Aussie Kambosos stuns Lopez to become unified lightweight champ

George Kambosos celebrates his split decision win against Teofimo Lopez.NEW YORK - Australia's George Kambosos used a relentless attack and a stinging overhand right to become the undisputed lightweight boxing champion with a shocking split decision victory over Teofimo Lopez.

"I wasn't hurt," said Kambosos of the knockdown."I said to my corner 'Let's go hard. I am going to punish this kid.'" The soap-opera buildup to the showdown included eight postponements, six proposed locations and numerous legal challenges because of in-fighting between boxers, promoters and lawsuits.

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