Josh Kelly (left) on the assault towards Argentina’s Gabriel Corzo on July 15 – Photograph courtesy of Wasserman Boxing
Josh Kelly dominated Gabriel Corzo in Newcastle final evening – after which instantly known as out two huge title home rivals.
The 29-year-old Kelly, rated No2 on this planet heading into the battle, scored a unanimous factors win over the beforehand unbeaten Corzo and is now prepared for main fights.
Kelly both desires a shot on the WBO world title or showdowns with Conor Benn or Chris Eubank Junior.
Kelly, who defeated Corzo with judges’ scores of 120-107, 120-107 and 117-110, informed DAZN: “I would like huge fights. I would like these huge names, the Eubanks and the Benns.
“I’d welcome any of these names to the north east. Any of these names, they’ve my quantity. I’ll take these harmful fights.”
Kalle Sauerland, International Head of Boxing at Wasserman Boxing, stated: “This man goes to be a world champion, however what’s subsequent?
“We’ll push for that No. 1 spot with the WBO, however there are additionally a variety of names on the market and a few of them are searching for fights.
“They need the large fights within the autumn and this win units that up properly. There’s going to be a giant finish to the yr for Josh.”
Adam Sales space, Kelly’s coach, stated: “I’d let him off the leash tomorrow.
“It’s time for Josh to indicate the extent he’s at and put him in with somebody who’s a reputation and who desires to throw their fingers.
“Everybody loves huge home showdowns, so let’s make the fights as a result of they’re the fights the British folks wish to see.”
Josh Kelly (left) lands an uppercut on Gabriel Corzo on July 15 – Photograph courtesy of Wasserman Boxing
Different outcomes:
Oliver Zaren 40-36 Jay ByrneOwen Rees WTKO3 Marius IstrateKai Richmond WRTD2 Karl SampsonTom Summerbell 40-36 Dimtri ProtkunasSamuel Antwi WTKO3 Ruben AnguloTroy Williamson 60-54 Ramiro BlancoChloe Watson 80-72 Belen ValdebenitoBen Marksby 59-55 Ricardo FernandezQais Ashfaq 115-112, 112-115, 110-117 Liam DillonCodie Smith 40-36 Francisco RodriguezSteven Robinson 74-79 Franklin Ignatius
A press launch by Wasserman Boxing was used on this article.
