Summary
Josh Kelly won his first world title by defeating Bakhram Murtazaliev and becoming the IBF light-middleweight champion in Newcastle. The judges scored the match in Kelly's favor, and he celebrated with his trainer and the crowd. Kelly joins five other male world champions from the UK.
Key Facts
- Josh Kelly defeated Bakhram Murtazaliev to win the IBF light-middleweight title in Newcastle.
- Kelly won by a majority decision, with two judges having him ahead and one scoring it a draw.
- During the fight, both Kelly and Murtazaliev were knocked down, but some falls by Kelly were ruled as slips.
- This victory makes Kelly Sunderland's first world champion and extends his win streak to eight.
- Kelly's victory adds him to the list of six reigning male world boxing champions from the UK.
- Elif Nur Turhan successfully defended her IBF lightweight title earlier the same night.
