George Kambosos vs Maxi Hughes date, time, odds, price, card for 2023 boxing fight

In a battle of lightweight contenders, George Kambosos Jr. will seek to prove his elite-level status, while Maxi Hughes once again looks to overcome the odds at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Kambosos, 29, is fresh off a pair of disappointing 12-round unanimous decision losses to undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney. Both of those bouts took place in Australia, but home advantage wasn’t enough for Kambosos, who struggled to impose his physical strength and determination on the quicker and more skilled fighter.

“Having fought the best lightweight boxers in the world, I now know I have become an even better fighter and have added further artillery and weapons to my overall fight game,” said Kambosos.

“Maxi Hughes is a good boxer, a tough Englishman, and I’m sure he will try his best, but I know and he knows that his best will not be enough. Hughes is not elite, and when you have been in there with elite boxers like I have, you pick up on the mistakes in a boxer like Hughes.”

WATCH: Kambosos vs. Hughes, live only on ESPN+ (U.S.)

Up until early 2021, Hughes was considered a domestic-level fighter on the British scene. However, a convincing triumph over Mexican hitter Jovanni Straffon took the Yorkshire-based lefty’s career to the next level. Subsequent wins over Ryan Walsh (UD 12) and former featherweight champ Kid Galahad (MD 12) have further bolstered Hughes’ reputation.

“I’m excited to realise my dream of fighting in the USA and to showcase my skills to a new audience,” Hughes said. “I’ll do what’s necessary to get the win.”

When is George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes?

• Date: Saturday, July 22 | Sunday, July 23
• Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT |  3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST 
• Main event: 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT |  4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST 

The Kambosos vs. Hughes fight takes place on July 22. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT |  3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST. The main event is expected to begin around 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT |  4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST, depending on the length of the earlier bouts. The first fight of the evening is expected to begin around 6 p.m. ET.

How to watch George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes

George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes price: How much does the card cost? 

Fans in the U.S. can watch the bout on ESPN+, with pricing information below. In Australia, the bout can be purchased through Main Event or Kayo PPV, for $39.95.

Where is the George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes fight taking place?

The event will be held at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma. This is a 5,000-seat multipurpose arena, which has held nine boxing cards since 2015. The venue also hosts other sporting events and concerts.

George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes betting odds

There are no odds posted on the George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes fight at time of writing. When odds are available, this page will be updated accordingly.

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How to buy tickets for George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes

Tickets go on sale Monday, June 5 at 10 a.m. CST via www.stubwire.com

George Kambosos record, titles won

• Nationality: Mexican
• Born: February 23, 1998
• Height: 5-7 (169 cm)
• Total fights: 29
• Record: 26-2-1 with 19 wins via knockout
• Titles won: Former unified lightweight champion

Maxi Hughes record, titles won

• Nationality: British
• Born: March 4, 1990
• Height: 5-7 (170 cm)
• Reach: ?
• Total fights: 33
• Record: 26-5-2 with 5 wins via knockout
• Titles won: Former British lightweight champion

George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes fight card

• George Kambosos vs. Maxi Hughes; lightweight
• Keyshawn Davis vs. Francesco Patera; lightweight
• Giovani Santillan vs. Erick Bone; welterweight
• Troy Isley vs. Antonio Todd; middleweight
• Amron Sands vs. Hemi Ahio; heavyweight
• Roney Hines vs. Michael Pirotton; heavyweight
• Stephen Shaw vs. Joe Goodall; heavyweight
• Jeremiah Milton vs. Willie Harvey; heavyweight