Jaron Ennis vs Josh Kelly: Ring walk & fight times, how to watch, venue, full undercard & tale of the tape
Jaron Ennis and Josh Kelly lock horns in an eagerly anticipated super welterweight unification bout at Atlanta's State Farm Arena on Saturday 27th February, 2027.
Widely regarded as one of the most dangerous active fighters in boxing -- with 32 knockout victories in 36 fights -- Ennis became the WBA and WBO super welterweight champion with a stoppage of Xander Zayas in June.
Meanwhile, Kelly became world champion for the first time after upsetting Bakhram Murtazaliev for the IBF strap in January, and he has since successfully defended the strap with a unanimous decision win over Caoimhin Agyarko in July.
Victory for either fighter in February will take them to within just one belt of becoming undisputed in the division, and we tell you everything you need to know about the unification clash.
Jaron Ennis vs Josh Kelly - All you need to know
Date: | Saturday 27th February, 2027 |
Fight: | Jaron Ennis vs Josh Kelly |
Approx Ring Walk Time: | TBC |
Weight Class: | Super welterweight |
Titles: | WBA, WBO & IBF |
Referee: | N/A |
Promoters: | Matchroom Boxing |
Venue: | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, USA |
TV Channel: | TNT Sports & DAZN |
How to watch Jaron Ennis vs Josh Kelly, TV channel & live stream
Jaron Ennis vs Josh Kelly is set to be broadcast live on TNT Sports, while streaming will be available worldwide via DAZN.
Jaron Ennis vs Josh Kelly fight time
The ring walk and fight time for the unification clash between Ennis and Kelly is yet to be confirmed, with an exact start time expected to be announced closer to the date.
With Ennis vs Kelly set to take place in Atlanta, it's likely that the bout will take place in the early hours of Sunday 28th February for UK viewers.
Venue
Ennis vs Kelly will be held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, USA.
It will mark Matchroom Boxing's first event in the city, with the venue typically accommodating between 18,000 and 21,000 people for combat sports events.
Tale of the Tape
Jaron Ennis | Josh Kelly | |
Record: | 36-0 (32 KOs) | 19-1-1 (9 KOs) |
Age: | 29 | 32 |
Birthplace: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | Sunderland, England |
Height: | 5′ 10″ / 178cm | 5′ 10″ / 178cm |
Stance: | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Last Fight: | Won (TKO) vs Xander Zayas (Jun 26) | Won (UD) vs Caoimhin Agyarko (Jul 26) |
KO%: | 88.89% | 47.37% |
Alias: | 'Boots' | 'Pretty Boy' |
Jaron Ennis vs Josh Kelly full undercard
- Jaron Ennis vs Josh Kelly (WBA, WBO & IBF super welterweight titles)
Undercard fights for the Atlanta event in February are expected to be announced in due course.
