Vasiliy Lomachenko stops George Kambosos Jr to win IBF lightweight title in Perth

Vasiliy Lomachenko beats George Kambosos Jr for the vacant IBF lightweight world championship.

By Sports Reporter

Vasiliy Lomachenko produced a Perth masterclass to stop George Kambosos Jr in the 11th round

A dominant Vasiliy Lomachenko stopped George Kambosos Jr in the 11th round to win the IBF lightweight title in Perth, returning after a year out to become a four-time world champion across three different weight classes.

The Ukrainian proved the superior fighter through 10 rounds before dropping Kambosos early in the 11th. Though the Australian beat the count, Lomachenko unleashed a flurry of punches to seal his victory in front of 14,000-plus fans at the RAC Arena, with Kambosos' corner throwing in the towel.

"My plan was to adjust to my opponent," Lomachenko, who is in the twilight of his career, said after the fight.

"This is what I did in the fight. Toward the end of the rounds I needed to finish strong. In the last three rounds, I was trying to find his body. 

Image:Lomachenko dropped Kambosos Jr early into the 11th round, having dominated the fight (Mikey Williams/Top Rank)

"We trained hard for this moment. I want to thank my opponent. He is a strong man and a true warrior."

Lomachenko was in charge right from the go, and his technical superiority was evident as he controlled the distance and struck with neat combinations.

"He's a true champion. He's a legend of the sport. I give him the utmost respect. We knew what we are coming up against, and I tried my best. But it wasn't enough today.

"There's no shame in losing to a man like Lomachenko."

Source: Skysports.com