Kelly Retains Title in Hard-Fought Battle | Belfast News

Josh Kelly retained his IBF Light-Middleweight title with a hard-fought unanimous decision over Caoimhin Agyarko in Riyadh, despite a gritty second-half comeback from the Belfast fighter. Kelly built a commanding early lead, but Agyarko clawed back with sharp rounds and even cracked Kelly’s nose—though the judges ultimately sided with the champion’s superior early work. A point deduction for targeting Agyarko’s head added drama, and while Agyarko’s late surge made the fight thrilling, it wasn’t enough to steal the win. Kelly praised Agyarko’s effort, calling it a valuable learning experience for the challenger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e5f30bf4f2b5f2f