Josh Kelly vs. Placido Ramirez:
Kelly by KO in the 3rd round - super welterweight.
Tom Welland vs. Yuri Zanoli:
Welland by points decision, 6 rounds - featherweight.
Dan Toward vs. Nikolas Dzurnak:
Toward by points decision, 6 rounds - super welterweight.
Tursynbay Kulakhmet vs. Fouad El Massoudi:
Kulakhmet by points decision, 6 rounds - middleweight.
Ben Marksby vs. Kurt Jackson:
Marksby by points decision, 6 rounds - super lightweight.
Travis Waters vs. Mykhailo Sovtus:
Waters by TKO in the 4th round - super welterweight.
Harvey Lambert vs. Fabio Cascone:
Lambert by points decision, 4 rounds - welterweight.
Andrei Dascalu vs. Angel Emilov:
Dascalu by points decision, 6 rounds - super middleweight.
Josh Kelly (14-1-1, 7 KOs), a rising star in the super welterweight division, is set to face a new challenge in Colombian contender Placido Ramirez (24-3, 17 KOs) during his much-anticipated homecoming fight in Sunderland, broadcast live on DAZN. Originally scheduled to fight Roarke Knapp, Kelly's plans took a turn when Knapp was sidelined due to injury, paving the way for Ramirez to step in.
Moreover, the IBF world middleweight title eliminator between Denis Radovan and Andrei Mikhailovich has been postponed too due to a muscle injury of Radovan. The bout was due to act as the co-main event with the winner landing a shot at IBF/WBO champion Janibek Alimkhanuly.
Placido Ramirez, a formidable 29-year-old fighter known for his potent punching power, comes into this fight with an eye on disrupting Kelly's homecoming celebration. With 17 knockouts under his belt, Ramirez is a serious contender who could dramatically alter the trajectory of Kelly's career with a victory.
Kelly, known as “Pretty Boy”, has established himself as a leading contender in the super welterweight division. His homecoming fight, taking place in the shadow of Sunderland’s iconic Stadium of Light, is expected to be an emotionally charged event. This match holds special significance for both fighters, as Knapp, hailing from Johannesburg, also has deep connections to Sunderland, being a lifelong supporter of Sunderland AFC due to his family heritage.
Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman Boxing, emphasized the significance of December 16 as a pivotal moment in Kelly’s career. He expressed surprise at Kelly’s long absence from Sunderland’s boxing scene and anticipates a memorable homecoming. Sauerland praised Kelly’s skills and readiness to face challenging opponents.
Fight card:
▪️Josh Kelly vs. Placido Ramirez, 12 rounds, junior middleweight
▪️Tom Welland vs. Yuri Zanoli, 6 rounds, super bantamweight
▪️Dan Toward vs. Nikolas Dzurnak, 6 rounds, light heavyweight
▪️Tursynbay Kulakhmet vs. Fouad El Massoudi, 6 rounds, middleweight
▪️Ben Marksby vs. Kurt Jackson, 6 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Travis Waters vs. Mykhailo Sovtus, 6 rounds, welterweight
▪️Harvey Lambert vs. Fabio Cascone, 4 rounds, junior middleweight
▪️Andrei Dascalu vs. Angel Emilov, 6 rounds, super middleweight
