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Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Josh Kelly – how to watch

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Murtazaliev destroyed Tszyu in three rounds. Photo: Joseph Correa/Premier Boxing Champions

On Saturday, Josh Kelly will make his first attempt at winning a world title against Bakhram Murtazaliev in Newcastle.

Murtazaliev puts his IBF super welterweight world title on the line against Kelly.

Since his last fight in October 2024, the Russian has had a longer period out of the ring.

In his last fight, he defeated Tim Tszyu, son of boxing great Kostya Tszyu, in a brutal display.

Murtazaliev destroyed Tszyu in three rounds. Photo: Joseph Correa/Premier Boxing Champions

Murtazaliev was stopped in the third round after throwing Tszyu three times in the second and once in the third.

The 33-year-old won the world title against Jack Culcay in Germany, knocking out Culcay in the 11th round.

Kelly, despite fighting for the title, is gaining home advantage and will fight in front of his fans in Newcastle, just a few miles from his hometown of Sunderland.

This is the 31-year-old’s first chance to win the world title in his nine-year career.

He has had a snail-paced few years, having only fought three times since December 2023.

Kelly appeared on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois match, where he overtook Ishmael Davis, who entered at low notice.

“Pretty Boy” last fought in July, defeating Flavius ​​Biea in the first round.

Kelly had the best performance of his career against Troy Williamson. Source: Dan Cooke
Kelly had the best performance of his career against Troy Williamson.
Source: Dan Cooke

Kelly ended the fight with a left hook that knocked down Biea, who was counted out.

Murtazaliev vs. Kelly – Date, place, start time and walks around the ring
  • The pair will appear live on Saturday, January 31 at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, UK
  • Undercard fights will start at 18:00 local time (GMT) / 13:00 ET / 10:00 PT / 5:00 AEST (Sunday)
  • Main event ring walks are expected to take place around 10pm local time (GMT) / 5pm ET / 2pm PT / 9am AEST (Sunday)
Murtazaliev defends his title for the second time in a fight against Kelly. Photo: Joseph Correa/Premier Boxing Champions
Murtazaliev defends his title for the second time in a fight against Kelly. Photo: Joseph Correa/Premier Boxing Champions
Murtazaliev vs. Kelly – how to watch
  • The card is scheduled to air live as part of a standard DAZN subscription
  • You can buy a monthly DAZN subscription from £15.99 per month
  • You can buy an annual DAZN subscription from £119.99 per year
Murtazaliev vs Kelly – last three fights
Murtazaliev
  • Bakhram Murzazarevi Youth Tszyu – You are by TKO
  • Bakhram Murtazaliev defeated Jack Culcay – KO in the 11th round
  • Bakhram Murtazaliev Bt Roberto Valenzuela Jr – unanimous decision
Kelly
  • Josh Kelly bt Flavius ​​Biea – 1st round KO
  • Josh Kelly bt Ishmael Davis – majority decision
  • Josh Kelly vs. Placido Ramirez – KO in the 3rd round
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Matchroom has built a sturdy card in Newcastle with the IBF lightweight world champion Elif Nur Turhan.

  • Josh Padley (17-1-0) vs. Jaouad Belmehdi (23-2-3) – super featherweight (12 rounds), for the vacant EBU European super featherweight title
Padley performed well against Stevenson (Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)
Padley performed well against Stevenson (Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)
  • Elif Nur Turhan (12-0-0) vs Taylah Gentzen (8-1-0) – lightweight (10 x 2 rounds), for the IBF lightweight world title
  • Josh Blenkiron (7-0-1) vs. Robbie Colman (7-0-0) – lightweight (10 rounds)
  • Leon Atang (3-0-0) vs. Amine Boucetta (9-17-0) – heavyweight (4 rounds)
York's Leo Atang claimed his second professional victory in Sunderland: Mark Robinson/ Matchroom Boxing
York’s Leo Atang claimed his second professional victory in Sunderland: Mark Robinson/ Matchroom Boxing
  • Bradley Casey (3-0-0) vs TBA – cruiserweight (4 rounds)
  • Lee Rogers (6-0-0) vs TBA – bantamweight (rounds to be determined)
  • Kiaran MacDonald (debut) vs TBA – bantamweight (round to be determined)

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“I’m not interested in belts” – Ryan Rozicki talks about changing Zuffa Boxing

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Masternak retired in his corner after appearing to sustain a rib injury.Credit: Richard Crease

Ryan Rozicki is set to return to the ring tomorrow when he faces Chris Billam-Smith live from Bournemouth.

The Billam-Smith vs Rozicki fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Many people know “CBS” as he plans a successful homecoming run, headlining in Bournemouth for the first time since 2023.

He fights out of the Bournemouth International Center once again forced Mateusz Masternak to retire on the stool in the eighth round due to a rib injury.

Chris Billam-Smith was forced to kick demanding against Mateusz Masternak in Bournemouth.
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The Briton’s opponent before entering the competition remains relatively unknown, but his achievements tell the story of danger and a man who decided to tear up the script.

Rozicki boxes from Nova Scotia, Canada, and continues to train in his hometown. He spoke to professional boxing fans and revealed the biggest challenge his location poses to his boxing career.

Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth on Saturday. Photo: Zuffa Boxing
Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth on Saturday. Photo: Zuffa Boxing

He recently posted a video on social media highlighting one of the more unusual training methods he uses while camping in such a remote location.

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“There are no sparring partners there, no. If I want to spar, I have to travel.”

The Canadian has a devastating knockout rate of over 95%, which he added in his last outing less than three months ago.

