TWO WORLD TITLE FIGHTS ADDED TO ‘THE COMEBACK’WITH HAMZAH SHEERAZ VS SIMON ZACHENHUBER AND JOSH KELLY VS CAOIMHIN AGYARKO

LONDON, JULY 2026: His Excellency Turki Alalshikh today announced the full undercard for
“The Comeback”, featuring two world title fights as Hamzah Sheeraz makes the first defence
of his WBO World Super Middleweight Championship against Simon Zachenhuber, while Josh
Kelly defends his IBF World Super Welterweight Championship against unbeaten Irish
challenger Caoimhin Agyarko, on Saturday, July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, exclusive
worldwide on DAZN.

The event, headlined by Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight clash with Kristian Prenga, forms part
of Jeddah Season in association with Riyadh Season, Matchroom Boxing, SELA and Goldstar,
and will be broadcast exclusively worldwide on DAZN.

Kelly makes the first defence of the IBF World Super Welterweight Championship he won with
a majority decision victory over Bakhram Murtazaliev in January. The Sunderland star now
faces unbeaten Agyarko, who gets his first opportunity to challenge for a world title after his
IBF title eliminator earlier this year was cancelled at late notice.

Joining Kelly on the undercard is fellow Brit Hamzah Sheeraz, fresh from his crowning glory in
Egypt back in May, as he sets out to defend his WBO World Super Middleweight
Championship for the first time, taking on Simon Zachenhuber.

Exciting Japanese featherweight prospect Reito Tsutsumi returns to Saudi Arabia following an
impressive stoppage victory on the ‘Night of the Samurai’ card in Riyadh last December. The
unbeaten featherweight meets Mexico’s Alvino Herrera, who also brings an undefeated record
into the fight.

Olympic gold medallist Oleksandr Khyzhniak makes just the second appearance of his
professional career as the Ukrainian continues his transition from the amateur ranks. Standing
opposite him is unbeaten Frenchman Lenny Patrach, presenting another valuable test for the
light heavyweight prospect.

British flyweight Mikie Tallon makes his Saudi Arabian debut after extending his unbeaten
record earlier this year. The 23-year-old from Liverpool has quickly established himself as one
of the division’s most promising young talents and now looks to continue that momentum
against Venezuela’s Orlando Pino.

India’s undefeated Olympian Nishant Dev continues his impressive start in the professional
ranks against Peru’s Cesar Diaz. The 2024 bronze medallist has made a strong impression
since turning over and will be aiming to continue his rise in the super welterweight division.
Pawel August caused a major upset on the Fury–Makhmudov card by defeating the previously
unbeaten Zachenhuber, despite stepping in as a late replacement with only a few weeks to

prepare. He now faces unbeaten Dane Jacob Bank, who boasts an impressive 19-0 record and
claimed the biggest win of his career in January by defeating former world champion William
Scull.

Three of Saudi Arabia’s leading professional boxers return to the ring on home soil, with
Mohammed Alakel, Ziyad Almaayouf and Sultan Almohammed all returning to action as they
continue their development on one of the biggest stages in world boxing. Alakel will face Lydon
Chircop, Almaayouf takes on Frank Mango and Almohammed is up against Efren Besalduch.
The card will also showcase two of Egypt’s rising prospects. Omar Hikal returns following
victory in his last outing to take on Spaniard Brian Castellano, while Mohamed Mabrouk faces
Bryan Zapata as both men look to continue their progress on the international stage.
Fight Week begins on Wednesday, July 22 with the Grand Arrivals at Jeddah Yacht Club,
followed by the official press conference on Thursday and the weigh-in on Friday at Jeddah
Promenade. Both events will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.
Tickets for “The Comeback” are on sale now via the WeBook app.

About Jeddah Season
Entering its sixth edition, Jeddah Season is a celebration of Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial hub and
largest coastal city. Reflecting Jeddah’s rich cultural heritage, historical significance, vibrant lifestyle, and
tourism appeal, the season offers a diverse range of experiences for residents and visitors of all ages.
As one of the Kingdom’s premier annual entertainment and cultural festivals, Jeddah Season brings
together world-class entertainment, cultural experiences, sporting events, live performances, culinary
attractions, and family-friendly activities. Through its dynamic programming, the season showcases
Jeddah’s unique identity as the gateway to the Red Sea and a leading destination for tourism, business,
and leisure, welcoming millions of visitors from across Saudi Arabia and around the world.