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Two World Title Fights are added to AJ-Prenga undercard at 'The Comeback' in Jeddah PhilBoxing.com Tue, 14 Jul 2026  His Excellency Turki Alalshikh today announced the full undercard for "The Comeback", featuring two world title fights as Hamzah Sheeraz makes the first defence of his WBO World Super Middleweight Championship against Simon Zachenhuber, while Josh Kelly defends his IBF World Super Welterweight Championship against unbeaten Irish challenger Caoimhin Agyarko, on Saturday, July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, exclusive worldwide on DAZN. The event, headlined by Anthony Joshua's heavyweight clash with Kristian Prenga, forms part of Jeddah Season in association with Riyadh Season, Matchroom Boxing, SELA and Goldstar. Kelly makes the first defence of the IBF World Super Welterweight Championship he won with a majority decision victory over Bakhram Murtazaliev in January. The Sunderland star now faces unbeaten Agyarko, who gets his first opportunity to challenge for a world title after his IBF title eliminator earlier this year was cancelled at late notice. Joining Kelly on the undercard is fellow Brit Hamzah Sheeraz, fresh from his crowning glory in Egypt back in May, as he sets out to defend his WBO World Super Middleweight Championship for the first time, taking on Simon Zachenhuber. Exciting Japanese featherweight prospect Reito Tsutsumi returns to Saudi Arabia following an impressive stoppage victory on the ‘Night of the Samurai’ card in Riyadh last December. The unbeaten featherweight meets Mexico's Alvino Herrera, who also brings an undefeated record into the fight. Olympic gold medallist Oleksandr Khyzhniak makes just the second appearance of his professional career as the Ukrainian continues his transition from the amateur ranks. Standing opposite him is unbeaten Frenchman Lenny Patrach, presenting another valuable test for the light heavyweight prospect. British flyweight Mikie Tallon makes his Saudi Arabian debut after extending his unbeaten record earlier this year. The 23-year-old from Liverpool has quickly established himself as one of the division's most promising young talents and now looks to continue that momentum against Venezuela's Orlando Pino. India's undefeated Olympian Nishant Dev continues his impressive start in the professional ranks against Peru's Cesar Diaz. The 2024 bronze medallist has made a strong impression since turning over and will be aiming to continue his rise in the super welterweight division. Pawel August caused a major upset on the Fury–Makhmudov card back in April by defeating the previously unbeaten Zachenhuber, despite stepping in as a late replacement with only a few weeks to prepare. He now faces unbeaten Dane Jacob Bank, who boasts an impressive 19-0 record and claimed the biggest win of his career in January by defeating former world champion William Scull. Three of Saudi Arabia's leading professional boxers return to the ring on home soil, with Mohammed Alakel, Ziyad Almaayouf and Sultan Almohammed all returning to action as they continue their development on one of the biggest stages in world boxing. Alakel will face Lydon Chircop, Almaayouf takes on Frank Mango and Almohammed is up against Efren Besalduch. The card will also showcase two of Egypt's rising prospects. Omar Hikal returns following victory in his last outing to take on Spaniard Brian Castellano, while Mohamed Mabrouk faces Bryan Zapata as both men look to continue their progress on the international stage. Fight Week begins on Wednesday, July 22 with the Grand Arrivals at Jeddah Yacht Club, followed by the official press conference on Thursday and the weigh-in on Friday at Jeddah Promenade. Both events will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN. Tickets for "The Comeback" are on sale now via the WeBook app.  |
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