George Kambosos Jr. Biography: Age, Record, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Spouse, Boxing, Fights

George Kambosos Jr. is an Australian professional boxer who held the unified lightweight world titles (WBA, IBF, WBO, and Ring magazine) from 2021 to 2022.

Known as “Ferocious,” he gained global fame by defeating Teófimo López in a significant upset, showcasing his aggressive style and Greek-Australian pride.

He continues to inspire as a top contender in the lightweight and super lightweight divisions.

Profile

• Full Name: George Kambosos Jr.
• Stage Name: George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr.
• Born: June 14, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Professional Boxer
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches (174 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Jim Kambosos and Mrs. Kambosos
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Bec Pereira
• Children: Evaliahs Kambosos, Leonidas Kambosos, Santiago Kambosos
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

George Kambosos Jr. was born on June 14, 1993, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He grew up with his parents, Mr. Jim Kambosos and Mrs. Kambosos, who are of Greek descent.

No public information is available about his siblings. George is of Australian nationality and Greek ethnicity.

His religion is not publicly known. As a child, he was bullied for being overweight, so his father enrolled him in boxing classes at age 11 to improve his fitness.

George attended Bexley Public School in Sydney’s southern suburbs. No further details about his education, such as high school or college, are publicly available.

His focus on boxing from a young age shaped his path more than formal schooling.

Career

George Kambosos Jr. started boxing at 11, amassing an impressive 85 wins in 100 amateur fights, including state and national titles. He turned pro in May 2013 at 19, debuting with a second-round TKO against Jayson Mac Gura in Sydney.

Between 2013 and 2017, he won the Australian NSW, Australian, WBA-PABA, and WBA Oceania lightweight titles.

In 2017, he became Manny Pacquiao’s leading sparring partner for fights, including against Jeff Horn, gaining valuable experience.

In April 2018, George signed with DiBella Entertainment and debuted in the U.S., knocking out Jose Forero in under two minutes.

He continued his rise, defeating Rey Perez in 2019 and returning to Greece to knock out Richard Pena at the Galatsi Olympic Hall.

In December 2019, he beat former IBF lightweight champion Mickey Bey by split decision, followed by a win over former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby in 2020, earning him a shot at the IBF lightweight title.

His career peaked in November 2021 when he upset Teófimo López in New York, winning the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring magazine lightweight titles via split decision, a fight named Ring Magazine’s Upset of the Year.

He lost the titles to Devin Haney in 2022 in two unanimous decision bouts in Australia. In July 2023, he earned $7.9 million fighting Maxi Hughes, and in May 2024, he faced Vasiliy Lomachenko for the IBF lightweight title, losing by 11th-round TKO.

In March 2025, he won a unanimous decision against Jake Wyllie, eyeing a super lightweight title shot against Richardson Hitchins. With a 22-3-0 record, George remains a proud Australian, pushing to reclaim world champion status.

Awards & Nominations

• Multiple Australian National Championships (Amateur)
• 2021: Ring Magazine Upset of the Year (Win over Teófimo López)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @georgekambososjr

Personal Life

George Kambosos Jr., 32, lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife, Bec Pereira, whom he married after dating since mid-2014.

They have three children: Evaliahs (born July 21, 2017), Leonidas (born July 22, 2019), and Santiago (born September 2021). George stands at 5 feet 9 inches and is known for his disciplined lifestyle as a boxer.

His Greek heritage is a big part of his identity, with his Spartan tattoo symbolizing his fighting spirit. He balances family life with his career, often sharing moments with his kids on social media.

George is a proud Australian, dedicated to inspiring young athletes and promoting boxing in his home country.

Net Worth

George Kambosos Jr.’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million to $5 million.

His earnings come from fight purses, including $10 million for his first Devin Haney fight in 2022 and $7.9 million for his Maxi Hughes bout in 2023, plus endorsements with Everlast, Monster Energy, Nike, and Toyota.

His success as a world champion and high-profile fights have built his wealth.