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Josh Kelly Eyeing Stadium of Light Homecoming Fight After Stunning World Title Victory
Josh Kelly won the IBF junior middleweight title by majority decision, overcoming a ninth-round knockdown to claim victory in front of his home crowd in Newcastle.
- Yesterday, Josh Kelly won the IBF world junior middleweight title by majority decision, 115-111, 114-113 and 113-113, at Utilita Arena, Newcastle, dethroning Bakhram Murtazaliev.
- Using quick counters, Kelly's round four jab forced Murtazaliev to the canvas, but he recovered and was knocked down again in round nine by a left hook.
- On the full card, Josh Padley stopped Jaouad Belmehdi in round two for the European junior lightweight title, with updates showing multiple stoppages and results.
- Kelly celebrated at the bell, finishing strongly with a late combination as Murtazaliev's corner stayed subdued after their man left the ring a bruised former champion.
- Kelly is now in contention to face the winner of WBO champion Xander Zayas versus WBA titleholder Abass Baraou, with a first defence at 154 pounds or a potential showdown with Jaron 'Boots' Ennis.
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