Josh Kelly

Josh Kelly is the current IBF super welterweight world champion. Kelly has held the title since 2026.

World title bouts: 2
Record in world title bouts (won–lost): 2–0
World titles held: 1
Longest world title reign (IBF super welterweight, 2026–present): 9 months

Super WelterweightWBA

2026age 31Aprage 32JulOct2027Aprage 33JulOct2028

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Timeline of world title events

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2027
27th Feb
Josh Kelly v Jaron Ennis

Super Welterweight · WBA, WBO and IBF Scheduled

Source: Ennis and Kelly set for big unification battle in Atlanta(opens in a new tab), DAZN, Christopher Walker, 11th Nov 2026
2026
25th Jul
Josh Kelly beats Caoimhin Agyarko via unanimous decision 12/12

Super Welterweight · IBF

Source: Hamzah Sheeraz escapes with narrow points win, while Josh Kelly overcomes horror gash to his nose in Saudi Arabia(opens in a new tab), Sky Sports, 26th Jul 2026
31st Jan
Josh Kelly beats Bakhram Murtazaliev via majority decision 12/12

Super Welterweight · IBF

Source: Josh Kelly Wins IBF Title in Newcastle(opens in a new tab), Boxing News 24, Ken Hissner, 31st Jan 2026