George Kambosos Jr. to Face Daud Yordan in Super Lightweight Debut on March 22nd DAZN in Sydney

Former lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. is set to make his Matchroom debut in a headline bout against seasoned veteran Daud Yordan on March 22nd in Sydney, Australia. The event, announced by Matchroom last week, will also feature prominent fighters such as Skye Nicholson, Cherneka Johnson, and Teremoana Teremoana on the undercard. According to reports from Keith Idec, corroborating earlier information from Dan Rafael, Kambosos will step up to the super lightweight division to face Yordan in what marks his first fight in the new weight class.

Yordan (43-4, 31 KO), a 37-year-old Indonesian fighter with nearly two decades of professional experience, has largely flown under the radar in recent years. His last notable appearance was in 2018, when he dropped a competitive decision to Anthony Crolla in a lightweight eliminator. Since then, Yordan has fought six times, primarily in low-profile bouts across southern Asia. Despite his lack of recent high-level activity, Yordan has been handed a surprising opportunity to headline a DAZN event, marking his first major spotlight in years.

Kambosos (21-3, 10 KO), nicknamed “Ferocious,” enters the fight looking to rebound from a challenging stretch in his career. The Australian star has gone 1-3 in his last four fights, with his sole victory during that period—a controversial split decision over Maxi Hughes—drawing criticism from fans and analysts alike. Notably, all of Kambosos’ wins in the 2020s have come via split or majority decision, highlighting the need for a more decisive performance as he transitions to the super lightweight division.

The choice of Yordan as an opponent suggests Matchroom is aiming to give Kambosos a winnable fight to rebuild momentum. Yordan’s previous experience in Australia—where he fought three times between 2011 and 2013—may have played a role in the matchup. However, with Yordan’s career largely in decline and Kambosos seeking to reestablish himself as a top contender, the bout appears designed to provide Kambosos with a clear path to victory.

The March 22nd event promises to be a significant night for Australian boxing, with Kambosos headlining a stacked card that also showcases rising talent like Skye Nicholson and Cherneka Johnson. For Kambosos, the fight represents a chance to reignite his career in a new weight class, while Yordan will look to defy the odds and make one last statement on the big stage.

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