What is Josh Kelly's Record?
Josh Kelly's record currently stands at 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Of those 18 wins, he has stopped 9 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 50%. In his 1 loss, he was stopped. He's boxed a total of 139 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 7 rounds on average.
When was his last fight and how active is he?
Josh Kelly's last fight took place against Bakhram Murtazaliev on January 31, 2026, in Newcastle, United Kingdom. He won by majority decision after 12 rounds. That fight was 15 days ago.
Kelly's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 1 month and 29 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 19 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 40 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.
What belts does Josh Kelly hold?
He won IBF World Junior Middleweight belt against Bakhram Murtazaliev, beating him by majority decision after 12 rounds on January 31, 2026. He has held this belt for a total of 15 days (15 days) and is yet to make a defense of the belt. He is yet to make a mandatory defense of this belt.
How Old Is Josh Kelly And Where Is he From?
The super welterweight is currently 31 years old. He was born on March 7, 1994, so he will turn 32 in 20 days.
Kelly was born in the United Kingdom.
How long has Kelly been fighting?
Josh Kelly made his professional debut in April 2017, so he has been a pro for 8 years and 10 months.
How good is he?
Kelly is currently ranked 6th by The Ring at Super Welterweight.
How tall is Kelly, What is his Reach And Which Stance Does he Use?
Kelly is 5' 10" tall, which is 178cm. His reach is 72 inches, which is 183 cm. Kelly fights from a traditional orthodox stance, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.
What are some potential opponents for Josh Kelly?
Some potential future fights for Kelly include Chris Eubank Jr, Brandon Rios, Tim Tszyu, Unified Super Welterweight Champion Xander Zayas and Denzel Bentley.
What will be Josh Kelly's Next Fight And Where Can I Watch It?
Josh Kelly doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.
Some potential future fights for Kelly include Chris Eubank Jr, Brandon Rios, Tim Tszyu, Unified Super Welterweight Champion Xander Zayas and Denzel Bentley.
In the UK you can usually stream Kelly's fights on DAZN UK.
In the US you can usually stream Josh Kelly's fights via DAZN.
What are some recent Josh Kelly results?
Kelly has won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 2 of them, going the distance 3 times.
In his last fight, he defeated Bakhram Murtazaliev on January 31, 2026, by majority decision in their IBF World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Utilita Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Prior to that, he had defeated Flavius Biea on June 6, 2025, by knockout in the 1st round at Newcastle Arena, Newcastle.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Ishmael Davis on September 21, 2024, by majority decision in their 12 round contest at Wembley Stadium, London.
Before that, he had won against Placido Ramirez on December 16, 2023, by knockout in the 3rd round at Beacon of Light, Sunderland.
He had beaten Gabriel Alberto Corzo on July 15, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle.
Josh Kelly Stats
| Age | Date Of Birth | Nationality | Height | Reach | Stance | Weight Division |
| 31 | March 07, 1994 | United Kingdom | 178 cm | 183 cm | orthodox | Super Welterweight (154 lb) |
Josh Kelly Record
| Professional Record | Wins | Wins By KO | Knockout Percentage | Losses | Losses By Stoppage | Draws | Pro Rounds | Debut |
| 18-1-1 | 18 | 9 | 50% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 139 | 2017 |
Josh Kelly Rankings
| Weight | The Ring Magazine | WBC | IBF | WBA | WBO |
| Super Welterweight | 6 | - | - | - | - |
Josh Kelly Recent Contests
| Date | Opponent | Result | Replay | Venue |
| 2026-01-31 | Bakhram Murtazaliev | Won (MD 12) | | Utilita Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom |
| 2025-06-06 | Flavius Biea | Won (KO 1) | | Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom |
| 2024-09-21 | Ishmael Davis | Won (MD 12) | | Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom |
| 2023-12-16 | Placido Ramirez | Won (KO 3) | | Beacon of Light, Sunderland, United Kingdom |
| 2023-07-15 | Gabriel Alberto Corzo | Won (UD 12) | | Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom |
| 2022-12-02 | Troy Williamson | Won (UD 12) | | Utilita Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom |
| 2022-07-30 | Lucas Brian Ariel Bastida | Won (UD 10) | | Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom |
| 2022-06-17 | Peter Kramer | Won (TKO 4) | | Echo Arena, Merseyside, United Kingdom |
| 2021-02-20 | David Avanesyan | Lost (TKO 6) |
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| Wembley (SSE) Arena, London, United Kingdom |
| 2019-12-20 | Winston Campos | Won (UD 10) |
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| Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, United States |
| 2019-06-01 | Ray Robinson | D (MD ) | | Madison Square Garden, New York, United States |
| 2019-04-20 | Przemyslaw Runowski | Won (UD 10) | | O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom |
| 2018-06-16 | Kris George | Won (TKO 7) | | Metro Radio Arena, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom |
| 2018-03-31 | Carlos Molina | Won (UD 10) | | Principality Stadium, Wales, United Kingdom |
| 2017-12-13 | Jean Michel Hamilcaro | Won (TKO 6) | | York Hall, London, United Kingdom |
| 2017-10-21 | Jose Luis Zuniga | Won (TKO 2) | | The SSE Arena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| 2017-06-23 | Tom Whitfield | Won (KO 1) | | Walker Activity Dome, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom |
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