Jaron Ennis faces Josh Kelly in super welterweight title unification fight

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Jaron Ennis faces Josh Kelly in super welterweight title unification fight
Summary

Jaron Ennis will fight Josh Kelly on February 27, 2027, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Ennis, holding the WBA and WBO titles, faces Kelly, the IBF champion. This match is significant as it sets the stage for a potential unification bout against WBC titleholder Sebastian Fundora, who has expressed interest in facing the winner. Kelly won his IBF belt in January and successfully defended it in July, while Ennis's last fight ended in a TKO victory over Xander Zayas. Ennis is seen as the favorite, but Kelly's experience as an underdog could make for an intriguing contest.

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  • •Ennis holds WBA and WBO titles; Kelly has the IBF title.
  • •Fight is part of The Fight series on TNT and DAZN.
  • •Ennis is 36-0 with 32 KOs; Kelly is 19-1-1 with 9 KOs.
  • •Fundora retains his WBC title and targets the winner for undisputed fight.
  • •Pre-sale ticket registration is open ahead of general release.
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  • 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jaron Ennis Vs. Josh Kelly Is Already Super Welterweight’s Biggest Unification — Except For The One Belt That Won’t Be In Atlanta.
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Jaron Ennis vs. Josh Kelly is set for Feb. 27 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on TNT, truTV and DAZN. Here’s the date, location, titles and how to watch.

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