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• Vasiliy Lomachenko vs George Kambosos, both weighing in at 135 pounds and seasoned climbers of the boxing mountain, converge in an electrifying showdown vying for the vacant IBF lightweight world championship.
• Meanwhile, Kambosos (21-2, 10 KOs), holding the IBO lightweight title, aims to extend his victorious streak following a rebound from consecutive losses to Haney in 2022, clinching a majority decision over Maxi Hughes in July 2023.
• Following Kambosos' surprising victory over Teofimo Lopez in November 2021, becoming the unified lightweight champion, anticipation grew for his inaugural title defense against former multi-division champion Vasiliy Lomachenko.
• However, geopolitical turmoil stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine prevented Lomachenko from accepting the bout, leading to Kambosos' subsequent loss of his titles to Haney.
• Now, on Saturday night, Kambosos and Lomachenko will finally collide, competing for the vacant IBF lightweight championship.