Agyarko was 'heartbroken' after cancelled fight before Kelly world title shot

Caoimhin Agyarko has revealed he was left uncertain about his future when a previous eliminator fell through before securing a world title fight against Josh Kelly.

“I was heartbroken at the time [when the Adams fight was cancelled] and didn't know what was going to happen after, whether I was going to have to fight in another eliminator or get the title fight, or even be left on the sidelines again”

— Caoimhin Agyarko, via BBC Sport

What Caoimhin Agyarko said

The setback came when a scheduled bout with Adams was cancelled, leaving Agyarko in limbo about whether he would face another eliminator, proceed straight to a title fight, or be sidelined. He has since landed the opportunity to face Kelly for a world title.

What it moves

Agyarko's path to the Kelly fight highlights how quickly fortunes can shift in boxing. The Adams cancellation could have derailed his title ambitions entirely, but he now gets his world title chance without needing another eliminator.

Source: bbc.co.uk. Full Caoimhin Agyarko fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.