Jaron Ennis and Josh Kelly fight to unify the WBA, WBO and IBF super welterweight titles on Saturday, February 27, 2027, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. TNT, truTV and DAZN will broadcast the event in the US, with DAZN carrying it internationally.
The card is expected to start at 8pm ET on February 27 / 1am GMT on February 28. Main-event ring walks are estimated for 11pm ET / 4am GMT.
How to Watch Ennis vs Kelly
The unification headlines “The Fight,” the monthly boxing series from TNT Sports and DAZN.
US viewers can watch on TNT, truTV or DAZN. DAZN is the confirmed broadcaster for UK viewers and international audiences.
Ennis vs Kelly Fight Card and Records
Jaron Ennis (36-0, 32 KOs) vs Josh Kelly (19-1-1, 9 KOs)
WBA, WBO and IBF super welterweight championships.
Division limit: 154lbs (69.9kg).
The main event is the first confirmed matchup. Undercard announcements and ticket-sale dates will follow.
Ennis Targets Kelly’s IBF Belt
Ennis captured the WBA and WBO super welterweight titles by stopping Xander Zayas in the seventh round in June at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
That victory followed his move up from welterweight in October 2025. Earlier that year, he unified at 147lbs by forcing Eimantas Stanionis to retire after six rounds, adding the WBA championship to his IBF belt.
Now he wants Kelly’s title.
“I’m adding another belt to the collection!” Ennis said. “It’s time to look marvelous and put on a beautiful show. 154lbs is MINE! I’m going to keep knocking them down one by one!”
Kelly Heads to Atlanta After Two Championship Wins
Kelly took the IBF belt from Bakhram Murtazaliev in Newcastle in January, then defended against Caoimhin Agyarko in Saudi Arabia in July.
The Sunderland fighter now makes his third professional appearance in the United States, having previously boxed in New York and Arizona. He represented Great Britain at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
“I’ve waited a very long time to prove myself at the highest level – finally I have that moment!” Kelly said.
The winner will hold three of the division’s four major championships. Sebastian Fundora holds the remaining WBC belt, making a potential meeting with him the route to undisputed honours.
Venue, Tickets and Launch Press Conference
State Farm Arena hosts Matchroom’s first event in Atlanta. Ticket-sale information has yet to be announced.
Ennis and Kelly will meet at a launch press conference in Los Angeles on Friday, November 13, streamed on Matchroom’s YouTube channel from 4pm ET / 9pm GMT.
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Question for the online sherpas: do you really believe this is a done deal, or are you just counting belts before the bell? Ennis might press, but Kelly packs answers, composes on the back foot, and tests the timing with sharp counters. The real drama will be who controls the distance, who drains the other man’s gas, and whether the crowd buys the hype or the fight delivers a true unification verdict.
Breakdown: Ennis will pressure with phased footwork, crowd Kelly behind a stinging double jab, then slip outside to wedge angles for lead-right hands. He must trap Kelly behind the ropes with quick combos to the body, then answer counters with a sharp overhand and a measured left hook. Kelly tests distance, uses clever pivots, but Ennis’ higher punch output and superior range control should turn the early rounds into a chess match that tilts toward Ennis by mid rounds.
Prediction: Ennis sweeps out the body early, keeps the high guard, snaps the jab, then elevates with a sharp right hand and prints a late stoppage. Kelly will try to box from range, but Ennis’ footwork and distance control will corner him, feints setting up a crushing uppercut, then a canvassing finish in the later rounds. The crowd will see a masterclass in ring IQ.