Kelly vs Ritson

When is Kelly vs Ritson?

Josh Kelly could take on Lewis Ritson in Early 2024 in the United Kingdom.

The fight would be contested 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 Ritson stats

Josh Kelly would step into the ring with a record of 14 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, 7 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

Lewis Ritson would make his way to the ring with a record of 23 wins, 3 loses and 0 draws, with 13 of those wins by knock out.

The stats suggest Ritson would have a slight advantage in power over Kelly, with a 57% knock out percentage over Kelly's 50%.

Josh Kelly is the younger man by 1 year, at 29 years old.

Both Josh Kelly & Lewis Ritson fight out of an orthodox stance.

Kelly is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 10 less fights, and made his debut in 2017, 2 year later than Ritson, whose first professional fight was in 2015. He has fought 43 less professional rounds, 111 to Ritson's 154.

Kelly vs Ritson form

Kelly has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he beat Gabriel Alberto Corzo on 15th July 2023 by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Previous to that, he had beat Troy Williamson on 2nd December 2022 by unanimous decision in their BBBOC British Super Welterweight championship fight at Utilita Arena, Newcastle.

Going into that contest, he had won against Lucas Brian Ariel Bastida on 30th July 2022 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle.

Before that, he had beat Peter Kramer on 17th June 2022 by technical knockout in the 4th round at Echo Arena, Merseyside.

He had been beaten by David Avanesyan on 20th February 2021 by technical knockout in the 6th round at Wembley (SSE) Arena, London.

Ritson has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Ohara Davies on 4th March 2023 by knockout in the 9th round in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Previous to that, he had defeated Dejan Zlaticanin on 25th March 2022 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Newcastle Arena, Tyne and Wear.

Going into that contest, he had won against Christian Uruzquieta on 18th December 2021 by technical knockout in the 9th round at Rainton Meadows Arena, Tyne and Wear.

Before that, he had lost to Jeremias Ponce on 12th June 2021 by technical knockout in the 10th round at Eagles Community Arena, Tyne and Wear.

He had defeated Miguel Vazquez on 17th October 2020 by split decision in their 12 round contest at Newcastle Arena, Tyne and Wear.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Josh Kelly has been fighting more than Lewis Ritson.

Josh Kelly last fought 6 months and 13 days ago, while Lewis Ritson's last outing was 10 months and 24 days ago.

Kelly's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 8 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 44 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.8 rounds on average.

Ritson's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 3 months and 11 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 50 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Kelly vs Ritson?

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