Olympian Josh Kelly is set to compete again in a significant welterweight fight against Flavius Biea, the current WBC Latino champion.
Kelly is on a strong run, having secured victories in his last six bouts since June 2022.
His previous outing, however, was less convincing; he had to overcome a challenging offensive from Ishmael Davis to earn a decision victory on the undercard of the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois event.
The upcoming fight is expected to be demanding, as Biea comes into it with a 12-fight winning streak, having most recently defeated Jonathan Jose Eniz to win the then-vacant WBC Latino Super Welterweight title.
This match promises to be an exciting event. Here`s all the essential information for fans before the fight night.
When is Kelly vs Biea?
- Josh Kelly vs Flavius Biea will take place on Friday, June 6.
- Ring-walks for this encounter are set to get underway at approximately 10pm BST.
- Newcastle Arena is the chosen venue and it can host around 11,000 spectators.
- These timings are subject to change depending on the other fights on the undercard.
What TV channel is Kelly vs Biea on and can it be live streamed?
- Josh Kelly vs Flavius Biea will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 5 in the UK.
- Fans can also stream the action on My5 through a compatible tablet or mobile device.
Can I watch it for FREE?
- Fans in the UK can watch it for FREE on Channel 5 so long as they have a valid TV license.
- My5 is also free but requires users to log in with a valid email address.
What is the full card?
- Josh Kelly vs Flavius Biea
- Niall Brown vs Matt McCallum
- Ben Marksby vs Nicolas Blanco
- Felix Cash vs Rolando Mansilla
- Lucas Roehrig vs Sofiane Quoit
- Tom Welland vs Mauricio Perez
- Codie Smith vs Mario Portillo
- Lee Rogers vs Charles Tondo
- Cyrus Pattinson vs Joe Garside
- Dan Toward vs Connor Goulding
- Matty Harris vs Dan Garber
What has been said?
Josh Kelly is confident that he will show everyone why he believes he is world class.
Kelly stated, “Biea has demonstrated a willingness that many others in my weight class lack – the courage to step up and fight me.”
He added, “You must respect his warrior mentality, but there are different levels in this sport, and on June 6, I will prove to him and everyone watching on Channel 5 why I am world-class.”
Kelly continued, “Biea will surely believe he can pressure me, but I will make him miss, and then I will make him pay.”
Concluding, he said, “It will be both beautiful and brutal.”
