Liam Wilson makes 135-pound debut vs Youssef Dib, with George Kambosos in his crosshairs

Liam Wilson cut a forlorn figure as he was being interviewed by ESPN’s Mark Kriegel in the ring at the Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, Arizona in March.

The 28-year-old Australian was sheepishly trying to explain why he abandoned his boxing in favor of brawling with tough Mexican Oscar Valdez in what was otherwise a competitive fight at junior lightweight.

“I tried to box the first few rounds and my heart got the better of me,” said Wilson, who was stopped on his feet with seconds...