Josh Kelly is up for the big fight this weekend in the big one in boxing between England vs Russia — Kelly challenges for the world title.
Kelly is a class act but his trainer Adam Booth seems all over the place for some reason lately.
Strange.
Booth was once a popular trainer but not anymore in England for some reason in recent years.
This weekend will all be about Josh Kelly however — he will be focused on himself and wants a good fight from his Russian foe:
Big fight this weekend. Josh Kelly has been fast on the pads here too.
Here’s some facts on what is going down this weekend:
Opponent: Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-0, 17 KOs) – IBF super welterweight champion.
Title at stake: IBF 154 lb (super welterweight) world title – Kelly’s first world title shot.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Venue: Utilita Arena, Newcastle, England (hometown advantage for Kelly from nearby Sunderland).
Broadcast: DAZN (main card ~5:00 PM GMT / 12:00 PM EST; main event ~9:30 PM GMT).
Records: Kelly 17-1-1 (9 KOs) vs. Murtazaliev 23-0 (17 KOs).Odds: Kelly significant underdog; Murtazaliev favored due to power and KO record.
Key angle: Kelly’s slick boxing & 7-fight win streak vs. Murtazaliev’s heavy power and inactivity since 2024.
Here are the fight times for Josh Kelly’s world title challenge this weekend.
