**Summary:**The long-awaited IBF junior middleweight title bout between Bakhram Murtazaliev and Josh Kelly is finally taking shape. After a purse bid postponement, a direct deal between the fighters is nearly finalized. The fight is expected to take place in late January in England, with Matchroom handling the event. Murtazaliev, the reigning champion, is eager to defend his title after his impressive knockout of Tim Tszyu. Kelly, ranked number three by the IBF, has been on a winning streak since his 2022 loss to David Avanesyan. Fans can look forward to this highly anticipated matchup as the boxing world gears up for the new year.
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