Aussie fight fans will be treated to two more world title fights in Perth on May 12 when George Kambosos and Vasiliy Lomachenko meet for the vacant IBF lightweight world title.
Organisers have confirmed Carlos Cuadras’ interim WBC super flyweight title will be on the line when he takes on Australia’s Andrew Moloney, while Cherneka Johnson will look to become a two-time world champion when she challenges Nina Hughes for the WBA bantamweight strap.
Mexico’s Cuadras (42-5-1) has seen it all, having taken on many of the biggest stars in the lighter weight classes.
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Moloney (26-3) got back to winning ways in December after he came up short when challenging Junto Nakatani for the WBO title at 115-pounds last May.
“I’m absolutely pumped to have this fight locked in. Carlos Cuadras has been in with the best of the best at junior bantamweight, and he is the biggest name available in the division,” Moloney said.
“I was there live to watch him fight Juan Francisco Estrada nearly seven years ago, and to be fighting him for the interim world title in Australia is a huge opportunity.
“To have both Lomachenko and Cuadras fighting in Australia shows how much Australian boxing is flying now, and I’m thrilled to be part of it all.”
Johnson (15-2) hasn’t fought since dropping her IBF bantamweight title to Ellie Scotney in June and she’ll be looking to make a winning return against the UK’s Hughes (6-0).
“I am excited to fight for a second world title on this great event alongside boxing legends here in Perth,” Johnson said.
“It has been a long journey for me, full of hard work and dedication, and I am determined to become a two-time world champion.
“It is an honor to fight Nina Hughes, but I am here to win. On fight night, I will show the world what I am made of.”
Legendary promoter Bob Arum spoke of his excitement for the event following the latest additions to the card.
“I can’t wait to arrive in the beautiful city of Perth for this historic event,” Arum said.
“Andrew Moloney is in a fantastic fight against one of Mexico’s great champions, and I expect the Hughes-Johnson title fight to be a competitive, dramatic bantamweight battle.”
George Kambosos vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko fight card
Organisers have confirmed two other world title fights will feature on the undercard, although the matchups are yet to be announced.
- George Kambosos vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko for the vacant IBF lightweight title
- Carlos Cuadras vs. Andrew Moloney for the interim WBA super flyweight title
- Nina Hughes vs. Cherneka Johnson for the WBA bantamweight title
George Kambosos vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko tickets
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