George Kambosos Jr. has had a solid run since turning pro in 2013. But his career took a downward turn in 2022. And why? Well, he ran into a younger, sharper, and hungrier Devin Haney, who completely outclassed him, twice. That loss stripped George Kambosos of the lightweight belts he had worked so hard to take from Teofimo Lopez just a year prior. Since the two losses, things haven’t exactly gone his way. Sure, he bounced back to win the IBO title, but let’s be honest. His victory over Maxi Hughes in July 2023 was controversial at best. Then came his shot at the IBF title against the veteran Vasiliy Lomachenko and after the fight it was back to square one again.
Now, here we are again, in a new new division—140 lbs. The Ferocious is stepping into the ring against another younger opponent, Jake Wyllie, who wasn’t even supposed to be here—he stepped up at the last minute. But don’t sleep on Wyllie. Looking at his resume, he might just be the one to make history repeat itself for Kambosos. So, let’s break this fight down and see who’s got the edge. Keep reading for the full analysis.
George Kambosos Jr. vs. Jake Wyllie: Who has better stats and record?
George Kambosos Jr. has been in the fight game for over a decade, putting together a respectable record of 21 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws. Out of those victories, 10 came by knockout, giving him a solid 47.62% KO ratio. But let’s be real—his momentum has slowed. In his last five fights, spread across three years, he’s only fought about every eight months. And while he’s been going the distance—averaging 12 rounds per fight—his performances have raised more questions than answers. But can he really keep up with the new wave of fighters coming through?
Enter Jake Wyllie. The 24-year-old knockout artist has been tearing through opponents since turning pro in 2020. Out of his 16 wins, a staggering 15 have come by KOs—that’s a mind-blowing 93.75% knockout rate. He doesn’t just beat his opponents; he wipes them out early. His fights rarely make it past the first few rounds, making him one of the division’s most dangerous punchers despite his relative obscurity.
His last fight, though, was an exception. Back in February, Wyllie faced Allan Villanueva, but a 3rd-round accidental head clash forced the doctor to stop the fight due to a nasty cut near Villanueva’s eye. The result was a no-contest. But if we’re talking about pure firepower, Wyllie has embarrassed plenty of opponents. He’s bulldozed fighters like Prasong Wichuma and Matt Powell, snatching up titles along the way. In 2023, he obliterated Kye MacKenzie in the first round to win the ANBF Australasian Super Light title. Last year, he added another belt to his collection by stopping Dylan Emery for the Australian Super Light title.
Now, if we were talking about a prime Kambosos vs. Wyllie, this could have been a much tighter fight. Kambosos’ experience and ring IQ might have dragged Wyllie into deep waters. But based on their current form? It’s tough to see Kambosos keeping up with Wyllie’s speed and explosiveness. That being said, fights aren’t won on paper. Could there be factors that can tilt the odds back in Kambosos’ favor? Absolutely.
Kambosos Jr. vs. Wyllie height, weight, reach comparison, and more
Alright, let’s talk about the physical side of things. Sure, George Kambosos has experience, skill, and a better class of opponents on his side, but sometimes, the tale of the tape can tell a different story.
First up—height. The Ferocious has a slight edge, standing at 5’9″ (176 cm), which puts him two inches above Wyllie, who’s 5’7″ (170 cm). Not a massive difference, but in a fight where reach matters, those extra inches could come in handy. Speaking of reach, Kambosos stretches out to 68.1 inches (173 cm), giving him a bit more range to work with. Both guys fight from an orthodox stance, so no tricky Southpaw matchups here—it’s straight-up boxing with no style clash.
Now, onto weight. The weigh-ins showed almost no gap. Kambosos came in at 139¼ pounds, while Wyllie was right there at 139½. But here’s the thing—fight night weight is a whole different game. And since there’s no rehydration clause in their contract, one of them could step into the ring much heavier than the other, which might play a role.
But here’s where Wyllie shines—youth. At 24, he’s seven years younger than Kambosos, and that often means fresher legs, better endurance, and more explosiveness. Kambosos, on the other hand, has one big weapon—experience against top-level opponents. He’s been through 177 professional rounds, compared to Wyllie’s 51. And let’s not forget, he’s faced some of the best in the game. That kind of battle-tested experience isn’t something you can teach—it’s earned. If anyone knows how to survive and adapt, it’s Kambosos.
So, who’s got the edge? Honestly, based on how they’ve looked lately, Wyllie’s power and aggression could be the difference-maker. If he lands clean early, it could be lights out. But if Kambosos weathers the storm and drags Wyllie into the later rounds, things could get really interesting. Let’s not forget that Kambosos has had a full camp whereas Wyllie is stepping in at the last minute with little to no training. Now, that may count for something come fight night.
What do you think? Does the young knockout artist take over, or does the veteran prove he’s still got it? Let’s hear it.
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