Ortiz Jr vs Kelly

When is Ortiz Jr vs Kelly?

Vergil Ortiz Jr could fight Josh Kelly in Early 2026 the United States.

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).

Ortiz Jr vs Kelly stats

Vergil Ortiz Jr would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 23 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 21 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 Ortiz Jr would have a massive power advantage over Kelly, boasting a 91% knockout percentage compared to Kelly's 53%.

Vergil Ortiz Jr is the younger man by 4 years, at 27 years old.

Kelly has a 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Vergil Ortiz Jr and Josh Kelly fight out of an orthodox stance.

Ortiz Jr's experience as a professional fighter is currently relatively equal to Kelly's, having had 4 more fights, and made his debut in 2016, 8 months earlier than Kelly, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 32 fewer professional rounds, totaling 95 compared to Kelly's 127.

Ortiz Jr vs Kelly form

Ortiz Jr remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Israil Madrimov on February 22, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had won against Serhii Bohachuk on August 10, 2024, by majority decision in their WBC Interim World Super Welterweight championship fight at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Thomas Dulorme on April 27, 2024, by knockout in the 1st round at Save Mart Arena, Fresno.

Before that, he had defeated Fredrick Lawson on January 6, 2024, by technical knockout in the 1st round at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.

He had won against Michael McKinson on August 6, 2022, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their WBA Super World Welterweight eliminator fight at Dickies Arena, Texas.

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

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

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

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

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

He had beaten 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, Josh Kelly has been fighting more than Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Vergil Ortiz Jr last fought 10 months and 26 days ago, while Josh Kelly's last outing was 7 months and 11 days ago.

Ortiz Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 5 months and 11 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 9 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 35 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7 rounds on average.

Kelly's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 1 month and 15 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 16 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 Ortiz Jr vs Kelly?

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