Jimmy Kelly vs Florian Wildenhof

[Roche 5]

For the (wait for it) IBF Mediterranean Middleweight Title.

What is this 'title' how does a Manc and German qualify for it?

I am massively confused

[magnus]

It's a very prestigious belt.

Kelly was originally going to fight for the lesser IBF Europe East/West title, but the powers that be obviously heard he'd once been to Cyprus, and this golden opportunity was born.

Or maybe they knew he's been known to enjoy the odd bit of feta.

[wesshaw1985]

Con Sheenan and Tom Aspinall in action on this card tonight aswell...

[Andrew]

Kelly is listed as fighting Kevin McAuley ......

[pimp]

Don't rate Kelly at all

[Roche 5]

It's a very prestigious belt.

Kelly was originally going to fight for the lesser IBF Europe East/West title, but the powers that be obviously heard he'd once been to Cyprus, and this golden opportunity was born.

Or maybe they knew he's been known to enjoy the odd bit of feta.

[Roche 5]

Kelly is listed as fighting Kevin McAuley ......

You're right, just had a look.

Only a six rounder as well, do the IBF have a smart belt for that distance?

[BitPlayer]

Same way a guy in his 30's can fight for the youth title.

[Boxing Prospect]

Same way a guy in his 30's can fight for the youth title.

Iirc the WBC rules are that if they are over 24 they must vacate it anyway

[watsupdoc87]

Like to see Sheehan put more into his punches. Seems happy to get round in. May be an interesting carrer

[PredatorHayds]

Kelly's original opponent got stopped at customs due to a criminal conviction.

Can't believe I wasted thousands on family holidays when The Mediterranean actually stretches as far as Manchester.

[pimp]

It was a piss poor show

[Roche 5]

Can't believe I wasted thousands on family holidays when The Mediterranean actually stretches as far as Manchester.

Quality post

[thepocketrocket]

The problem with Kelly is that he seems to do nothing that well, there is zero X-factor. He doesn't punch, his skills are competent, but he is no master boxer. He doesn't seem fast either.

He seems as of today, a nice, competent fringe British title level guy.

Time will tell.