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Agyarko falls short against Kelly in world title fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:29 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Agyarko falls short against Kelly in world title fight

Summary

Caoimhin Agyarko lost to Josh Kelly in a title fight for the IBF light-middleweight championship in Saudi Arabia. The match ended with a unanimous decision, with two judges scoring it 115-112 and the other 114-113. Agyarko struggled with injuries, including a cut under his left eye and a damaged nose, although he began to gather momentum in the later rounds after Kelly was docked a point for a foul. Agyarko expressed disappointment after suffering his first career loss, now holding a record of 18-1. Kelly's victory improves his record to 19-1-1, marking his ninth consecutive win.

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By the Numbers

•Caoimhin Agyarko lost to IBF champion Josh Kelly in Saudi Arabia.
•Judges scored the fight 115-112, 115-112, and 114-113 for Kelly.
•Agyarko suffered injuries, including a cut and a damaged nose.
•Kelly's victory marks his ninth straight win and improves his record.
•Agyarko vows to return stronger after suffering his first defeat.

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9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Agyarko 'didn't do enough' in world title defeat
9:29 PMBBC Sport — Agyarko 'didn't do enough' in world title defeat

What they're saying

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A "heartbroken" Caoimhin Agyarjko admits he "didn't do enough" in defeat by IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly in Saudi Arabia.
— Yahoo Sports