# Britain’s Kelly to face Ennis in February unification bout

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/britains-kelly-to-face-ennis-in-february-unification-bout/
- Published: 2026-11-12T08:29:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T09:22:58+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c3wy04zvre15o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Kelly will face Ennis in Atlanta on 27 February.
- Three light-middleweight world titles will be at stake.
- The winner will be one belt short of undisputed status.

## Summary

Britain’s Josh Kelly will challenge unbeaten American Jaron Ennis for the WBA and WBO light-middleweight titles in Atlanta on 27 February, in a bout that will unify three of the division’s four major belts. The winner will be one title away from becoming undisputed champion, a status last achieved at light-middleweight by Jermell Charlo in 2022.

Kelly, 32, holds the IBF belt and has won nine consecutive fights, including his title-winning victory in January and a successful first defence in July. Ennis, 29, has 37 wins and one no-contest, and became a two-weight world champion in June; Kelly is expected to be the underdog. Kelly said he had waited a long time for the chance to prove himself at the highest level, while promoter Eddie Hearn said the winner would build towards a lasting legacy.

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