Joel Kodua

Joel Kodua's trainer is Tai. Joel Kodua works in the boxup tri crime gym. Joel Kodua is the reigning English national champion. Joel Kodua is a former southern area champion. Joel Kodua won the English title in Derby. Joel Kodua gave up his railway job which involved heavy lifting of sleepers and repairing tracks. Joel Kodua made his debut at the end of 2022. Joel Kodua has a record of 11 fights and won two titles last year. 2025 was a breakout year for Joel Kodua, nicknamed JFK. Joel Kodua uses the Philly shell and half cover guard. Joel Kodua is comfortable boxing off the ropes, almost like a miniature James Tony. Joel Kodua defeated Bobby Dorton last time out.

Kodua is the challenger who won the southern area title in his last fight. Kodua won the southern area title and potentially the English title in the space of two fights. Joel Kodua becomes the new English welterweight champion. Kodua is big at the weight, boxes tall, and has a long straight jab with really long arms. Kodua uses a Philly shell defense that predicates on rolling the shoulder and looking for counters. Kodua has been landing body shots effectively throughout the fight. Kodua uses a Philly shell style, slipping and rolling on the ropes. Kodua has a relaxed, languid style and is barely breathing during the fight. Kodua delivered a career best performance in this fight. Kodua opens up Dalton's cut with a counter left hook in the final round. Joel Kodua wins by unanimous decision.