Josh Kelly told Gabriel Corzo that he will stop him inside two rounds, when the rivals clashed at a heated weigh-in today. 

The super welterweight enemies meet in a high-stakes contest at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle tomorrow night, live on DAZN. 

Kelly, the world No2, defends his WBO International title against the unbeaten and confident Argentinian and knows victory will open the door to blockbuster fights. 

But the Sunderland AFC fan must deal with Corzo first and they had to be pulled apart at a tense weigh-in, where Kelly told his opponent – and his fans – that tomorrow night’s headlining fight will only last two rounds. 

Weigh-In Results and Running Order

Doors 16:30.  First Bout 16:45

4×3 Super Middleweight Contest 

Oliver Zaren 168lbs 

Jay Byrne 168.10lbs 

4×3 Super Lightweight Contest 

Owen Rees 142.1lbs 

Marius Istrate 139.5lbs 

4×3 Super Featherweight Contest 

Kai Richmond 134lbs 

Karl Sampson 133.14lbs 

4×3 Super Welterweight Contest 

Tom Summerbell (weighing in tomorrow) 

Dimitri Protkanus (weighing in tomorrow) 

6×3 Super Welterweight Contest 

Samuel Antwi 153.4lbs 

Ruben Angulo 155.3lbs 

6×3 Super Welterweight Contest 

Troy Williamson 160.3lbs 

Ramiro Blanco 161.13lbs 

8×2 Flyweight Contest 

Chloe Watson 113.9lbs 

Belen Valdebenito 113.14lbs 

6×3 Super Lightweight  

Ben Marksby 143.8lbs 

Ricardo Fernandez 140.4lbs 

Vacant British Super Featherweight title contest 

Qais Ashfaq 129.12lbs 

Liam Dillon 129.6lbs 

4×3 Featherweight Contest  

Codie Smith 126.6lbs 

Francisco Rodriguez 125lbs 

8×3 Heavyweight Contest 

Steven Robinson 244.2lbs 

Franklin Ignatius 241lbs 

WBO International Super Welterweight title 

Josh Kelly 154lbs 

Gabriel Corzo 152.12lbs 

Josh Kelly faces off against Argentina’s Gabriel Corzo in the headline fight of a packed show, delivered in association with William Hill, and staged at the Vertu Motors Arena.  Kelly, the world No2, knows victory over the unbeaten and highly rated Corzo will put him within touching distance of huge fights in the super welterweight division.  The Sunderland fan tops a major night of action which also includes a British title fight, a heavyweight humdinger, a female star on the cusp of titles as well as dazzling prospects and local favourites.

4×3 minutes Super Welterweight contest Tom Summerbell vs Eligio Palacios 4×3 minutes Super Lightweight contest Owen Rees vs Marvis Istrate  4×3 minutes Super Featherweight contest Kai Richmond vs Karl Sampson  4×3 minutes Super Middleweight contest Oliver Zaren vs Jay Byrne  6×3 minutes Super Welterweight contest Samuel Antwi vs Ruben Angulo  6×3 minutes Super Welterweight contest Troy Williamson vs Ramiro Blanco  8×2 minutes Flyweight contest Chloe Watson vs Belen Valdebenito  6×3 minutes Super Lightweight contest Ben Marksby vs Ricardo Fernandez 12×3 minutes vacant British Super Featherweight title Liam Dillon vs Qais Ashfaq 4×3 minutes Featherweight contest Codie Smith vs Francisco Rodriguez 8×3 minutes Heavyweight contest Steven Robinson vs Franklin Ignatius 12×3 minutes WBO International Super Welterweight title Josh Kelly vs Gabriel Corzo  Running order remains subject to change

Josh Kelly’s high-stakes clash with the unbeaten Gabriel Corzo has been pushed back to Saturday, July 15. 

Kelly, the No2 ranked super welterweight in the world, suffered an injury in training this week, and so the Wasserman Boxing event in Newcastle will take place three weeks later. 

All tickets bought for the original date remain valid for the new date of July 15, with Kelly vs Corzo still being staged at the Vertu Motors Arena, in Newcastle as planned. 

The 29-year-old’s meeting with the unbeaten Argentinian will be shown live and exclusive around the world on DAZN..

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman Boxing, said: “Josh has been firing on all cylinders in the gym of late, and was itching to get back in the ring in front of his brilliant fans.  

“However, he suffered an injury in training which means we have to push his return back three weeks.  

“But Josh will be ready for July 15, where he will deliver a statement performance to the rest of the division, live on DAZN.”

For any ticket holder unable to make the new date of July 15, and who requires a full refund, please get in touch with your point of contact within the next seven days. 

Liam Dillon and Qais Ashfaq are to clash for the vacant super featherweight crown at the Vertu Motors Arena, on Saturday June 24 as part of the bumper show headlined by world champion-in-the-making Josh Kelly. 

Live and exclusive around the world on DAZN, North East hero Kelly puts his world title dream on the line against the highly ranked Argentinean Gabriel Corzo, who has already cranked up the tension by promising a “war”. 

And now the Wasserman Boxing event has become even bigger with the addition of Dillon vs Ashfaq, in a scrap which has all the ingredients to be a show stealer. 

