Briton Josh Kelly says we’ll see a “different version” of him when he makes the primary defence of his IBF light-middleweight title in opposition to Caoimhin Agyarko on Saturday.
Kelly rebuilt from his sole profession loss in 2021 to beat Bakhram Murtazaliev and declare the title in January, successful the belt in his twentieth skilled bout.
Belfast’s Agyarko has additionally overcome adversity to earn a seat at world title degree, having been reduce by promoter Matchroom after what was then a career-best win over Troy Williamson in 2023.
Both males will stroll to the ring in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight return against Kristian Prenga totally conscious of how robust it has been to get to this stage.
“Being a world champion does something to you,” Kelly stated at Thursday’s remaining information convention.
“I thought it was a myth beforehand but how I’m going about my work in the gym is just different. It’s a different version of me.
“When I’ve that confidence, it is a arduous evening for anybody: ‘Boots’ [Jaron Ennis], [Sebastian] Fundora – any of them.
“I’m going to come in on Saturday, show there’s levels to this game and put on a show.”
