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Donagh Corby

George Kambosos Jr survives missed weight scare to make Devin Haney fight official

George Kambosos Jr made weight at the second time of asking after initially missing by less than half-a-pound for his undisputed lightweight title fight against Devin Haney.

Kambosos was believed to have tipped the scale under the 135lb limit at his hotel, but after stripping off behind a towel at the official weigh-ins, he came in 135.36lb. Haney made the weight on the button with his first step on the scales, while the Australian fighter was forced to cut again within a two-hour time limit.

Over 40,000 fans are expected to pack into the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne tonight to watch the Aussie fighter attempt to make history as the first undisputed lightweight champion of the four-belt era. Standing in his way is the unbeaten Haney, who left Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing in order to make the fight happen with Lou DiBella and Bob Arum.

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