SUNDERLAND have already made an offer to host Josh Kelly’s next fight after the local hero claimed the IBF Super Welterweight title in Newcastle. Speaking to SunSport after Kelly’s

Murtazaliev was behind on the scorecards when he stopped Jack Culcay late on as the away fighter in Germany to win the then vacant IBF title back in 2024. The champion may have to dig deep against a more skilful fighter again on Saturday but Murtazaliev can force a stoppage in the second half to keep hold of his belt.

Russian coach Dimitri Kirilov, who works with Dmitry Bivol, commented on Bakhram Murtazaliev's defeat in his fight with Josh Kelly in an exclusive interview with Telecomasia.net.

Josh Kelly says he was getting "spooky" premonitions during fight week prior to beating Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF light-middleweight title.

Josh Kelly believes Bakhram Murtazaliev's fearsome knockout record will inspire him to pull off an upset win in Saturday's world title fight.

Sunderland's own Josh Kelly is back in action this weekend as he looks to upset the odds and claim a world title