Biography
Josh Kelly is a British professional boxer from Sunderland who won the IBF light middleweight world title in January 2026 by outpointing Bakhram Murtazaliev. A slick southpaw with exceptional movement, 'Pretty Boy' Kelly's world title win was a redemption story after his 2021 loss.
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Quick Facts
Total Fights20
DivisionLight Middleweight
StanceOrthodox
NationalityBritish
Status Champion
Win Distribution
KO/TKO9
Decision9
Latest News
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BRITISH BOXERS
Sebastian Fundora-Josh Kelly 154lbs unification bout in preliminary talks
BoxingSceneApr 2, 2026interview
KELLY'S CRUSADE: TÉLLEZ TARGETS 'PRETTY BOY' AFTER MENDOZA MAULING!
British BoxersApr 2, 2026news
KELLY'S CONTROVERSIAL CROWN: IBF DEFENCE ON THE HORIZON AFTER MURTAZALIEV MUDDLE!
British BoxersMar 30, 2026news
KELLY'S JULY FIREWORKS: THE MEAN MACHINE SET FOR IBF DEFENCE!
The Ring (via British Boxers)Mar 30, 2026news
INTERVIEW
BRITISH BOXERS
Eddie Hearn: ‘Next few days are the last to make’ Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis
BoxingSceneMar 2, 2026interview
Kelly: Benn 'not on my level' but Stadium of Light fight can happen
Sky Sports BoxingFeb 12, 2026news