Josh Kelly Calls Out Conor Benn After First-Round Stoppage Win

Sunderland boxer Josh Kelly secured a first-round stoppage victory over Flavius Biea at Newcastle Arena, extending his unbeaten streak and calling out Conor Benn for a potential fight. Kelly, ranked highly in multiple governing bodies, expressed eagerness to either face Benn or compete for a world title, emphasizing his prime form and readiness. Benn, who recently suffered his first career defeat to Chris Eubank Jr., is still considering his next move and usually fights at welterweight but moved up to middleweight for his bout with Eubank. Promoter Ben Shalom discussed the anticipated Benn-Eubank rematch, noting details are still being finalized and emphasizing the importance of fighter safety and suitable weigh-in conditions. Kelly also suggested Benn might avoid fighting him, criticizing Benn for preferring 'circus fights' with rehydration clauses, while praising the Benn-Eubank bout as a hard-fought contest. Overall, Kelly is positioning himself for a significant domestic clash or a title shot, while the British boxing scene awaits the outcome of the Benn-Eubank rematch.