Kelly vs Zayas

When is Kelly vs Zayas?

Josh Kelly could take on Xander Zayas in Summer 2025 the United States.

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

Kelly vs Zayas stats

Josh Kelly would step into the ring with a record of 16 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, 8 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Xander Zayas would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 20 wins and 0 draws, with 12 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Zayas would have a slight advantage in power over Kelly, with a 60% knockout percentage compared to Kelly's 50%.

Josh Kelly is the older man by 8 years, at 30 years old.

Zayas has a 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Josh Kelly and Xander Zayas fight out of an orthodox stance.

Kelly is currently arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 2 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2017, 2 years and 7 months earlier than Zayas, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 35 more professional rounds, totaling 126 compared to Zayas' 91.

Josh Kelly goes into the fight ranked number 12 by the WBC, 2 by the WBO, and 4 by the IBF at super welterweight.

Xander Zayas is currently ranked number 4 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, and 5 by the IBF in the 154lb division.

Kelly vs Zayas form

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

In his last fight, he defeated Ishmael Davis on September 21, 2024, by majority decision in their 12 round contest at Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom.

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

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

Before that, 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.

He had beaten Lucas Brian Ariel Bastida on July 30, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle.

Zayas remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Damian Sosa on September 27, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Patrick Teixeira on June 8, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Going into that contest, he had won against Jorge Fortea on December 9, 2023, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines.

Before that, he had defeated Roberto Valenzuela Jr on September 15, 2023, by technical knockout in the 5th round at American Bank Center, Corpus Christi.

He had beaten Ronald Cruz on June 10, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Xander Zayas has been fighting more than Josh Kelly.

Josh Kelly last fought 8 months and 29 days ago, while Xander Zayas' last outing was 8 months and 23 days ago.

Kelly's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 20 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 30 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 49 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.8 rounds on average.

Zayas' last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years and 9 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 28 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 38 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.6 rounds on average.

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