Photo: Matchroom Boxing – In action this week, Cameron Vuong (6-0, 3 KOs) is my prospect of the month for November.
The generation following mine tends to be quite arrogant. When I told my superior, Noé Cloutier, that my prospect of the month was English boxer Cameron Vuong, he retorted that I was stubbornly betting on a technical boxer without knockout power, just as I had done with Anthony Yigit in 2017.
It will take more than that to discourage me from writing about this future world champion in the 140-pound division.
Cameron Vuong (6-0, 3 KOs) has been boxing under Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom banner since 2023. He’s frequently placed on the undercards of major fights in England, ensuring he gets maximum exposure. Early on, he was matched against Joe Hughes (8-3, 1 KO) in a local clash.
What I particularly admire about Cameron Vuong is his attitude outside the ring: he knows how to market himself. He’s active on podcasts, public appearances, and media engagements—journalistic gold. Recently, he even requested people stop referring to him as a prospect; he’s already eager to face the best in the division. Eddie Hearn, who firmly believes in his talent, has stated that Vuong possesses special potential and could accelerate his progression.
An International Prospect
There’s a fun rumor circulating, and I choose to believe it: Eddie Hearn reportedly keeps photos of Cameron Vuong on his bedside table. This 22-year-old, with Vietnamese, Chinese, and Italian roots, represents an opportunity for Matchroom and Eddie Hearn to tap into new markets for hosting boxing events.
“There’s been a lot of buzz coming out of the Northeast about this young man’s potential, and now he’ll have the platform and support he needs to become a rising star in boxing. The renowned Birtley Boxing Club has produced so many gems, and Cameron looks poised to be the next,” the famous British promoter once remarked.
A Talent to Watch
In the ring is where Noé Cloutier and I disagree. I love Vuong’s dynamic boxing style, where every punch and movement seems calculated, as if he were Denzel Washington in Equalizer. Vuong is a technically gifted boxer, extremely agile on his feet, and precise with his punches. He constantly moves his upper body, feints frequently, and skillfully dodges his opponents’ attacks. He excels at counter-punching and often follows up with impactful combinations.
Room for Improvement
However, as the saying goes, “Too much of a good thing can be bad.” This is Vuong’s main weakness and what could hinder his progression. He moves excessively at times, dodging the same punch three times when one evasion would suffice. He keeps his lead hand very low, similar to Lucian Bute. This could be risky against an opponent willing to take hits to land a counter. His style heavily relies on instincts and reflexes, embodying the essence of the sweet science. But to reach the top, he’ll need to better handle close-range fighting and refine his inside game.
Another area for growth is his lack of punching power. While Cameron Vuong can achieve knockouts through an accumulation of punches, he has yet to prove he can deliver a one-punch knockout.
In Action Soon
Cameron Vuong has requested a significant step up in competition for his next bout. On November 30, he’ll face Gavin Gwynne (17-3-1, 5 KOs) live on DAZN. It’s only a matter of time before Vuong challenges a Joe Cordina or a Sam Noakes in a major main event in England.
We’re looking at a young prodigy, technically brilliant, skilled at self-promotion with sharp social media commentary, and backed by Eddie Hearn’s promotional powerhouse. I’m confident in my prediction: Cameron Vuong is the future of the super-lightweight division.
And who knows? If my prediction holds true, perhaps one day—somewhere in Asia, Europe, or America—his path will cross with that of Jhon Orobio…
