Agyarko vs. Kelly: British Light-Middleweight Title Eliminator Heats Up in Sheffield
Unbeaten Caoimhin Agyarko steps in to face Ryan Kelly in a high-stakes British light-middleweight title eliminator after Ishmael Davis withdraws due to injury.
Sheffield Showdown: Agyarko Replaces Injured Davis Against Kelly
Caoimhin Agyarko (16-0, 10 KOs) has seized the opportunity to cement his unbeaten record against seasoned contender Ryan Kelly (19-5-1) in a British light-middleweight title eliminator at Sheffield's Canon Medical Arena on April 19. The Belfast fighter replaces Ishmael Davis, who withdrew due to injury.
Fighter Profiles
Agyarko's Rise:
- Extended his perfect record with a dominant win over Harley Collison on March 30 in York Hall
- Back-to-back Belfast victories in 2023/24 against Troy Williamson (TKO) and Bahadur Karami (UD)
- Aggressive pressure style with 63% KO rate
Kelly's Redemption Arc:
- Coming off a razor-thin split-decision loss to Kieron Conway (November 2024)
- 31-year-old veteran with 25 professional fights (19 wins)
- Known for technical boxing and granite chin
Event Context
The bout serves as chief support for Dalton Smith's super-lightweight clash with Canada's Mathieu Germain – part of Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing card. A win positions either fighter for a shot at the British title currently held by Sam Gilley.
Key Stats Comparison
| Metric | Agyarko | Kelly |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 16-0 | 19-5-1 |
| Knockouts | 10 | 7 |
| Last Fight | W (UD) | L (SD) |
| Avg. Rounds | 5.2 | 7.4 |
Davis' withdrawal marks the second reshuffle for this eliminator, originally slated to feature Kieron Conway before his European title pursuit.
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