Glen Kelly (boxer)

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Glen Kelly
Born
Glen Kelly

(1971-03-08) 8 March 1971 (age 53)
La Perouse, Sydney, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Other namesKunga
Statistics
Weight(s) Light heavyweight, Cruiserweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins31
Wins by KO17
Losses3
Draws1

Glen Kelly (born 8 March 1971 in La Perouse, New South Wales) is an Indigenous Australian professional boxer. The pinnacle of Kelly's boxing career came in 2002, when he unsuccessfully challenged Roy Jones Jr for the WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO, WBF and IBA light heavyweight World titles. Kelly, who came in undefeated, was knocked out in the seventh round. [1]

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Career

Kelly won the New South Wales light-heavyweight title in 1996, before winning the Australian Light Heavyweight title the following year and the IBF Pan Pacific light heavyweight title (against Anthony Bigeni) in 1999. he defended them titles against Sam Soliman before relinquished his Australian titles to fight in USA, beating Billy Lewis for the IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title in 2000. Kelly then moved to be trained by former world champion, Jeff Fenech. His biggest fight was against Roy Jones Jr. for the WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO, WBF and IBA light heavyweight World titles in 2002. Kelly was outclassed by Jones, being knocked out in the seventh round. [2] His final fight was against David Haye in 2005 which he lost by TKO in the 2nd round.

Professional boxing record

35 fights31 wins3 losses
By knockout173
By decision140
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
35Loss31–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Haye TKO2 (10), 1:094 March 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Magna Centre, Rotherham, Yorkshire
34Win31–2–1 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Kariz KariukiUD128 August 2004 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Xi Cang Prefectural Arena, Xi CangRetained OPBF Cruiserweight Title
33Win30–2–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Luis Oscar RicailTKO6 (10), 2:1523 January 2004 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, New South Wales
32Win29–2–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Simon PatersonUD1213 April 2003 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carrara Sports Complex, Carrara, Gold Coast, QueenslandWon vacant OPBF Cruiserweight Title,
Won IBF Pan-Pacific Cruiserweight Title
31Loss28–2–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Briggs TKO4 (12)18 September 2002 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, New South Wales For OPBF Light Heavyweight Title
30Loss28–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Roy Jones Jr. KO7 (12), 1:552 February 2002 Flag of the United States.svg American Airlines Arena, Miami, FloridaFor WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, WBF, IBA, and The Ring
Light Heavyweight titles
29Win28–0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jamie WallaceUD83 August 2001 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bellevue Function Centre, Sydney
28Win27–0–1 Flag of Fiji.svg Sakeasi DakuaTKO3 (10)29 June 2001 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bellevue Function Centre, Sydney
27Win26–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Billy LewisTKO10 (10), 2:1724 February 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida
26Win25–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Billy LewisTKO7 (12), 2:177 September 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Casino, Gulfport, Mississippi IBF Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator,
Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title
25Win24–0–1 Flag of Fiji.svg Mosese SoroviUD1217 March 2000 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Merrylands Bowling Club, SydneyRetained Australian Light Heavyweight title
24Win23–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Laverne ClarkTKO6 (10)22 November 1999 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hurstville Civic Centre, Sydney
23Win22–0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Soliman UD1228 September 1999 Flag of Australia (converted).svg District Junior Rugby League, SydneyRetained IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title,
Retained Australian Light Heavyweight title
22Win21–0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Bigeni PTS124 June 1999 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alexandria Basketball Stadium, SydneyRetained IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title
21Win20–0–1 Flag of Uganda.svg John Mugabi TKO8 (12)16 January 1999 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alexandria Basketball Stadium, SydneyRetained IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title,
Retained Australian Light Heavyweight title
20Win19–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sam LeuiiTKO7 (12)27 August 1998 Flag of Australia (converted).svg District Junior Rugby League, SydneyWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title
19Win18–0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John WybornTKO3 (10)24 April 1998 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bankstown Sports Club, Sydney

Personal life

His brother is also a professional boxer Kevin Kelly

he is married to Tracy Kelly and they have 5 kids together. they have been together for over 20 years.

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References

  1. "Glen Kelly". 30 November 2007.
  2. Masters, Roy (4 February 2002). "Public execution in the ring for brave Kelly". Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 8 February 2002.