Brandon Adams and Caoimhin Agyarko to Face Off in IBF Super Welterweight Title Eliminator

The winner will become the mandatory challenger for the IBF junior middleweight title.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A highly anticipated super welterweight clash is set to take place on April 11th at the Chelsea of the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Former WBC middleweight title challenger Brandon Adams will face off against the undefeated Caoimhin Agyarko in an official IBF title eliminator.

Why it matters

The super welterweight division (154lbs) is currently one of the most competitive weight classes in boxing, with fighters like Adams, Agyarko, and current IBF titleholder Josh Kelly all vying for supremacy. This high-stakes eliminator will determine the next challenger for the IBF junior middleweight championship.

The details

The 37-year-old Brandon Adams, hailing from California, is looking to earn another opportunity at a world championship after previously challenging Jermall Charlo for the WBC middleweight title in 2019. Adams recently secured a unanimous decision victory over Serhii Bohachuk. Caoimhin Agyarko, a 29-year-old from Belfast, Ireland, will be making his U.S. debut in this fight, entering with an impressive undefeated record of 18-0.

  • The fight is scheduled for April 11th, 2026 at the Chelsea of the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.
  • The original date for this fight was April 18th, 2026 at the Toyota Center in Ontario, California, before being moved to Las Vegas.

The players

Brandon Adams

A 37-year-old professional boxer from California with a record of 26-4 (16 KOs). He previously challenged for the WBC middleweight title in 2019.

Caoimhin Agyarko

A 29-year-old professional boxer from Belfast, Ireland with an undefeated record of 18-0 (7 KOs). This will be his U.S. debut.

Josh Kelly

The current IBF junior middleweight titleholder, with a record of 18-1-1 (9 KOs).

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What’s next

The winner of the Adams vs. Agyarko fight will become the mandatory challenger for the IBF junior middleweight title held by Josh Kelly.

The takeaway

This high-stakes IBF title eliminator showcases the depth and competitiveness of the super welterweight division, as Adams and Agyarko battle for a chance to challenge for the IBF crown. The winner will have a clear path to a world title opportunity against the current champion, Josh Kelly.