Kelly Survives Shattered Nose to Retain Title | Belfast News

Josh Kelly survives a brutal, comeback-filled war to retain his IBF Light-Middleweight title, outlasting Caoimhin Agyarko in Saudi Arabia despite fighting through a shattered nose. Kelly dominated the first five rounds, but Agyarko roared back in the final frames, landing heavy shots and visibly hurting Kelly — yet it wasn’t enough to sway the judges. With two scorecards reading 115-113 and one 114-113, Kelly’s early control proved decisive. Agyarko’s grit earned him respect, but his slow start may haunt him — while Kelly stays champion after a war that tested every ounce of his resolve. 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/b527740c7b0e87a1