Josh Kelly’s calculated risk has paid off.
The Ring has learned that Kelly (15-1-1, 8 knockouts) will now face countryman Ishmael Davis. Davis (13-0, 6 KOs) replaces Liam Smith (33-4-1, 20 KOs), who fell ill and was forced to withdraw.
The bout will take place as part of Riyadh Season’s UK launch this Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London.
Kelly is due a shot at the WBO junior middleweight title previously held by Smith. The 2016 Great Britain Olympian was willing to risk that status just to appear on this show.