On Saturday, January 31, on the Newcastle Area, Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly headlines a Matchroom Boxing card dwell on DAZN. They’ll conflict for Murtazaliev’s IBF tremendous welterweight title.
Murtazaliev will conflict with Kelly for the Russian’s IBF crown, which he received in 2024 towards Tim Tszyu. We’ll convey you all the outcomes from each battle on the cardboard. The cardboard will start at roughly 17:00 GMT/13:00 ET.
All outcomes from Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly on January 31
Josh Padley vs Jaouad Belmehdi
It was the flip of the tremendous featherweights subsequent, as Josh Padley (18-1, 6 KOs) confronted Jaouad Belmehdi (23-3-3, 11 KOs) for the vacant European tremendous featherweight title.
Padley began brightly within the first spherical and regarded assured. Within the second spherical, he damage Belmehdi with a left hook and shortly knocked his opponent down with one other left hook. Padley smelt blood and landed a sequence of correct heavy punches that noticed Belmehdi crash to the canvas. The referee then waved the battle off, awarding Padley the second-round TKO win. Josh Padley is now the European tremendous featherweight champion!
Eli Turhan vs Taylah Gentzen
Elif Turhan (13-0, 8 KOs) was up subsequent within the first defence of her IBF light-weight world title towards Taylah Gentzen (8-2, 3 KOs).
It was a assured begin from Gentzen, who moved nicely and landed some good punches, whereas making the IBF champion miss by way of lateral motion. Gentzen continued to maneuver nicely, however because the rounds progressed, Turhan started to seek out her opponent with extra regularity.
By the halfway level, it appeared that Turhan started to get the higher of her opponent in what was a largely messy battle. Because the rounds progressed, Gentzen appeared to get a second wind, shifting nicely and interesting on the proper occasions. Turhan landed a giant proper hand within the eighth spherical, however regardless of buckling the Aussie’s legs, she survived till the top of the spherical. The Turkish fighter had extra success within the ninth spherical, making use of stress and touchdown massive punches.
It was a uncommon Turhan battle that went to the judges’ scorecards, which learn 97-93 for Gentzen, whereas the opposite two favoured the stress techniques of the Turkish fighter, scoring it 98-92 and 96-94. A powerful finish to the battle was sufficient for Turhan to retain her IBF title.
Leo Atang vs Amine Boucetta
The primary battle on the Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly major undercard noticed Leo Atang (4-0, 4 KOs) vs Amine Boucetta (9-18, 0 KOs) within the heavyweight division.
An anticipated robust begin from Atang noticed him maintain issues lengthy and differ his punches nicely. Boucetta continued to prioritise survival, whereas Atang stayed on the entrance foot and confirmed good variation within the opening two rounds. A pleasant flurry of punches, adopted by a left hand, noticed Boucetta take a knee and fail to beat the referee’s depend. Atang’s excellent begin continues.
Josh Blenkiron vs Robbie Colman
Josh Blenkiron (8-0-1, 0 KOs) vs Robbie Colman (7-1, 1 KO) was subsequent up for the vacant Northern Space light-weight title.
Colman began nicely and regarded to use stress, however Blenkiron put his pictures collectively nicely and had him trying assured after the primary two rounds. Each continued to have their moments over the following few rounds, however the work of “Blenka” regarded cleaner. Colman utilized efficient stress within the fourth and made it look uncomfortable for Blenkiron, in what was the 28-year-old’s finest spherical of the battle.
Extra back-and-forth motion ensued over the following few rounds, with Colman forcing the tempo. Regardless of this, the standard work continued to return from Blenkiron. The stress and want of Colman by no means abandoned him, however the smarter work continued to return from Blenkiron. A superb ninth spherical noticed each fighters give every part and commerce punches for your complete three minutes.
The referee had seen sufficient of Colman’s gumshield popping out and deducted some extent within the remaining spherical. Colman and Blenkiron each deserve large credit score for what was a pleasure to look at from the primary bell. It went to the referee’s scorecard, which learn 96-95 in favour of Josh Blenkiron, the brand new Northern Space light-weight champion.
Kiaran MacDonald vs Marius Vysniauskas
Up subsequent on the Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly undercard within the bantamweight division was the thrilling newbie Kiaran MacDonald (1-0, 0 KOs), making his skilled debut towards Marius Vysniauskas (3-28, 1 KO).
An excellent opening spherical from the debutant, who landed some lovely physique pictures, with the correct hook to the physique standing out. MacDonald continued to field impressively and diversified his assaults, whereas slipping something that got here again from Vysniauskas.
Because the Lithuanian tried to drive the stress within the fourth spherical, the Sunderland native landed a superbly timed counter proper, scoring a knockdown, which solely confirmed his domination. MacDonald confirmed poise all through the 4 rounds and deserved the 40-35 win on the referee’s scorecard.
Lee Rogers vs Erick Omar Lopez
Subsequent up within the tremendous bantamweight division was Lee Rogers (7-0, 2 KOs) vs Erick Omar Lopez (20-35-3, 12 KOs).
It was an excellent opening spherical from Rogers, as he showcased slick motion and picked his pictures nicely. The slick work from Rogers continued, and even when Lopez tried to battle again, the Newcastle native remained in management.
Lopez regarded to use stress and throw punches, however Rogers proved too nimble for his courageous opponent. The Mexican continued to return ahead and look to have interaction, however Rogers timed his pictures nicely all through and deserved the shut-out 60-54 victory.
Bradley Casey vs Lee Roberts
Within the opening battle of the night time, it was Bradley Casey (4-0, 1 KO) vs Lee Roberts (1-4, 1 KO) within the cruiserweight division.
After a pedestrian first half of the opening spherical, Casey shortly acquired into his groove, labored nicely off his jab and diversified his punches impressively. The domination and spectacular work price continued from the 21-year-old. Roberts confirmed bravery, however he simply couldn’t dwell with the variation from Casey.
Casey’s work price continued till the ultimate bell, and his accuracy improved. It was finally a snug night time for Casey, who received 40-36 on the referee’s scorecard.
