Kevin Kelly (boxer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kevin Kelly |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Bones |
| Rated at | Welterweight (147 lb) Light middleweight (154 lb)/Middleweight (160 lb) |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 7 August 1969 La Perouse, New South Wales |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 39 |
| Wins | 27 (KO 13) |
| Losses | 8 (KO 1) |
| Draws | 4 |
Kevin "Bones" Kelly is a famous retired boxer from Australia. He was born on August 7, 1969, in La Perouse, New South Wales. Kevin was known for fighting in different weight classes. These included welterweight, light middleweight, and middleweight.
Kevin Kelly's Boxing Career
Kevin Kelly had a very successful career in boxing during the 1990s and 2000s. He was known by his nickname, "Bones." He fought in many exciting matches. His fighting style was called Orthodox. This means he typically led with his left hand and punched with his right.
Championship Titles Won
Kevin Kelly won several important boxing titles during his career. These wins showed he was one of the best boxers in his weight classes.
- He won the South Australia State welterweight title.
- He also won the New South Wales (Australia) State welterweight title.
- Later, he became the New South Wales (Australia) State light middleweight champion.
- Kevin also held the Australian light middleweight title.
- He won the Pan Asian Boxing Association (PABA) light middleweight title.
- He became the World Boxing Union (WBU) middleweight champion.
- Kevin also won the Commonwealth light middleweight title two times.
Major Fights and Challenges
Kevin Kelly also challenged for some very big world titles. He fought for the World Boxing Association (WBA) World light middleweight title. His opponent in that fight was David Reid. He also challenged for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Inter-Continental light middleweight title. In that match, he faced Gary Lockett. Kevin's fighting weight changed depending on the match. It ranged from about 142 pounds (welterweight) to over 158 pounds (middleweight).
