The Sydney Homecoming of George Kambosos Jr. just took an unexpected turn and not as he planned. His original opponent, Daud Yordan, was excluded on medical grounds, which made him struggle for a replacement less than a week before the combat night. Go to Jake Wyllie, a 24-year-old Knockout artist in Queensland who literally intended to sit in the crowd before heading on the head.
Wyllie gets the call – from spectator to main event
Wyllie (16-1, 15 food) was supposed to be just another fan in the Qudos Bank Arena, but now he’s in the ring with Kambosos for the biggest struggle in his career.
“That’s what dreams are made up,” says Wyllie. “I have already arranged tickets to come and watch on Saturday and now I am fighting in the main meeting.”
This is one way to save money on a ticket.
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I’m ready to take it with both hands. George has at the highest level box, but I’m young, ambitious and ready to put it all on the right path. Expect fireworks! Jake ‘The Machine’ Wyllie is coming. ‘
Big talk, but going into a short notice against a former undisputed lightweight champion is not exactly a recipe for a dismay. Kambosos was in the best – Theofimo Lopez, Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko – while Wyllie knocked out the local opposition.
Kambosos laughs of the ‘Rocky’ narrative
Kambosos (21-3, 10 COs) is not interested in fairy tales. He considers it just another step towards a 140-pound title against IBF champion Richardson Hitchins, and Wyllie is just a name on the resume.
“Boxing is unpredictable, and it is very unfortunate to pull Daud Yordan medically five days before the event, but the ferocious performance continues because there is no performance without me,” Kambosos said.
He acknowledged Wyllie’s credentials, but concluded any talk of an underdog story:
“I give Jake the ‘Rocky’ shot! The opportunity, but that’s where it ends. It’s not a Rocky movie, don’t distort it – there’s no happy ending. A losing statement is what you will see on Saturday night. Victory in any way. “
This is the polite way of saying that Wyllie is being destroyed.
Big names, great interests in Sydney
The Qudos Bank Arena will be packed, and although Kambosos-while is now the most important event, the Women’s World title fights bring some serious interests:
- Skye Nicolson (12-0, 1 KO) wants to defend her WBC springweight belt against Tiara Brown (18-0, 11 COs) in a fight from unbeaten fighters.
- Cherneka Johnson (16-2, 6 costs) and Nina Hughes (6-1, 2 COs) completed their rivalry in a WBA Bantamweight title Rematch after their controversial first fight last May.
- The heavyweight outlook Teremoana Jr. (6-0, 6 COs) wants its 100% knockout record against James ‘The Beast’ Singh (12-5, 11 COs).
Match room boss Eddie Hearn, never one that is away from hype, calls it “The largest map in Australia so far this year.”
‘In the first place, we wish Daud Yordan a quick recovery. Now, at short notice, young Jake Wyllie comes with a life -changing opportunity to shock the world and destroy George Kambosos Jr. plans. He is a dangerous puncher with an increasing reputation as a halt, so expect fireworks this Saturday at the Qudos Bank Arena. Sydney we are coming – and I can’t wait. ‘
Last updated on 03/17/2025