The bookmakers' favorite is Chris Billam-Smith, who will beat Ryan Rozicki on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing/Andre Kuthy
The bookmakers’ favorite is Chris Billam-Smith, who will beat Ryan Rozicki on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing/Andre Kuthy

He stopped Gerardo Mellado in the second round after dropping him twice earlier.

The 31-year-old is currently ranked number one in the WBC cruiserweight rankings.

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‘The Bruiser’ revealed his biggest inspiration growing up and how he emulates Jack Dempsey’s brutal and relentless style.

“Jack Dempsey. Brutal. Constant pressure. Damage.

“I have no interest in participating in a boxing match. I want to hurt my opponent.”

Despite such a high position in the WBC rankings, he surprisingly presented his goals for tomorrow night and the rest of his career.

Give me fights, give me large fights, pay me the most money and I will be there.

“I don’t focus on numbers, rankings, belts, anything.”

Rozicki had already tried to secure a fight with Billam-Smith.

The Canadian was ringside for his 2024 rematch victory over Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park and revealed what Ben Shalom told him about the pair’s fight two years ago.

Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)
Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)

“Ben said no one knows who you are and that you hit too demanding.”

While preparing to appear at Dana White’s first ever boxing gala in the UK, Rozicki also shared exactly how he sees the fight ending.

“One of my shots, from any angle, from any hand… he’ll go to sleep.”

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Josh Padley vs. Aqib Fiaz – Gigantic Fight Preview and Predictions

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Padley defends his European super featherweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Saturday in Sheffield, Josh Padley will defend his European super featherweight title against Aqib Fiaz for the first time.

Eddie HearnMatchroom is promoting the Padley vs Fiaz fight from Utilita Arena live on DAZN worldwide.

The pair were scheduled to fight on the undercard, but were later advanced to the main event Dalton Smith’s WBC super lightweight title defense against Albert Puello and then Galal Yafai’s clash with unified flyweight world champion Ricardo Sandoval was shelved due to injury.

Padley (18-1, 6 KO) won the vacant belt after a second-round stoppage of Jaouad Belmehdi in Newcastle in January.

The 30-year-old has won three times since a ninth-round defeat to Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight title on four days’ notice.

Padley defends his European super featherweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Fiaz (14-1, 2 KO) is looking to break the script here and has won two in a row since an eight-round retirement loss to mutual opponent Reece Bellotti in 2023, whom Padley defeated by unanimous decision in October.

The 26-year-old last didn’t play 11 months ago, securing a unanimous decision victory over Alex Murphy.

Padley and Fiaz face to face at Thursday's final press conference. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Padley and Fiaz face to face at Thursday’s final press conference. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Nadim-Sulaimaan will fight for the title of English champion

Ibrahim Nadim defends his English super featherweight crown for the first time against Ibraheem Sulaimaan.

Nadim (16-1, 2 KO) secured the vacant belt with a unanimous decision victory over Numan Hussain in November, and Sulaimaan (10-0, 5 KO) became the Midlands Area champion with a sixth-round victory over Nico Ogbeide also in November.

Nadim defends his English super featherweight title against Sulaimaan. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Nadim defends his English super featherweight title against Sulaimaan. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Undercard remaining

Middleweight Aaron Bowen (7-1, 5 KO) suffered his first professional loss to Tom Cowling in November, but can get back to winning ways with a stoppage victory over Troy Coleman (15-4-1, 7 KO).

Heavyweight prospect Leo Atang (6-0, 5 KO) can remain excellent by defeating Frenchman Fouad Shaili (5-4-2, 3 KO).

Connor Mitchell (2-0, 1 KO) can improve his undefeated record by scoring points over Jesus Carrasco (2-4-2) at featherweight, while Chris Mulanda (2-0) can do the same against Connor Goulding (6-12) in their middleweight bout.

Adam Maca (5-0, 5 KO) and Edward Hardy (6-0, 2 KO) will return to the pitch against an as yet unspecified opponent.

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Anthony Joshua REVEALS when he will retire from boxing

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Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Anthony Joshua won’t be leaving boxing any time soon.

Joshua returns to the ring on July 25 in Saudi Arabia against Kristian Prengi, ahead of a thrilling clash with long-time rival Tyson Fury in November.

The two-time world heavyweight champion was expected to potentially end his career after his long-awaited clash with Fury, but the 36-year-old insists he can continue for another four years, even opening the door to a potential clash with the rising 21-year-old heavyweight champion, Moses This is going to hurt.

“For me, maybe until I’m 40,” Joshua told reporters.

“It’s only been about three or four years.

Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I’ll be 37 in October, so it’s only three years, it’ll go by quickly.

“Of course it will be challenging, but I definitely think I’m tough enough to do it.

“Why not, why not? I’m definitely more mature.”

Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson
Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

“AJ” will fight for the first time since the sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul in Miami in December.

The Watford player took a break from the sport after he was involved in a devastating road accident in Nigeria 10 days later that killed two of his close friends, Latif “Latz” Ayodele and Sina Ghami.

Joshua, who met Prenga face-to-face earlier this week, said he strongly supports parents Ayodele and Ghami.

Anthony Joshua's close friends Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died in a car crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua’s close friends Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died in a car crash in Nigeria

“You’ll never get over it, but you’ll gain perspective in life,” he said BBC Sport.

“Life sometimes teaches you humility. You never know your fate.

“As a soldier, I stand powerful in defense of their parents.

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“First of all, it’s not about me.

“I think it’s crucial to put parents first at this time.

“I will have time to grieve, but I know that right now my heart and mind say that their parents are my main priority.”

Joshua’s fight against Prenga will take place at the Jeddah Superdome.

Fury, who retired in April to defeat Arslanbek Makhmudov, is scheduled to have another warm-up fight on August 1.

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