Jimmy Kelly (boxer, born 1992)

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Jimmy Kelly
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Born (1992-09-01) September 1, 1992 (age 30)
Manchester, England
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins27
Wins by KO10
Losses3

Jimmy Kilrain Kelly (born 1 September 1992) is a British professional boxer. He held the WBO Inter-Continental light-middleweight title and challenged for the WBO light-middleweight title in 2015.

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Amateur career

As an amateur, Kelly won three junior ABA titles and two national schoolboy titles. Before turning professional at 19, Kelly's amateur record stood at 70-5. [1]

Professional career

Light middleweight

Kelly vs. Rios

Kelly outpointed Martin Fidel Rios over ten rounds at the AO Arena, Manchester capturing the WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title with a unanimous decision win with the scorecards 99-89, 100-87 and 98-89. [2]

Kelly vs. Smith

In 2015, Kelly faced Liam Smith for the WBO light middleweight title. Kelly lost in the seventh round by TKO. [3]

Kelly vs. Kostov

Kelly became the WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight titleholder again, knocking down Kostov in the first round and twice in the fourth where the fight was halted by TKO. [4]

Middleweight

Kelly vs. Islam

In ProBox Promotions’ main event in Plant City, Florida, Kelly defeated middleweight contender Kanat Islam handing him his first loss despite being the underdog. [5] Kelly captured the WBO global middleweight title with scores 95-95, 96-94 and 97-93, a majority decision. [6]

Catchweight

Kelly vs. Munguía

Kelly faced former WBO junior middleweight champion Jaime Munguía at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California in a catchweight bout with Kelly weighing in at 164 pounds and Munguía 165. [7] [8] Kelly suffered three knockdowns before the referee stopped the bout in round five. [9]

Personal life

Kelly was born on 1 September 1992 in Manchester and grew up in the Wythenshawe area of the city. His middle name, Kilrain, was taken from the 1800s bare-knuckle boxer Jack Kilrain. Kelly's father, a former amateur boxer, was born in Ireland. [10] [1] Before every fight, Kelly takes a blade of grass from his mother's graveside and places it in his hand wraps. [11]

Professional boxing record

30 fights27 wins3 losses
By knockout102
By decision171
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
30Win27–3Edward Ulloa DiazUD822 Feb 2023Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, US
29Loss26–3 Jaime Munguía KO5 (12) 2:5711 Jun 2022 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, US
28Win26–2 Kanat Islam MD1025 Feb 2022Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, USWon vacant WBO Global middleweight title
27Win25–2Harry MatthewsKO3 (6) 0:2312 Dec 2021 AJ Bell Stadium, Eccles, England
26Win24–2Miguel AguilarPTS625 May 2019Banqueting Suite at Elland Road, Leeds, England
25Loss23–2 Dennis Hogan UD127 Apr 2018 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, AustraliaLost WBO Inter-Continental light-middleweight title; For WBO Oriental light middleweight title
24Win23–1Stiliyan KostovTKO4 (12)23 Sep 2017Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental light-middleweight title
23Win22–1Kevin McCauleyPTS624 Jun 2017Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England
22Win21–1Rick GoddingPTS108 Apr 2017Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
21Win20–1Vaidas BalciauskasTKO5 (6) 2:104 Mar 2017Park Hall Hotel, Chorley, England
20Win19–1Darryl SharpPTS1012 Aug 2016Village Hotel, Ashton-under-Lyne, England
19Win18–1Deividas SajaukaPTS618 Jun 2016Guild Hall, Preston, England
18Win17–1Michael MoraPTS813 May 2016Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
17Loss16–1 Liam Smith TKO7 (12) 2:3519 Dec 2015Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor WBO light-middleweight title
16Win16–0Martin Fidel RiosUD1010 Oct 2015 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental light-middleweight title
15Win15–0Isaac AryeeTKO3 (10) 2:3720 Jun 2015Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, EnglandWon vacant WBC Youth light-middleweight title
14Win14–0Nodar RobakidzeTKO3 (10) 2:5714 Mar 2015Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, EnglandWon vacant WBC Youth Silver light-middleweight title
13Win13–0Danny ShannonKO2 (4) 2:4031 Jan 2015Middleton Arena, Middleton, England
12Win12–0Dan BlackwellPTS618 Oct 2014Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, England
11Win11–0Jason McArdlePTS413 Sep 2014 Phones 4u Arena, Manchester, England
10Win10–0Max MaxwellPTS625 Apr 2014Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England
9Win9–0Ryan TomsPTS822 Nov 2013Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
8Win8–0Dee MitchellPTS620 Sep 2013 Banqueting Suite at Elland Road, Leeds, England
7Win7–0William WarbuttonPTS810 May 2013Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England
6Win6–0Simone LucasTKO1 (6) 2:281 Mar 2013Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England
5Win5–0Adam JonesPTS49 Dec 2012De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
4Win4–0Jay MorrisTKO4 (6) 1:4822 Sep 2012Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
3Win3–0Chris JenkinsonTKO1 (4) 2:312 Jun 2012Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
2Win2–0Billy SmithPTS428 Apr 2012Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
1Win1–0Moss HamedTKO2 (6) 0:352 Mar 2012Castle Leisure Centre, Bury, England

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References

  1. 1 2 Bolger, Dermot. "Q and A with Jimmy Kilrain Kelly – The secret's out". Irish Boxing. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  2. ↑ O'Neill, Joe. "Jimmy Kelly romps to title win in Manchester". Irish Boxing. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  3. ↑ Rory, O'Callaghan. "Liam Smith stops Jimmy Kelly to retain WBO super-welterweight title". Sky Sports. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  4. ↑ "Jimmy Kelly vs. Stiliyan Kostov". Tapology. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  5. ↑ "Jimmy Kelly Shocks Kanat Islam By Majority Decision, Wins WBO Regional Belt". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  6. ↑ Salazar, Francisco. "Jimmy Kilrain Kelly hands Kanat Islam first loss on Friday night". The Ring. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  7. ↑ "Jaime Munguia 165 Vs. Jimmy "Kilrain" Kelly 164 – Weigh-In Results". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  8. ↑ Salazar, Francisco. "Jaime Munguia respects Jimmy Kelly, still eager to face Jermall Charlo". The Ring. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  9. ↑ Lelinwalla, Mark. "Jaime Munguia rocks Jimmy Kelly with three knockdowns toward fifth-round knockout victory". DAZN News US. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  10. ↑ "49 Questions with Unbeaten Jimmy 'Kilrain' Kelly". British Boxers. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
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