Kevin Kelley (boxer)

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Kevin Philip Kelley (born June 29, 1967) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2009, and held the WBC featherweight title from 1993 to 1995.

Amateur career

Kelley won two New York Golden Gloves Championships as well as the 1985 119 lb Sub-Novice Championship and the 1986 119 lb Open Championship. In 1988 Kelley advanced to the finals of the 125 lb Open division and was to have met Fred Liberatore in the finals. Kelley was injured and could not fight. Liberatore was declared the Champion by Default-Injury.

In the Olympic box-offs he lost to Carl Daniels. His record was 70-5.

Professional career

WBC featherweight champion

Known as the "Flushing Flash", Kelley held the WBC Featherweight title and defended it until he lost by TKO to, Mexican Alejandro Martín González, after Kelley failed to come out for the 11th round due to both eyes swollen shut. Kelley won the title by defeating Gregorio Vargas by unanimous decision in 1993.

Kelley was then signed to an HBO contract, and remained in title contention for the next decade. More known for being in big fights rather than gaining big victories, Kelley's resume includes TKO losses to boxing legends Prince Naseem Hamed and Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales, both of which came during Kelley's career decline.

Loss to Hamed

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Kelley's defeats include losses to Naseem Hamed. In 1997 Hamed flew to the United States to fight there for the first time. His ceremonious arrival on the British Airways Concorde was covered by multiple media outlets. There, he and former two-time WBC Featherweight champion of the world Kevin Kelley fought in Ring Magazine's fight of the year at the Madison Square Garden in New York. Despite being dropped three times himself, Hamed put Kelley down for a third and final time to win by a fourth-round knockout.[1] This was his first of many fights on HBO. The fight was ranked 100th in Channel 4's 100 Greatest Sporting Moments in 2002.

Kelley knocked out former WBA featherweight champion Derrick Gainer in 1996, a loss which Gainer later avenged via unanimous decision in 1998.

Loss to Bobby Pacquiao

Kelley was then outclassed and KO'd by Bobby Pacquiao. On September 28, 2006, Kelley met Carlos Hernández in the ring. In an upset victory, Kelley put on his best performance in years, dropping Hernandez in the 4th round en route to a UD victory. Hernandez announced his retirement right after this fight.

Kelley was David Díaz's mandatory for the WBC Interim Lightweight Championship, but he lost a close decision to former titlist Manuel Medina.

Life after boxing

Kelley now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada and is currently the co-host on "The Sucker Punch Show" alongside Colin Gates. This is a brand new show by SETAG Management Group. The Sucker Punch Show has interviewed some of the most iconic names in the sport of boxing: Roy Jones Jr, Errol Spence Jr, Andre Ward, Shawn Porter and many others.

