- Global boxers to participate in three exclusive World Title boxing fights coming to RAC Arena on 12 May 2024
- George Kambosos Jr. to battle Vasiliy Lomachenko for Lightweight World Title
- Blockbuster boxing fights to be broadcast live to over 100 countries
- Corporate and travel packages available now, with general public tickets going on sale from 10am this Friday
- Supported by the Western Australian Government
Perth is set to host a premium boxing event this May, with three World Title fights, including the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Lightweight World Title, secured in an Australian-exclusive.
Thousands of out-of-state visitors and Western Australians are expected to flock to RAC Arena on 12 May 2024 to see the world’s best boxers take part in this blockbuster event, which will also be broadcast across the globe to over 100 countries.
The main event will see Australian George Kambosos Jr. and Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko fight for the IBF Lightweight World Title, with two additional world title fights to be announced in the coming weeks.
A range of ancillary activities, including a public open training session and other community program elements, will build the excitement in Perth in the leadup to the event.
This announcement aligns with the Cook Government’s vision for the State to become the fastest growing events destination in the South East Asian region.
The world title fights add to the growing list of Australian-exclusive blockbuster events the WA Government has recently secured and hosted, including the two Coldplay concerts late last year and WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth, coming up on Saturday, 24 February at Optus Stadium.
Corporate and travel packages are available for purchase now, and general public tickets will go on sale from 10am on Friday, 2 February.
For more information, visit ticketek.com.au.
As stated by Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
“Our State will once again be showcased on the global stage as we host this blockbuster boxing event, which will be broadcast live to over 100 countries around the world.
“We know that major sporting events like this attract thousands of out-of-state visitors, generating millions of dollars for the local economy, and shine a huge international spotlight on our State.
“We make no secret of our ambition for Western Australia to become the fastest growing events destination in the South East Asian region and this Australian-exclusive Triple World Title Boxing event only adds to the growing list of major sporting events we have secured for WA.”
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
“Boxing is an iconic sport and has a loyal following of hundreds of millions from all around the globe.
“Securing this Triple World Title Boxing event highlights Western Australia’s spectacular tourism and sports infrastructure and showcases our State as a premier destination for major sporting events.
“We expect this to be a massive event at RAC Arena, and we can’t wait to announce the other fighters going head-to-head for a world title belt this May in the coming weeks.”
