Kevin Walsh (boxer)

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Kevin Walsh
Personal information
Nickname
King
Born (1992-09-08) September 8, 1992 (age 33)
Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height5 ft 7.5 in (171 cm)
Weight
Boxing career
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights20
Wins20
Win by KO10
Losses0
No contests0

Kevin Walsh Jr. is an American professional boxer. He is currently ranked #63 in the world in the Featherweight category according to BoxRec. [2]

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Professional career

Walsh made his professional debut on May 8, 2021, against Henry Garcia. Walsh won the fight via a first-round TKO. [3]

After accumulating a career record of 6–0, he faced Christian Otero on January 21, 2023, for the vacant USA New England Super Featherweight title. Walsh won the fight via a Split Decision, winning his first career championship. [4]

After another four fights and winning all of them, he faced Matt Doherty on March 23, 2024, for the vacant USA New England Lightweight title. Walsh won the fight via a Unanimous Decision, winning his second career championship. [5]

After another two wins, and a staggering record of 14–0, he faced Irvin Gonzalez on November 2, 2024, in his first defense of the USA New England super featherweight title. Walsh won the fight via a fourth-round TKO, successfully defending his championship. [6]

His next fight came on February 15, 2025, where he faced Ricky de los Santos for Ricky's WBC USA Silver Featherweight title. Walsh won the fight via an eighth-round TKO, winning his third career championship. [7]

His first title defense came on May 10, 2025, against Tramaine Williams. Walsh won the fight via a Split Decision. [8]

After a non-title win over Angel Luna, he defended his WBC title for a second time on November 1, 2025, against Jose Sosa. Walsh won the fight via a Unanimous Decision. [9]

Walsh challenged WBC International featherweight champion Mick Conlan at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on March 20, 2026. [10] He won by split decision with the judges' scorecards reading 96–94, 96–94 and 93–97. [11] [12]

Professional boxing record

20 fights20 wins0 losses
By knockout100
By decision100
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
20Win20–0 Michael Conlan SD10 Mar 20, 2026 SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern IrelandWon WBC international featherweight title
19Win19–0Jose SosaUD8Nov 1, 2025Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Retained WBC USA Silver featherweight title
18Win18–0Angel LunaTKO1 (8), 1:20Sep 6, 2025 Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
17Win17–0Tramaine WilliamsSD10May 10, 2025Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Retained WBC USA Silver featherweight title
16Win16–0Ricky de los SantosTKO8 (10), 0:27Feb 15, 2025Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Won WBC USA Silver featherweight title
15Win15–0Irvin GonzalezTKO4 (8), 0:23Nov 2, 2024Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Retained USA New England super featherweight title
14Win14–0Yeifer ValenciaKO1 (6), 2:00Sep 7, 2024 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
13Win13–0Tackie AnnanKO2 (6), 1:38May 11, 2024Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
12Win12–0Matt DohertyUD8Mar 23, 2024 Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.Won vacant USA New England lightweight title
11Win11–0Darrell RiveraKO1 (6), 1:54Feb 3, 2024Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
10Win10–0Philip DavisUD6Aug 5, 2023 Polar Park, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
9Win9–0Marcello WilliamsUD6May 20, 2023Park Theatre, Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.
8Win8–0Andrew BentleyUD6Mar 16, 2023 Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
7Win7–0Christian OteroSD6Jan 21, 2023 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Won vacant USA New England super featherweight title
6Win6–0Braulio AvilaTKO2 (4), 1:07Apr 22, 2022Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S.
5Win5–0Nathan BalakinUD6Jan 30, 2022Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S.
4Win4–0Carlos GalindoUD4Nov 24, 2021Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S.
3Win3–0Celiel Castillo PimentelTKO1 (4), 2:47Sep 24, 2021Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S.
2Win2–0Michael TaylorKO1 (4), 2:12Jul 30, 2021Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S.
1Win1–0Henry GarciaTKO1 (4), 2:50May 8, 2021Southpaw Boxing and Fitness, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Kevin Walsh". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "BoxRec: Ratings". BoxRec . 6 February 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "BoxRec: Bout". BoxRec . 8 May 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  4. ↑ Brendan Higgins (24 January 2023). "CES 2023 Winter Brawl. New champions crowned – Brendan Higgins". RINewsToday. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "BoxRec: Bout". BoxRec . 23 March 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  6. ↑ Roberto Villa (4 November 2024). "CES Boxing Autumn Classic Ressults – Paulino passes his stiffest test and Graduates into a Contender". Fight Book MMA. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  7. ↑ "Brockton's Kevin Walsh wins WBC US Silver Featherweight title". The Enterprise . 16 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  8. ↑ "Kevin Walsh reaches contender level at 130 pounds". Boxing Talk. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  9. ↑ Marc Abrams (2 November 2025). "Mass Appeal: Ellis stops Fortuna in 4; Walsh defeats Sosa over 8 at Mohegan Sun Arena". The Boxing Hour. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  10. ↑ "Conlan returns to Belfast in March to face Walsh". BBC Sport . 6 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  11. ↑ "Promoter Kalle Sauerland 'embarrassed for the sport' after Mick Conlan upset defeat". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  12. ↑ "Michael Conlan stunned by Kevin Walsh in Belfast". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
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