Kelly vs Benn

When is Kelly vs Benn?

Josh Kelly could face the challenge of Conor Benn in Early 2027 the United Kingdom.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).

Kelly vs Benn stats

Josh Kelly would step into the ring with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, 9 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Conor Benn would make his way to the ring with a record of 25 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 14 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Benn would have a slight advantage in power over Kelly, with a 56% knockout percentage compared to Kelly's 47%.

Josh Kelly is the older man by 2 years, at 32 years old.

Kelly has a height advantage of 2 inches over Benn. This also extends to a 4-inch reach advantage.

Both Josh Kelly and Conor Benn fight out of an orthodox stance.

Kelly is currently arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 6 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2017, 1 year later than Benn, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 9 more professional rounds, totaling 151 compared to Benn's 142.

Conor Benn is currently ranked number 1 by the WBC in the 147lb division.

Kelly vs Benn form

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

Conor Benn has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he lost to Ryan Garcia on September 12, 2026, by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBC World Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Regis Prograis on April 11, 2026, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Chris Eubank Jr on November 15, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.

Before that, he had been beaten by Chris Eubank Jr on April 26, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.

He had won against Peter Dobson on February 3, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas, United States.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Conor Benn has been fighting more than Josh Kelly.

Josh Kelly last fought 2 months and 8 days ago, while Conor Benn's last outing was 21 days ago.

Kelly's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 27 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 12 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 40 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.

Benn's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 9 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 48 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.6 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Kelly vs Benn?

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