Josh Kelly vs Bakhram Martazaliev will pit 5’11 ½” Russian bomber Martazaliev against the speedy 5’10” Brit in Kelly’s backyard for the IBF Jr. middleweight title. Martazaliev, 22-1. 17 KOs, will be rusty having been on the shelf for 15 months when he faces Kelly, 17-1, 9 KOs. Speed kills in boxing. The combinations, movement, and counterpunching of Kelly should frustrate the puncher while he takes a few rounds to get warmed up. Expect Kelly to fight out of his mind in front of a rabid UK crowd as he outboxes and outfoxes Murtazaliev to capture the IBF title.
Josh Kelly vs Bakhram Martazaliev Fight Picks: Josh Kelly +300 moneyline ($100 to win $400)
| Skill |
Josh Kelly |
Bakhram Murtazaliev |
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| Strength |
7.5 |
8.5 |
| Power |
7.0 |
8.5 |
| Handspeed |
8.5 |
7.5 |
| Stamina |
8.0 |
8.5 |
| Defense |
8.5 |
7.5 |
| Chin |
7.5 |
8.5 |
| Jab |
7.5 |
7.5 |
| Boxing Ability |
8.0 |
7.5 |
| Footwork |
8.5 |
7.0 |
| Bodypunching/Infighting |
6.5 |
8.0 |