Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly Preview: Match card, start time, where to watch & more
Bakhram Murtazaliev’s IBF Junior Middleweight title will be on the line this Saturday.
Bakhram Murtazaliev and Josh Kelly face off in a highly anticipated showdown, promising fireworks inside the ring. Murtazaliev’s IBF Junior Middleweight title will be on the line for the clash, which is set for Saturday, January 31, at the Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle, England.
Murtazaliev last competed in October 2024, more than 15 months ago, when he delivered a punishing three-round performance against Tim Tszyu in a brutal contest.
Meanwhile, Kelly, who recently re-signed with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, enters the fight with a 17-1-1 record, including nine knockouts. His only defeat came in 2021, when he was stopped by David Avanesyan. Since then, ‘PBK’ has been in imperious form, rattling off seven straight victories, three of them by stoppage.
Apart from the main event, the card features several intriguing bouts among other exciting matchups, including Elif Nur Turhan defending her IBF women’s lightweight title against Taylah Gentzen in a 10-round contest.
The lineup also includes Josh Padley facing Jaouad Belmehdi over 12 rounds in the junior lightweight division for the vacant European super featherweight title. Here’s everything you need to know about the match card, start time, where to watch, and more.
Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly match card
- Main Event: Bakhram Murtazaliev (c) vs Josh Kelly, 12 rounds, for IBF junior middleweight title
- Elif Nur Turhan (c) vs Taylah Gentzen, 10 rounds, for IBF women’s lightweight title
- Josh Padley vs Jaouad Belmehdi, 12 rounds, junior lightweights for vacant European super featherweight title
- Josh Blenkiron vs Robbie Colman, 10 rounds, lightweights
- Bradley Casey vs Lee Roberts, 4 rounds, cruiserweights
- Leo Atang vs Amine Boucetta, 4 rounds, heavyweights
Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly Timings & Telecast Details
| Country / Region | Main Card | Main Event (expected) | Telecast |
| United States (ET) | 2:00 PM ET | 4:30 PM ET | DAZN |
| United States (CT) | 1:00 PM CT | 3:30 PM CT | DAZN |
| United States (PT) | 11:00 AM PT | 1:30 PM PT | DAZN |
| Alaska (AKST) | 10:00 AM AKST | 12:30 PM AKST | DAZN |
| Hawaii (HST) | 9:00 AM HST | 11:30 AM HST | DAZN |
| Canada (ET) | 2:00 PM ET | 4:30 PM ET | DAZN |
| United Kingdom & Ireland (GMT) | 7:00 PM GMT | 9:30 PM GMT | DAZN |
| France (CET) | 8:00 PM CET | 10:30 PM CET | DAZN |
| Saudi Arabia (AST) | 10:00 PM AST | 12:30 PM AST | DAZN |
| India (IST) | 12:30 AM IST | 3:00 AM IST | DAZN |
| Bangladesh (BST) | 1:00 AM BST | 3:30 AM BST | DAZN |
| Japan (JST) | 4:00 AM JST | 7:30 AM JST | DAZN |
| Mexico (CST) | 1:00 PM CST | 3:30 PM CST | DAZN |
| Brazil (BRT) | 4:00 PM BRT | 7:30 PM BRT | DAZN |
| Australia (AEST) | 5:00 AM AEST | 7:30 PM AEST | DAZN |
| Australia (AEDT) | 6:00 AM AEDT | 8:30 PM AEDT | DAZN |
When is Jose Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly taking place?
The IBF Junior Middleweight title bout takes place on Saturday, January 31, at the Utilita Arena Newcastle in Newcastle, England.
How can I watch Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly live?
The full fight card will be streamed live on DAZN worldwide, with prelims and the main card available through the platform.
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