ISHMAEL DAVIS has been forced out of his fight against Ryan Kelly on Dalton Smith's undercard.
Davis – to fight Josh Kelly and Serhii Bohachuk – was due on the card in Sheffield.
But the – who warned he will no longer take bouts without proper preparation – has picked up an injury in training.
Davis, 30, posted on Instagram: “Unfortunately, due to an unexpected injury, I have to withdraw from my fight on 19th April.
“I’m gutted but I’ll return stronger! Apologies to everyone who was looking forward to the fight.
“If you’ve purchased tickets, feel free to message me for a refund. A new date will be announced soon.”
In place of Davis will be unbeaten Irishman Caoimhin Agyarko.
Agyarko, 28, is unbeaten in 15 bouts and snapped at the opportunity to face 19-5-1 Kelly.
Englishman Kelly, 31, is coming off a split-decision loss to Kieron Conway, 28, in November.
And his fight with Agyarko falls on the undercard of Smith's super-lightweight bout against Canada's Mathieu Germain.
Smith, 28, is 17-0 and won the European title in his last bout against Walid Ouizza.
And he remains in place for a shot at the WBC world title – held by Alberto Puello after it was vacated by .
Puello, 30, beat Spaniard Sandor Martin, 31, in February and Smith called to fight the winner before the bout in Brooklyn.
