Kelly still smarting ahead of rematch

DAMAEN KELLY will bid for revenge as he faces Simone Maludrottu for the European bantamweight title in Sardinia tonight.

Ulsterman Kelly was denied victory in their first fight in Belfast five months ago by one of the worst decisions in British ring history, leading to a storm of protest from his manager Tommy Gilmour.

Such was the anger over the verdict, the European Boxing Union ordered a re-match and now Kelly believes he can finally “put the record straight’’, even though the Italian champion has home advantage.