Baraou vs Kelly

When is Baraou vs Kelly?

Abass Baraou could face the challenge of Josh Kelly in Spring 2026 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Super Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 154 pounds (11 stone or 69.8 kg).

Baraou would be defending his WBA Interim World Super Welterweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Yoenis Tellez in August 2025. He has held this belt for 24 days.

Baraou vs Kelly stats

Abass Baraou would step into the ring with a record of 17 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 9 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Josh Kelly would make his way to the ring with a record of 17 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, with 9 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest that Baraou and Kelly have similar power, both with a 53% knockout percentage.

Abass Baraou is the younger man by 1 year, at 30 years old.

Both Abass Baraou and Josh Kelly fight out of an orthodox stance.

Baraou is currently arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 1 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2018, 1 year later than Kelly, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 4 more professional rounds, totaling 131 compared to Kelly's 127.

Abass Baraou goes into the fight ranked number 9 by The Ring at super welterweight.

Josh Kelly is currently ranked number 14 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, and 3 by the IBF in the 154lb division.

Baraou vs Kelly form

Baraou has won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 4 times.

In his last fight, he beat Yoenis Tellez on August 23, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA Interim World Super Welterweight championship fight at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, United States.

Prior to that, he had beaten Macaulay McGowan on June 14, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, United Kingdom.

Going into that contest, he had won against Sam Eggington on March 1, 2024, by majority decision in their WBA World Super Welterweight eliminator fight at Telford International Centre, Telford.

Before that, he had beaten Hugo Noriega on December 8, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, United States.

He had defeated Ferenc Katona on March 31, 2023, by technical knockout in the 3rd round at York Hall, Bethnal Green, United Kingdom.

Kelly has won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 2 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he won against Flavius Biea on June 6, 2025, by knockout in the 1st round at Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Prior to that, he had won against Ishmael Davis on September 21, 2024, by majority decision in their 12 round contest at Wembley Stadium, London.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Placido Ramirez on December 16, 2023, by knockout in the 3rd round at Beacon of Light, Sunderland.

Before that, he had beaten Gabriel Alberto Corzo on July 15, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle.

He had won against Troy Williamson on December 2, 2022, by unanimous decision in their BBBOC British Super Welterweight championship fight at Utilita Arena, Newcastle.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Abass Baraou has been fighting more than Josh Kelly.

Abass Baraou last fought 6 months and 26 days ago, while Josh Kelly's last outing was 9 months and 15 days ago.

Baraou's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 5 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 47 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.4 rounds on average.

Kelly's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 3 months and 19 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 40 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Baraou vs Kelly?

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