Incredible scenes a short time ago in the UK as Josh Padley challenges for the world title where he showed some power here.
To drop someone with a jab in professional boxing is rare.
We saw one recently but to drop a world champion with one is even more unheard of.
Here it was a short time ago:
Incredible stuff.
Omari Jones in the US recently dropped an opponent with a jab here as well.
For those not familiar with Josh Kelly tonight and the world champion from Russia — some quick details:
- British super welterweight (“Pretty Boy”) from Sunderland, age 31, 2016 Olympian
- Record entering fight: 17-1-1 (9 KOs); on 7-8 fight win streak after 2021 loss to David Avanesyan.
- Unique: Overcame hypochondria (health anxiety) that once hurt training; now in prime at 154 lbs.
- Tonight: Challenged undefeated Russian IBF super welterweight champ Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-0, 17 KOs) in Newcastle main event for first world title shot.
- Murtazaliev known for power (destroyed Tim Tszyu); Kelly aimed to outbox with skill and home crowd.
