Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=PFD2wkO2tWa Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Josh Kelly on Murtazaliev, Ortiz & Ennis, Roy Jones Jr… and Bouncing Back From Avanesyan [un7Ifk4IcjO] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT In this interview Josh Kelly breaks down his upcoming fight with Bakhram Murtazaliev, why he believes a win puts him right in the mix for the biggest matchups at 154lbs, and how fights against Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron “Boots” Ennis could become reality. Kelly also reflects on his boxing journey so far — from the style and confidence he drew from Roy Jones Jr., to the lessons learned from his defeat to David Avanesyan, and how that moment shaped him moving forward. In this interview, Josh Kelly discusses: ► Fighting Bakhram Murtazaliev — and what it means for his career ► Why victory could set up major 154lb fights vs Ortiz and Boots Ennis ► The influence of Roy Jones Jr. on his style and mindset ► His boxing journey and the moments that built him ► The Avanesyan loss — what he learned, and how he’s bounced back 👇 What fight do you want to see next for Josh Kelly if he wins — Ortiz, Boots, or someone else at 154? K920w9N5em2 i82sQs943OC H22JZYeaLwD HDlaoupJQNf CzaSHFGuA9Y tzzu7xK1zzA VarNwgUbUXp
In this interview Josh Kelly breaks down his upcoming fight with Bakhram Murtazaliev, why he believes a win puts him right in the mix for the biggest matchups at 154lbs, and how fights against Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron “Boots” Ennis could become reality. Kelly also reflects on his boxing journey so far — from the style and confidence he drew from Roy Jones Jr., to the lessons learned from his defeat to David Avanesyan, and how that moment shaped him moving forward. In this interview, Josh Kelly discusses: ► Fighting Bakhram Murtazaliev — and what it means for his career ► Why victory could set up major 154lb fights vs Ortiz and Boots Ennis ► The influence of Roy Jones Jr. on his style and mindset ► His boxing journey and the moments that built him ► The Avanesyan loss — what he learned, and how he’s bounced back 👇 What fight do you want to see next for Josh Kelly if he wins — Ortiz, Boots, or someone else at 154? K920w9N5em2 i82sQs943OC H22JZYeaLwD HDlaoupJQNf CzaSHFGuA9Y tzzu7xK1zzA VarNwgUbUXp