Josh Kelly calls for Ennis and Zayas fights in push for top names

Josh Kelly says he wants to face Jaron Ennis and Xander Zayas as he targets the biggest available fights. The British welterweight named both rising stars among the opponents he is chasing.

“I'd love to fight Zayas and Boots, all the big names out there. I just want to keep enjoying it. I want to be able to have the biggest fights possible”

— Josh Kelly, via Ring Magazine

What Josh Kelly said

Kelly told Ring Magazine he is focused on staying active against elite-level opposition. Ennis holds the IBF welterweight title while Zayas campaigns at junior middleweight, giving Kelly options across two divisions if either matchup materializes. Kelly has been campaigning at welterweight and has called for major tests throughout his recent run.

What it moves

Kelly's openness to facing multiple top names suggests he is pushing for a breakthrough fight rather than waiting for one specific opponent. Whether promoters can deliver either Ennis or Zayas remains to be seen, but Kelly's willingness to face both puts pressure on the division's key players to respond.

Source: ringmagazine.com. Full Josh Kelly fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.