Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr. 2 undercard: Who else is fighting on lightweight title rematch card?

Tom Naghten

Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr. 2 undercard: Who else is fighting on lightweight title rematch card? image

Australia's George Kambosos will be hoping to turn the tables when he meets Devin Haney at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, October 16 (October 15 in the US).

The American claimed a comfortable points victory when the pair met at Marvel Stadium back in June, seeing Haney come away with all four major belts in the lightweight division.

Despite the victory, a rematch clause in Kambosos' favour means Haney has to head back to Australia and do it all again.

In a treat for local fight fans, organisers are putting together a card stacked with Australian and international talent.

A second world title fight will feature on the card, with Melbourne-based IBF super-bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson (14-1) set to take on former two-time world belt-holder Susie Ramadan (28-3).

Also in action, the always-exciting Moloney brothers, who both scored big wins at Marvel Stadium back in June.

Jason (24-2) will be stepping out in a WBC bantamweight title eliminator against Thailand's Nawaphon Kaikanha (56-1-1).

While his brother Andrew (24-2, 1 NC) is taking on Norbelto Jimenez (31-9) of the Dominican Republic.

Also confirmed to fight on the card is Kiwi David Nyika (4-0), however his opponent is yet to be announced.

Undefeated New Zealand heavyweight Hemi Ahio (19-0) will feature against tough Australian Faiga "Django" Opelu (14-3-1) in a fireworks-guaranteed match up.

Rising American super-welterweight and stablemate of Haney, Amari Jones (7-0), is also slated to appear, although no opponent has been confirmed.

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Haney vs. Kambosos 2 undercard

Bouts and order subject to change

Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr, 12 rounds, undisputed lightweight world title

Cherneka Johnson vs. Susie Ramadan, 10 rounds, IBF super-bantamweight world title

Jason Moloney vs. Nawaphon Kaikanha, 12 rounds, WBC bantamweight title eliminator

Andrew Moloney vs. Norbelto Jimenez, 10 rounds, WBO international super-featherweight title

David Nyika vs. Titi Motusaga, 6 rounds, cruiserweight

Hemi Ahio vs. Faiga Opelu, 8 rounds, heavyweight

Amari Jones vs. Tej Pratap Singh, 6 rounds, super-welterweight

John Mannu vs. Adrian Sosa, 6 rounds, super-lightweight

Lorenzo Simpson vs. Marcus Heywood, 6 rounds, middleweight

 

Tom Naghten

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Tom Naghten is a senior editor at The Sporting News Australia where he's been part of the team since 2017. He predominantly covers boxing and MMA. In his spare time, he likes to watch Robbie Ahmat's goal against the Kangaroos at the SCG in 2000.