Comments Thread For: IBF orders Bakhram Murtazaliev to defend against Josh Kelly

[Boxing 112]

Let's see if Kelly even takes the fight I don't rate him that much. If he takes it and can win I'll give him the credit. But i don't think he even takes the fight

[786]

I don't see this fight going into the second half.

[factsarenice]

How good is Kelly? Over or under 6 rounds ?

Kelly is flashy, fast hands and likes to move and potshot lower level fighters. Kelly stepped up to fight Ishmael Davis, Kelly's team knew Davis was slow with no power and assumed Kelly would look great knocking Davis out. Kelly basically clowned Davis all night until Ishmael Davis caught Kelly clean with one punch and all Kelly could do was hold and pray the fight would end before he got knocked out.

If Murtazaliev cuts off the ring his pressure will get to Kelly by the 5th round and Murtazaliev will stop him. If Kelly can run around for all 12 rounds has a good chance to Tom and Jerry the fight.

[Bronx2245]

Damn, can Jesus Ramos Jr. get a fight? Tellez, Bohachuk, Zayas?

[HoltHorror]

Kelly seems like a good and promising young man, why is the IBF trying to get him killed.

[M312]

How good is Kelly? Over or under 6 rounds ?

Great skills, looks good, but has no power, can walk straight through him.

He won't last the 12, under 6 if the odds are good.

[factsarenice]

Kelly's team will come up with a reason why Bakhram Murtazaliev CAN'T happen.
IMO, Kelly has a good chance if he runs around for 12 but my opinion doesn't matter, Kelly won't take that chance.

[Goatintheboat]

How good is Kelly? Over or under 6 rounds ?

Technically he's excellent. But does he punch hard enough and can he take a whack. Big questions

[MalevolentBite]

How good is Kelly? Over or under 6 rounds ?

[M111]

Kelly and team will absolutely take the fight no question. Josh was on record recently saying he wanted the fight. Very doubtful they’ll price themselves out, it’s a world title, every fighters dream and considering the other title holders in the division he’s the lowest hanging fruit. Who would want to fight Fundora with that height and reach now he’s learnt how to jab. Kelly reckons he’ll make Murtazaliev look silly so roll the dice and let’s find out.

Tszyu made it easy for him, has crap defence and steam rolled in. ****** game plan. Doesn’t make M the bogeyman, just lucky. I suspect Kelly will beat him with relative ease as aside from his power he’s slow and has basic footwork.