The newly crowned IBF champion in the super welterweight division, British fighter **Josh Kelly**, shared his thoughts on his victory against Russian boxer **Bakhram Murtazaliev**. The match took place in Newcastle, UK, lasted for all 12 rounds, and ended with Kelly winning by a majority decision. This defeat marked the first loss for Murtazaliev in his professional career.

“I was knocked down in the ninth round? If it weren’t for this incredible crowd and the energy supporting us, I probably wouldn’t have been able to get back up and continue. Listen, tonight was a historic moment. I am the first world champion from Sunderland (*a city in the northeast of England. – Note by Championat*)! Let’s go!” — Kelly’s words were reported by Yahoo Sports.