Comments Thread For: Josh Kelly targeting stadium fights with leading names following Murtazaliev win

[BoxingUpdates]

Newly crowned IBF junior middleweight titleholder Josh Kelly has got the world at his feet following his win over Bakhram Murtazaliev.
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[SteveM]

So the pre-fight reporting was wrong or Matchroom put a spin on it?
>>>> Pre-fight - "Josh has signed to fight Boots next" -
>>>> Post-fight "Josh has signed a contract that makes mention of several fighters including Boots"
Promoters always lying - or putting a spin on things - whichever you prefer.

[richardt]

I like Kelly a lot, but being realistic, if he plans to fight serveral top fighters, he will have some losses which means fighting in his choice stadium wont be an option if the fighters he loses to or their managers have other locations in mind. Good guy, but as hard as it is to say this, he is keeping the belt warm. His best bet is to fight slow-footed fighters that can't cut the ring off.

[tokon]

So the pre-fight reporting was wrong or Matchroom put a spin on it?
>>>> Pre-fight - "Josh has signed to fight Boots next" -
>>>> Post-fight "Josh has signed a contract that makes mention of several fighters including Boots"
Promoters always lying - or putting a spin on things - whichever you prefer.

Kelly had plenty to say until asked about Ennis then he wants Booth to answer really shows what's up!

[Butt stuff]

Boots would starch within 5, I'd rather see more competitive fights / style clashes with Ortiz and Fundora.

[MarbleFallsMauler]

Whoever fights Kelly needs to bring a bicycle or better yet a motorcycle. He's as bad a runner as Scull, actually worse. Most fan unfriendly boxer currently active.

[roademier]

"...and that happened in the fourth round when a sharp jab sent the Russian tumbling to the canvas."

Tumbling?
He was off balance, wasn't hurt and put his glove down. Then Kelly proceeded to run the rest of the round.
How both of the knockdown rounds be scored the same is silly.

[steeve steel]

Duva should be hanged for letting her fighter macerate for a year and a half. Can't believe she could not keep him active with one or 2 fights. Murthazaliev had a severe case of ring rust.. He took 7 rounds to get started. Kelly boxed well. Some will say he ran, but i disagree. He did his thing. The russian finally caught up to him, but it was too late. Also, 2 times the ropes held Kelly up. In other similar situations it has been ruled a Knock down. And Murtazaliev's aggression was not rewarded by the judges.

[M312]

So the pre-fight reporting was wrong or Matchroom put a spin on it?
>>>> Pre-fight - "Josh has signed to fight Boots next" -
>>>> Post-fight "Josh has signed a contract that makes mention of several fighters including Boots"
Promoters always lying - or putting a spin on things - whichever you prefer.

Boots v Ortiz is the plan for Boots.
Kelly has agreed to the Boots fight if Ortiz doesn't happen.

If it does, he'll fight someone else.

[M312]

Duva should be hanged for letting her fighter macerate for a year and a half. Can't believe she could not keep him active with one or 2 fights. Murthazaliev had a severe case of ring rust.. He took 7 rounds to get started. Kelly boxed well. Some will say he ran, but i disagree. He did his thing. The russian finally caught up to him, but it was too late. Also, 2 times the ropes held Kelly up. In other similar situations it has been ruled a Knock down. And Murtazaliev's aggression was not rewarded by the judges.

Kelly always fades.

Bakhram just showed he's one dimensional and basic. Didn't really know what to do and was nervous of the counters too.

Boots will knock Kelly out for sure.