George Kambosos Net Worth: How Rich is the Boxer Actually?

George Kambosos Jr is an American professional boxer. He held the four major titles WBA, WBO, IFB, and The Ring lightweight titles from November 2021 to June 2022. George lost all four major titles to Devin Haney on Saturday’s main event at Marvel Stadium on June 5, 2022. As of 2023, George Kambosos net worth is estimated to be roughly $1.5 million.

Early Life

George Kambosos Jr was born on June 14 in the year 1993 in Sydney, New South Wales. His parents are of Greek descent. George’s grandparents had actually shifted to Australia from Sparta. His father’s name is Jim Kambosos, who works as his manager.

George used to play rugby earlier. He even played for the Gymea Gorillas. However, he used to get bullied a lot for being overweight. When he reached 11, his father enrolled him in boxing classes to improve his fitness. Within a short time, he loses the excess weight. Subsequently, he made a place in the professional rugby squad, Cronulla Sharks.

George Kambosos Net Worth & Career in Boxing

 

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George had to choose between rugby and boxing when he turned into a teenager. He eventually decided to pursue boxing. George had an amazing amateur fighting career. He had won 85 fights out of 100 before turning professional. George studied at the Bexley Public School.

Kambosos fought his first professional boxing match in May 2013 against Filipino fighter, Jayson Mac Gura. He won the first fight via a technical knockout in the second round. George then fought against World No. 9, Brandon Ogilvie in December 2016. In the end, he came out as the winner of the match. In May 2017, he faced Qamil Balla and defeated him by a unanimous decision.

Kambosos claimed the IBF Pan Pacific title and the WBA Oceania titles by knocking out Krai Setthaphon. After signing a promotional contract with DiBella Entertainment in April 2018, he made his debut in the United States in May 2018 against Jose Forero. He knocked out Forero in only 1 minute and 48 seconds. George defeated Rey Perez in January 2019. Then he fought with the toughest opponent, Mickey Bey in December 2019, He won the fight by a split decision in the end.

Kambosos continued to show his tremendous form in 2020. He faced the former IBF featherweight champion, Lee Selby, and won against him by split decision on October 31, 2020. The victory made him eligible for the IBF lightweight title. In January 2021, his next opponent fixed by the IBF was the undefeated unified lightweight champion, Teofimo Lopez. He won the fight against Lopez via split decision and became the new unified lightweight world champion.

Kambosos’s next opponent was 23 years old American boxer, Devin Haney. He clashed with Haney for the 8th undisputed title of the four-belt. The much-awaited fight took place at Marvel Stadium on June 5, 2022. However, he lost the fight and all four major titles to Devin Haney via a unanimous decision.

Personal Life

George Kambosos is married to an Australian native lady, Bec Pereira. His wife’s profession is not specified yet. As per reports, the pair shares three kids together. They welcomed their third child in September 2021. Their eldest kids name are Evalias and Leonidas Kambosos.

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George Kambosos’ personal wealth is estimated to be around $1.5 million as of 2023. Kambosos was reportedly guaranteed 70% of the total fight purse amount which equals $10 million against Devin Haney on June 5, 2022. In addition, he also received a much bigger share of the PPV sales.