Josh Kelly's second fight of 2023, against Columbia's Placido Ramirez, is set to be an important milestone in his career.
For the first time since turning professional in 2017, Kelly will finally get to fight in his native Sunderland as he continues to push towards a chance at world honours.
Kelly's last fight was in July when he beat Gabriel Alberto Corzo via unanimous decision.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Kelly vs. Ramirez.
Kelly vs. Ramirez date, start time
- Date: Saturday, December 16
- Start time: 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. UK / 5 p.m. ET
The event is set to get underway at 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10 p.m. UK / 5 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch Kelly vs. Ramirez on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here.
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported by DAZN?
DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.
Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com (if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser):
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Android TV | PlayStation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Apple TV | XBox One |
| Google Chromecast | XBox Series X | S | |
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| Vestel | ||
| Vizio |
Where is Kelly vs. Ramirez?
The fight will take place at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland, England.
Josh Kelly record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: March 7, 1994
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 72"
- Total fights: 16
- Record: 14-1-1 (7 KOs)
Placido Ramirez record and bio
- Nationality: Columbian
- Date of birth: N/A
- Height: 5' 11"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 28
- Record: 24-3 with 1 NC (17 KOs)
Kelly vs. Ramirez fight card
- Josh Kelly vs. Placido Ramirez; Light middleweight