On Friday’s eagerly-anticipated clash featuring Troy Williamson vs Josh Kelly with Williamson’s title at stake, the later won via unanimous decision to snap undefeated streak of Williamson, know the full undercard results & purse
Despite odds against him, Josh Kelly secured unanimous decision win against undefeated Troy Williamson during an all-British main-event fight at Newcastle Arena to become new British super welterweight champion.
Troy Williamson vs Josh Kelly Purse, Payouts, Winner, Full Fight Card Results, Score, Boxing Match Highlights
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For this all-British fight featuring Williamson vs Kelly, financial details and PPV share information isn’t revealed yet, however, it is evident that by winning this match, Josh Kelly has paved his path to much bigger fights along with higher purse. In front of a large crowd on Friday at the Newcastle Arena, talented Olympian Josh Kelly secured unanimous decision victory over Troy Williamson after grueling 12-rounds, as he bagged the British junior middleweight title. In a light heavyweight match on the undercard, Lyndon Arthur defeated Joel McIntyre of England in just two rounds.
Full Fight Card Results
- Troy Williamson lost against Josh Kelly: For Williamson’s BBBoC super welterweight championship
- Ben Marksby defeated Olaide Fijabi: Super lightweight
- Jordan Barker-Porter lost against Sheila Martinez: Women’s lightweight
- Katharina Thanderz won against Edina Kiss: Women’s lightweight
- Lyndon Arthur defeated Joel McIntyre: Light heavyweight
- Hosea Stewart lost against Franklin Ignatius: Heavyweight
Troy Williamson vs Josh Kelly Match Events & Post-Match Reactions
In the second round, Williamson improved his distance closing and avoided being caught flush like he had in the first. However, Kelly appeared composed in the face of pressure and ultimately prevailed over his opponent over the following few rounds by pot-shooting Williamson from the back foot and frequently forcing him to miss. Later in the fourth round, the dazzling challenger caused Williamson a variety of problems by showcasing his expert-level hand and foot movement. Williamson received another warning for roughing up Kelly in the sixth round. Despite his best efforts, the incumbent was badly trailing on the scorecards going into the fight’s second half.
Williamson continued to chase Kelly about and be hit with strokes, failing to truly put in his best effort. By the time the battle of friends turned enemies was over, it was clear who had earned local bragging rights. After observing Kelly’s dominance throughout the match, all the judges scored in favor of him, as he bagged unanimous decision victory by score of 119-109, 119-111, & 118-110. With this win, Josh Kelly has clinched British super-welterweight title and seems ready to enter the European stage against even better opponents.
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