Baraou vs Kelly

When is Baraou vs Kelly?

Abass Baraou could face the challenge of Josh Kelly in Spring 2027 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 vs Kelly stats

Abass Baraou would step into the ring with a record of 18 wins, 2 losses, 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 19 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, with 9 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Baraou would have a slight advantage in power over Kelly, with a 50% knockout percentage compared to Kelly's 47%.

Abass Baraou is the younger man by 1 year, at 31 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 2 more professional rounds, totaling 153 compared to Kelly's 151.

Abass Baraou goes into the fight ranked number 5 by the WBA, 11 by the WBC, 6 by the WBO, and 8 by The Ring at super welterweight.

Josh Kelly is currently ranked number 6 by The Ring in the 154lb division.

Baraou vs Kelly form

Abass Baraou has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he beat Giovani Santillan on September 11, 2026, by majority decision in their 10 round contest at Frontwave Arena, Oceanside, United States.

Prior to that, he had been beaten by Xander Zayas on January 31, 2026, by split decision in their WBO World Junior Middleweight and WBA World Super Welterweight championship fight at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Going into that contest, he had beaten 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.

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

He had beaten Sam Eggington on March 1, 2024, by majority decision in their WBA World Super Welterweight eliminator fight at Telford International Centre, Telford.

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

In his last fight, he defeated Caoimhin Agyarko on July 25, 2026, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had defeated Bakhram Murtazaliev on January 31, 2026, by majority decision in their IBF World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Utilita Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Going into that contest, he had won against Flavius Biea on June 6, 2025, by knockout in the 1st round at Newcastle Arena, Newcastle.

Before that, he had defeated Ishmael Davis on September 21, 2024, by majority decision in their 12 round contest at Wembley Stadium, London.

He had beaten Placido Ramirez on December 16, 2023, by knockout in the 3rd round at Beacon of Light, Sunderland.

Activity check

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

Abass Baraou last fought 18 days ago, while Josh Kelly's last outing was 2 months and 4 days ago.

Baraou's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 15 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 10 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 58 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.6 rounds on average.

Kelly's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 3 months, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 40 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.

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