The profession of Josh Kelly (17-1-1, 9 KOs) has all the time been considerably of an enigma, with loads of promise, however perhaps not the promise fulfilled.
He has recorded spectacular wins in opposition to Ishmael Davis and, most lately, Flavius Biea. It was lately introduced by varied media retailers, together with BoxingScene, that Crew Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-0, 17 KOs) have referred to as off a handbag bid between their fighter and Josh Kelly.
Rumours then started to floor that Kelly had re-signed with Matchroom, with the promotional large anticipated to stage the combat. Frank Smith has spoken to Boxing Social and clarified Kelly’s promotional future.
Frank Smith clarifies Josh Kelly’s promotional state of affairs
Chatting with Boxing Social, Smith was requested to talk on the state of affairs and make clear the Mutazaliev combat and Kelly’s promotional future:
“Yeah, Matchroom shall be selling Josh Kelly. Nothing’s introduced but. A number of discuss. I’ll all the time wait till it’s formally introduced on all this stuff.
“I’ve been talking to Adam Sales space rather a lot. He nonetheless has some type of relationship with Wasserman, however not from a promotional capability so far as i’m conscious. So, Matchroom can be selling him transferring ahead.”
Kelly vs Murtazaliev – date focused
BoxingScene additional reveals that the Kelly-Murtazaliev combat is being focused for a date close to the top of January within the U.Okay., with DAZN streaming the bout.
Regardless of Murtazaliev being the present IBF tremendous welterweight champion, it seems possible the combat shall be headed to the north east of England, with Sunderland or Newcastle possible touchdown spots.
Murtazaliev has a fearsome repute following his damaging win in opposition to Tim Tszyu, and would current a formidable goal for Kelly.
The Brit would additionally current a fancy puzzle for the reigning champion. Kelly is fleet-footed and troublesome to pin down. His wonderful motion and punch placement might frustrate the champion.
Kelly vs Murtazaliev, who’re you backing?
