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Josh Kelly prepares for spiteful IBF title defense against Agyarko

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:33 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Josh Kelly prepares for spiteful IBF title defense against Agyarko

Summary

Josh Kelly is set to defend his IBF light-middleweight title against Caoimhin Agyarko on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, part of the undercard for Anthony Joshua's fight. Kelly, who won the title in January, emphasizes that the upcoming clash will be 'spiteful' and aims to deliver an entertaining performance. Agyarko was originally scheduled to face Brandon Adams in a final eliminator but shifted to face Kelly due to Adams' health issues. Both fighters have a history of competitive bouts leading to this matchup, with Kelly on an eight-fight winning streak since his last loss in 2021.

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Key Details

•Fight takes place Saturday in Saudi Arabia.
•Kelly won the IBF title in January against Bakhram Murtazaliev.
•Agyarko’s last fight was a split-decision victory in December.
•Kelly emphasizes low expectations allowing him to enjoy the fight.
•Agyarko shifted opponents after Brandon Adams could not compete.

What they're saying

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Josh Kelly has promised that his IBF light-middleweight title defence against Caoimhin Agyarko will be "spiteful" ahead of their Saudi Arabia showdown on Saturday.
— Sky Sports

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