When is the huge IBF world title fight in Newcastle?

JOSH KELLY fights for the IBF super-welterweight world title TONIGHT.

Pretty Boy headlines a stacked card against Russian bruiser Bakhram Murtazaliev in Newcastle.

Undefeated Murtazaliev is making his second defence of the belt after beating Tim Tszyu.

But this is his first fight since that clash in October 2024.

Kelly is on a seven-fight winning run, which includes an impressive win over Ishmael Davis and KO victories against Placido Ramirez and Flavius Biea.

The Sunderland-born star will also have the full support of the local crowd at the Utilita Arena.

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Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly EXACT time

• The card gets underway at 7pm GMT.
• Ring-walks for the main event are scheduled for exactly 9.29pm GMT.

How can I watch Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly?

• You can watch the fight exclusively on DAZN.
• A ‘Standard’ package is priced at £15.99 and gives you access to over 185 fight per year and every Serie A football match.
• There is also the ‘DAZN Ultimate’ pass that ensures you a minimum of 12 pay-per-view fights per year at no extra cost for £24.99 per month on an annual contract.
• Alternatively, SunSport will bring you updates with our LIVE blog.

Josh Kelly vs Bakhram Murtazaliev – all the info

The Toon hosts two world title fights!

The North East will welcome an absolutely PACKED night of boxing this Saturday as Josh Kelly tops a massive bill at the Newcastle Arena.

Sunderland star Kelly will sell out the venue for his IBF super-welterweight title shot against unbeaten Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev.

It is a huge test for Kelly – who battered Flavius Biea with a round one KO last June – against hard-hitting Murtazaliev.

The undercard also offers plenty of intrigue, with popular Josh Padley fighting Jaouad Belmehdi fighting for a European title.

Highly-rated heavyweight prospect Leo Atang is also in action, while Elif Nur Turhan faces Taylah Gentzen for the women’s IBF lightweight title.

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Who is on the undercard of Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly?

• MAIN EVENT – Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly: For Murtazaliev’s IBF super welterweight title
• Josh Padley vs Jaouad Belemehdi: For vacant European super featherweight title
• Elif Nur Turhan v Taylah Gentzen: For Turhan’s IBF women’s lightweight title
• Leo Atang vs Amine Boucetta: Heavyweight