah look this puts the

05:57

cherry on the top but again you know pap

05:59

say you know a lot of things outside you

06:01

know from the side of their neck they

06:03

just blow smoke but they don't really

06:05

study someone's career they don't sit

06:07

there and see the leadup they only

06:09

remember that the big big fight and then

06:11

they remember well then he took a loss

06:12

against a go like Deon Haney um you know

06:15

for me I never really care like you said

06:18

care what people say and what I do come

06:20

on social media on Twitter and have a

06:21

little bit of a laugh and joke around

06:23

and again you said I checked you I

06:25

checked you because I P I personally

06:26

know you so I felt like okay come on man

06:29

let's not do that and again you know my

06:31

relationship with yourself and you know

06:33

your former team and stuff so um for me

06:37

I come and have a bit of fun on Twitter

06:38

I got a great life I I I love what I do

06:42

I get to wake up in the morning and

06:43

train I get to spend time with my

06:45

beautiful family and kids I got any toy

06:48

I want to buy I got a beautiful you know

06:50

family house whatever I want um and I

06:53

get to to fight that's all that matters

06:55

I love to fight outside of it all

06:57

outside of all the the fruits of this LA

06:59

but I love fighting like I said if if

07:02

someone was outside my door right now

07:03

and started you know calling me out for

07:06

a crack I'd go out there take the shirt

07:08

off and do a bare knuckle um I'm a true

07:11

fighter I'm a true warrior so again

07:13

people can say what they want but this

07:15

puts a Cher on the top and they say May

07:16

12th you know your your hand speed is

07:19

slept on I think um you know it helped

07:21

you big time against Lopez are you

07:23

faster than LMA you I know you don't

07:25

know until you get in there but

07:28

definitely definitely faster than

07:30

lenko and I have a lot of

07:32

attributes that are better than what he

07:34

does again I'm not disrespect him he's

07:36

got amazing attributes as well you know

07:38

he's a legend of this sport you know we

07:40

know the Legacy that he has he has and

07:42

we know his you know positives but we

07:45

also know his negatives and I know my

07:46

positives I know my negatives too and

07:48

I've been working on my negatives I've

07:49

been adding more to my positives and um

07:52

you know May 12 will be a fantastic

07:54

fight and I'm not coming into this fight

07:56

with with nothing less than Victory you

07:58

know we're going to add it all together

07:59

and put it on May 12th obviously you you

08:03

believe you win the fight um but what is

08:05

kind of your final prediction before we

08:07

see your fight how how does the fight

08:09

play out how how do you win just victory

08:13

victory we got a great game plan we got

08:14

many game plans we're ready for whatever

08:16

like I said I brought the best SP

08:17

Partners to give me every single look of

08:19

lenos and we have studied this this man

08:22

you know inside out we see he's he's

08:24

good things he's bad things and again

08:26

people and and I'll say look laneno is

08:29

you know Legend you know and again he

08:31

gets a lot a lot of Praise but again a

08:33

lot of people don't look at the mistakes

08:35

he makes and the openings that he has

08:37

and the holes he has so we've looked at

08:39

everything and um you know Victory

08:40

whatever way it goes I'm ready for for

08:43

my my victory in this fight well he

08:44

doesn't fight going

08:46

backwards well we'll see going backwards

08:48

going forwards going sideways who knows

08:51

one of them shots my lny might go across

08:54

inside outside the stand so we'll have

08:56

to wait and see if you win this fight

08:59

George do you give Stevenson his shot

09:01

that he's been looking for in the

09:03

division look my my focus

09:06

isano right now I can't sit there and

09:08

look at anyone else I'd be a mad man I'd

09:10

be stupid to be looking at anyone else

09:12

again there's great fighters in this

09:14

division you know again we got javante

09:16

Davis Shakur severon we're gonna have a

09:18

new champion in the WBA never or

09:22

bar great guys at 140 you know we got

09:27

drug treat obviously who's just come out

09:28

now Poss drug cheatting Ryan Garcia um

09:31

you got a lot of different options

09:33

everywhere so we have to wait and see

09:35

but my focus again is basil romanenko

09:38

and um I've been obsessed you know this

09:41

this guy is the only guy I've had on my

09:43

mind for for months what about a t

09:47

rematch that's a Poss possibility as

09:49

well that's a possibility as well but

09:51

again M said he's on lenko right now I

09:54

can't sit there

09:56

and anyone else you know my motiv focus

10:00

is on the great

10:01

lenko George man thanks for your time

10:04

brother thanks for answering for the

10:05

millionth time probably already tonight

10:07

about the the Ryan and Devin stuff um

10:09

true true gentlemen true man's man best

10:12

of luck to you and and lomachenko you

10:14

know may the best man win but anything

10:15

else you want to say to the boxing world

10:17

the floor is yours thank you George no I

10:19

appreciate it man I appreciate the

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boxing world love me hate me cambos true

10:22

warrior and again cambos and

10:27

laneno is that fight that that look to

10:29

give the biggest and best to the boxing

10:31

fans there's there's no there's

10:33

no gimmicks it's just two guys that love

10:35

to fight so um you know God bless both

10:38

of us and it'll be a great victory for

10:40

us so far now thanks George God bless

10:43

you and the family brother thank you

10:44

cheers man thank you thanks Sean

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