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Josh Kelly

Josh Kelly has held the IBF super welterweight world title since 2026. Kelly has fought 2 world title bouts, winning 2.

World title bouts
2
Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
2–0
World titles held
1
Longest world title reign (IBF super welterweight, 2026–present)
9 months

World title reigns and bouts

Jan 2026 – Jan 2028

Super WelterweightWBA
2026age 31Aprage 32JulOct2027Aprage 33JulOct2028
202620272028

WonLostDrawn or no contestScheduled

Timeline of world title events

  1. 2026

  2. Josh Kelly beats Bakhram Murtazaliev via majority decision 12/12

    Super Welterweight · IBF

  3. Josh Kelly beats Caoimhin Agyarko via unanimous decision 12/12

    Super Welterweight · IBF

  4. 2027

  5. Josh Kelly v Jaron Ennis

    Super Welterweight · WBA, WBO and IBF Scheduled