JOSH KELLY will unify the super-welterweight division against American phenom Jaron Ennis.

Promoter Hearn announced that Kelly will take his 154lb IBF world title over to Atlanta on February 27 against Philadelphia’s WBA and WBO champion.

Hearn said: “What a fantastic unification fight this is.

“Boots and Josh are both brilliant world champions and this was not a difficult fight to make when you lay out what is there for the winner.

“Three belts around your waist and just one more to collect to become undisputed at 154 and lay the foundations to a legacy in the sport.

“There’s so much incredible action still to come in 2026, but I already cannot wait for February 27, when one of these fantastic champions will take a giant step to landing a shot at becoming an undisputed world ruler in our first ever event in Atlanta.

“This is a night not to miss in person or live on TNT and DAZN.”

Kelly won the 154lb IBF title against Bakhram Murtazaliev, 33, in January and defended it against Irishman Caoimhin Agyarko, 29, six months later.

The 29-year-old said: “I’ve waited a very long time to prove myself at the highest level – finally I have that moment.”

Unbeaten Ennis, 29, is considered a pound-for-pound star with 32 KO’s in his 36 wins.

He stopped Xander Zayas, 24, in June to become unified world champ and now has undisputed glory in his sights.

Ennis: “It’s that time again. I’m adding another belt to the collection. It’s time to look marvellous and put on a beautiful show. 154lbs is MINE!

I’m going to keep knocking them down one by one.”