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- Bakhram Murtazaliev defends his IBF title this Saturday against Josh Kelly in Newcastle.
- The Russian champion is a 4/11 favourite to retain his belt.
- Kelly, fighting at home, is a big underdog at 11/5 but brings momentum into this.
Murtazaliev vs. Kelly Headlines DAZN Fight Night
IBF super welterweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev defends his belt for the second time this Saturday, travelling to Josh Kelly’s hometown of Newcastle for what promises to be a fiery showdown.
Murtazaliev (22-0, 15 KOs) is undefeated and has stopped his last two opponents, while Kelly (15-1-1) steps up for his first shot at world honours in front of a passionate home crowd.
The 33-year-old champion is the clear favourite, but Kelly is slick, fast, and sharp and no stranger to upsetting the odds, especially with the momentum of recent wins behind him.
Fight Outcome Odds
| Method of Victory | Odds |
|---|---|
| Murtazaliev by KO/TKO/DQ | 8/11 |
| Murtazaliev by Decision/Tech Dec | 4/1 |
| Kelly by KO/TKO/DQ | 10/1 |
| Kelly by Decision/Tech Dec | 7/2 |
| Draw/Technical Draw | 14/1 |
Bookies clearly expect Murtazaliev to go for the finish, with an 8/11 price on him winning inside the distance.
But Kelly’s best path to victory looks to be on the cards, with his Decision win at 7/2 drawing interest from punters looking for a home upset.
Full Fight Card (Subject to Change)
- Bakhram Murtazaliev vs. Josh Kelly – IBF Super Welterweight Title
- Josh Padley vs. Jaouad Belemehdi – Vacant European Super Featherweight Title
- Elif Nur Turhan vs. Taylah Gentzen – IBF Women's Lightweight Title
- Leo Atang vs. Amine Boucetta – Heavyweight Bout
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