How to watch George Kambosos fight in Australia: TV channel, live stream and start time for Vasiliy Lomachenko fight

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The eagerly anticipated clash between George Kambosos and Vasiliy Lomachenko goes down at Perth's RAC Arena this Sunday, May 12.

With the vacant IBF lightweight title on the line, Aussie fans are set to be treated to a Mother's Day special.

Now 30, "Ferocious" Kambosos boasts a record of 21-2, while the 36-year-old Lomachenko is now 17-3 as a professional following a career which saw him pick up two Olympic gold medals and world titles in three weight classes.

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Both fighters have previously held multiple straps in the 135-pound division.

Lomachenko hasn't fought since his narrow loss to Devin Haney last May, while Kambosos last fought in July, narrowly defeating Maxi Hughes to position himself once again in the world title picture after dropping his titles in consecutive defeats to Devin Haney.

Here's how to watch all the action in Australia:

How to watch George Kambosos fight in Australia: TV channel, live stream

Lomachenko vs. Kambosos is a pay-per-view event in Australia.

Fans can purchase the main card through Foxtel's Main Event or via streaming platform Kayo.

An existing Kayo subscription is not required to purchase the pay-per-view.

Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos price: How much does the  event cost in Australia?

For Foxtel subscribers, the pay-per-view can be purchased through Main Event for an additional $69.95.

Lomachenko vs. Kambosos can also be purchased through Kayo for $69.95, although no existing subscription is required.

What time is Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos in Australia?

The Lomachenko vs. Kambosos main card is due to begin at 12pm AEST, which is 10am local time in Perth, on Sunday, May 12.

Depending on the length of the earlier bouts, the fighters should step into the ring of the main event around 2pm AEST / 12pm AWST.

Two fights will follow the main event, while the first bout of the undercard is due to begin at 11am AEST / 9am AWST.

 AWST (local)ACSTAEST
First fight9am10:30am11am
Main card10am11:30am12pm
Main event (approx.)12pm1:30pm2pm

In the U.S., the event will take place on Saturday, May 11, with the main card due to begin at 10pm ET, and the main event likely to start around 12pm ET.

    Vasiliy Lomachenko career record and bio

    • Nationality: Ukrainian
    • Born: February 17, 1988
    • Height: 5'7" (170cm)
    • Reach: 65 1/2 inches (166cm)
    • Total fights: 20
    • Record: 17-3 with 11 wins via knockout

    George Kambosos career record and bio 

    • Nationality: Australian
    • Born: June 14, 1993
    • Height: 5'9" (175cm)
    • Reach: 68 inches (173cm)
    • Total fights: 22
    • Record: 21-2 with 10 wins via knockout

    Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos fight card

    • Vasiliy Lomachencko vs. George Kambosos for the vacant IBF lightweight title
    • Nina Hughes vs. Cherneka Johnson for the WBA bantamweight title
    • Andrew Moloney vs. Pedro Guevara for the interim WBC super flyweight title
    • Imam Khataev vs. Ricards Bolotniks; light heavyweight
    • Faiga Opelu vs. Joe Goodall; heavyweight*
    • Lucas Browne vs. Hemi Ahio; heavyweight*

    *Fights to take place following the main event

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    Tom Naghten is a senior editor for The Sporting News Australia.