Agyarko to fight Kelly for IBF light-middleweight title
Caoimhin Agyarko will challenge Josh Kelly for the IBF light-middleweight title this summer. Agyarko was initially set to fight Brandon Adams for a mandatory position, but Adams was unable to compete. Instead, Agyarko has been selected by Kelly for a voluntary defense, with the fight expected to be announced soon.
- ▪Caoimhin Agyarko is undefeated with 18 professional wins.
- ▪Josh Kelly holds a record of 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw.
- ▪The fight is likely to take place in July, possibly in Riyadh or Newcastle.
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Agyarko to fight Kelly for IBF light-middleweight titleImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Caoimhin Agyarko has won all 18 of his professional fightsByDavid MohanBBC Sport NI contributorPublished12 minutes agoBelfast's Caoimhin Agyarko will challenge Josh Kelly for the IBF light-middleweight title this summer.Agyarko was set to take on the USA's Brandon Adams for the mandatory position at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, in April, but the American was ruled unable to compete after collapsing prior to the weigh-in.It left the undefeated 29-year-old fighter - perfect through 18 contests following last September's narrow points win over Ishmael Davis - waiting on a decision from the IBF as to whether he would automatically be installed as the mandatory challenger for Englishman Kelly…
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