Dillon is the unbeaten and dangerous Londonder who is coming off a career-best win over Joshua Wahab and the 27-year-old plans on upsetting the odds again, but this time against former Olympian Ashfaq. 

Leeds favourite Ashfaq is the former Team GB stand-out, who won medals at major international tournaments, boxed at Rio 2016 and is back in form after suffering a shock defeat in 2020. 

Dillon (12-0-1) said: “Qais Ashfaq is a mountain for me to climb but I was the big underdog in my last fight and people had written me off, but I caused a big upset. 

“After my last win I was still the English champion and so I asked my team if we could push for the British. The British title is one I have always wanted but I didn’t ever know if I had the ability or know-how to win it. But after my last fight, I know I am ready.”  

Ashfaq (12-1) said: “Liam is a very tough kid and while he may not have my technical ability, he will be in my face for the whole fight. 

“But he can’t out-box me and this can be a very straight-forward fight for me, but it is also for me to lose. 

“But I believe this is the reboot of my career and winning the British title will lead to many more big nights, and I genuinely believe I will still become a world champion.” 

Wasserman Boxing can also confirm that the future of women’s boxing in this country, Chloe Watson, will step up to eight rounds for the first time, with victory edging her closer to title contention. 

Watson, the unbeaten former international amateur star who is trained by Ricky Hatton, tackles Belen Valdebenito in Newcastle and plans on making yet another statement in her second contest of the year. 

Hometown heavyweight Steve Robinson locks horns with Franklin Ignatius in a thunderous collision of big punchers that nobody is expecting will go the eight-round distance. 

Codie Smith, one of the most exciting young British boxers to turn professional in recent years, has the second contest of his career and will be backed by a noisy army of fans making the trip from Yorkshire. 

Darlington’s hugely popular Ben Marksby has his eyes fixed on climbing the super lightweight ladder this year and plans on making his first fight of 2023 one to remember, in front of the DAZN cameras. 

Big local support is also expected for Luke Cope, Travis Waters and Joe Laws on June 24, while the Mikkel Kessler-trained Oliver Zaren fights on UK soil for the second time as part of a not-to-be-missed event. 

Wasserman Boxing has joined forces with the global broadcast giant to drive Kelly’s world title pursuit, which starts at the Vertu Motors Arena next month. 

Kelly is ranked No2 in the world and knows victory over Corzo will put him within touching distance of a shot at undisputed champion Jermell Charlo. 

But the unbeaten Corzo, who sits at No9 in the standings, has global ambitions of his own and intends on ripping up the script to leave Kelly’s world title dream in tatters. 

The show also sees the return of heavyweight contender Nathan Gorman, a second pro contest for the super skilled Codie Smith as well as the latest outing for the future of women’s boxing in this country, Chloe Watson. 

Newcastle heavyweight Steve Robinson collides with Franklin Ignatius in a battle of big-punching big men that is not to be missed, and the popular Ben Marksby continues his super lightweight journey. 

Josh Kelly said: “A win over Corzo on June 24 in Newcastle will put me within touching distance of a shot at the world title. 

“I’m thrilled to be teaming up with DAZN and fully intend on producing a stellar performance that will be seen around the world on their platform. 

“Corzo is ranked No9 in the world and is a good fighter, but I am going to deliver a display that makes the rest of the division sit up and take note.  You don’t want to miss this one.” 

Gabriel Corzo said: “Make no mistake, on June 24 in Newcastle, Josh Kelly’s world title dream ends and mine gets closer to being a reality. 

“I am not travelling all the way from Argentina to make up the numbers.  I want my shot at the world title and Kelly is standing in my way of that, so he must be moved aside. 

“I hope Kelly’s fans are prepared for the upset that is coming.” 

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman, said: “Josh Kelly is ready to take on the world and everyone at Wasserman Boxing is thrilled to team up with DAZN on his journey to the top. 

“We all watched in awe at Josh’s display against Troy Williamson late last year, where he showed, over 12 faultless rounds, just how gifted he is. 

“The unbeaten and dangerous Corzo is up next on June 24 in Newcastle, but Josh Kelly, ranked No2 in the world, is an exceptional talent and I strongly believe we are going to see something extra special, live on DAZN.”  

“DAZN are proud to be teaming up with Wasserman Boxing, adding more big nights of boxing to our best-in-class schedule’, said?Joe Markowski, CEO DAZN North America.  

“In 2023, we are determined to add to this and grow it in order to deliver for fight fans. We look forward to following Josh Kelly every step of the way on his road to a World Title shot. Tune in June 24 to watch a great night of boxing, live and exclusive on DAZN.” 

Kelly, nicknamed ‘Pretty Boy’, is embarking on one of British boxing’s most compelling comeback stories of recent times as the 29-year-old continues to rise from his defeat to David Avanesyan 

The gifted 2016 Olympian was written off and dismissed by many following the stoppage loss, but December’s masterclass British title win over Williamson capped the first stage of his return and proved the critics wrong. 

And on June 24, live on DAZN, the Sunderland AFC fan has the chance to take a huge step towards securing a world title shot. 

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