Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly

[TIC]

twelfth to bakhram, i have it a draw

[TIC]

113-113, 115-111, 114-113 majority decision for josh

[Master]

Josh wins by majority decision with one judge having it a draw.

[TIC]

bakhram murtazaliev v josh kelly
http://ok.ru/video/11023189936741

[Spicoli]

As the flat squirrel said the bumper of the passing car, I did not see that coming. I thought it would be decent, but Kelly would come up soundly short. This is why they fight the fights as they say.

[TIC]

but i have an inkling of an upset

josh always had the ability, i just wish he would quit with the hands down walking around showboating. fenster will be smiling

[Master]

Josh did well to win the title especially coming from that knock down in round 9.

No way Josh will take on Ennis. Booth will keep him well away from Boots.

Kelly will have an easy defence and try and fill out an arena first to build up his profile.

[TIC]

i hope josh doen't milk the belt & goes after big fights, that unification with xander is winnable

[Master]

Josh is allowed to have one easy defence in his hometown. If he looks impressive then unify but the weight is the strongest for opposition. Kelly will not have the title for long. Enjoy it and make sure you get the most money you can.

[TIC]

Josh is allowed to have one easy defence in his hometown.

the problem with boxing

[Master]

Josh Kelly may be forced to run back his victory over Bakhram Murtazaliev.

Judge Pawel Kardyni scored the contest 113-113 even, while Steve Gray and John Basile had it 114-113 and 115-111 in Kelly's favour.

However, Gray's scoring of the 12th and final round caused a stir.

The experienced official submitted a highly unusual 10-10 scorecard, which is frowned upon and generally advised against.

Had Gray scored the round 10-9 for Murtazaliev, then the contest would have been declared a draw, and the Russian would have retained the red and gold strap.

Murtazaliev's Attorney Patrick English, has subsequently submitted an appeal to the IBF on his behalf for an immediate rematch, arguing that his client was the rightful winner of the 12th.

https://talksport.com/boxing/3962184...tch-scorecard/

[TIC]

i had it a draw so i don't mind a rematch

[Master]

I had it a draw too but was disappointed how slow and one paced Murtazaliev was.

[TIC]

what about paddy donovan as an opponent for josh?

[Master]

what about paddy donovan as an opponent for josh?

That should be easy enough for Josh to take. He would make easy work of Conor Benn but the rest of the division are too good for him.