George Kambosos Jr. vs Maxi Hughes is the next big fight in the boxing world this weekend. Two former lightweight champions will square off against each other in an IBF World Title Eliminator bout. The former unified lightweight champion Kambosos Jr. has already showcased intense preparations from the fight following his back-to-back defeats with Devin Haney. Meanwhile, Maxi Hughes is on a 7-fight win streak determined to defeat Kambosos Jr. The bout will take place live from the FireLake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Saturday, July 23rd. Let’s look at the stats ahead of this big bout to figure out who is a better puncher.
Boxing: Is George Kambosos Jr. a Better Knockout Puncher Than Maxi Hughes?
Geroge Kambosos Jr. is an orthodox boxer with explosive power. With a professional record of 20-2, the Australian boxer is ranked among the top boxers in the lightweight division. He also held the undisputed lightweight title before facing a unanimous decision loss to Devin Haney. When it comes to his fighting style, the 30-year-old always starts fresh with his powerful punches.
Generally, he uses a left-right combination to land a decisive blow on his opponent’s head with a 73% accuracy. Fans have watched him playing with his opponents and playing mind games to overpower them. In his bout with Teofimo Lopez, he landed a big right hand to score the first knockout of the match. His impressive style had aided the former champion to overpower his opponents and level up his game. It is clear to assume George Kamboses Jr. has the great punching power to drop his opponents.
Conversely, Maxi Hughes is also a great lightweight fighter. Although he doesn’t barge on his opponent quickly, he waits for the right time to land a decent shot. The 33-year-old has scored only 5 KOs in his career but has shown signs of hard-punching power. In his last 7 bouts, he scored one knockout and 6 decision wins.
Maxi Hughes is currently 26-5 with a lot of experience than Kambosos Jr. The former British lightweight champion works mainly on his timely shots, which could draw him closer to overpowering his opponent. But considering Kambosos Jr.’s fights, he is currently a greater puncher in the bout with tremendous power and fight IQ.
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