While fighting, Kelley also moonlighted as a color commentator, most notably for HBO. Kelley was the lead on HBO's short lived KO Nation television show. The show served as a "hip hop" based boxing broadcast, and was hosted by Ed Lover.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
72 Loss 60–10–2 Vicente Escobedo TKO 2 (10), 1:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 21, 2009 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Loss 60–9–2 David Rodela SD 8 Oct 10, 2008 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Win 60–8–2 Jaime Palma UD 10 Jul 8, 2008 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
69 Loss 59–8–2 Manuel Medina MD 12 Nov 11, 2006 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Win 59–7–2 Carlos Hernández UD 10 Sep 28, 2006 Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Loss 58–7–2 Bobby Pacquiao KO 4 (12), 1:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 10, 2006 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC Continental Americas super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
66 Win 58–6–2 Juan Carlos Ramírez KO 2 (10), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 17, 2006 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 57–6–2 Sandro Marcos TKO 4 (10), 2:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 4, 2005 Ventura Theatre, Ventura, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Win 56–6–2 Jose Reyes UD 10 May 17, 2005 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
63 Win 55–6–2 Felix St Kitts TKO 8 (8), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 3, 2005 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Loss 54–6–2 Marco Antonio Barrera TKO 4 (12), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 12, 2003 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For The Ring featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
61 Win 54–5–2 Johnny West KO 5 (10), 2:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 14, 2002 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 53–5–2 Humberto Soto MD 12 Jul 13, 2002 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBA–NABA super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
59 Win 52–5–2 Raul Franco TKO 2 (10), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 27, 2002 Stratosphere, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Loss 51–5–2 Érik Morales TKO 7 (12), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 2, 2000 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC interim featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 51–4–2 Frankie Archuleta KO 9 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 22, 2000 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Loss 50–4–2 Benito Rodriguez UD 10 Aug 13, 1999 Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 50–3–2 Héctor Velázquez UD 10 May 8, 1999 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 49–3–2 Jorge Ramirez KO 9 (10) Dec 17, 1998 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 48–3–2 Derrick Gainer UD 10 Jul 18, 1998 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 48–2–2 Vincent Howard UD 10 May 8, 1998 Trump Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Loss 47–2–2 Naseem Hamed KO 4 (12), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 19, 1997 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 47–1–2 Orlando Fernandez KO 10 (12), 0:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 12, 1997 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 46–1–2 Jesus Salud UD 12 Mar 14, 1997 Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 45–1–2 Edwin Santana UD 12 Nov 16, 1996 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 44–1–2 Derrick Gainer KO 8 (12), 2:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 15, 1996 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBU featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 43–1–2 Louie Espinoza UD 12 Feb 2, 1996 Boulder Station Hotel Casino, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBU featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Template:DrawDraw 42–1–2 Clarence Adams MD 12 Sep 9, 1995 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBU featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Template:DrawDraw 42–1–1 Tommy Parks TD 2 (10), 0:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 28, 1995 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 42–1 Ricardo Rivera TKO 9 (10), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 31, 1995 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Loss 41–1 Alejandro González RTD 10 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 7, 1995 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 41–0 Pete Taliaferro TKO 10 (10) Nov 2, 1994 Southern Belle Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 40–0 Jose Vida Ramos TKO 2 (12), 1:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 24, 1994 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 39–0 Georgie Navarro TKO 6 (10), 0:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 26, 1994 Race Course, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 38–0 Jesse Benavides UD 12 May 6, 1994 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 37–0 Gregorio Vargas UD 12 Dec 4, 1993 Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 36–0 Patrick Simeon UD 10 Sep 11, 1993 Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 35–0 Adolfo Castillo TKO 2 (10), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 8, 1993 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 34–0 Jesus Poll TKO 6 (10), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 13, 1993 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 33–0 Angel Gonzalez TKO 4 (10) Mar 23, 1993 Ahoy, Rotterdam, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Peter Nieves TKO 6 (10), 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 12, 1993 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Roberto Villareal KO 3 (10), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 25, 1992 Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Antonio Hernandez UD 10 Aug 20, 1992 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Alric Johnson PTS 10 Jun 2, 1992 Weenahal, Rotterdam, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Tomas Valdez TKO 2 (10), 0:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 21, 1992 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Troy Dorsey UD 12 Feb 18, 1992 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Hector Padilla TKO 2 (10) Jan 31, 1992 Waregem, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Rafael Zuñiga TKO 4 (12), 1:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 12, 1991 Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Cesar Almonte KO 2 (10) Oct 4, 1991 Waregem, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Juan Gomez Polo TKO 2 (8) Aug 31, 1991 Ergilio Hato Stadium, Willemstad, CuraçaoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 James Pipps TKO 4 (10), 0:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 23, 1991 Kutsher's Hotel, Thompson, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Job Walters TKO 6 (10) Jun 14, 1991 New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant New York featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Richie Foster KO 1 May 27, 1991 Weenahal, Rotterdam, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Harold Warren UD 10 Mar 22, 1991 Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Boualem Belkif KO 3 Feb 12, 1991 Ahoy, Rotterdam, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Ernesto Quintana TKO 1 (10), 1:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 30, 1990 Sands Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Jesse Sierra TKO 5 (8), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 30, 1990 The Pines Hotel, Fallsburg, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Cruz Saldana KO 1 (8), 1:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 13, 1990 Pioneer Hall, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Russell Davison PTS 8 Dec 23, 1989 Sporthal Hoogvliet, Rotterdam, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Martin Mendoza KO 1 Nov 30, 1989 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Fermin Rodriguez KO 2 Nov 13, 1989 Houtrusthallen, The Hague, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Jean Pierre Dibateza PTS 8 Oct 30, 1989 Houtrusthallen, The Hague, NetherlandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Byron Chacon TKO 1 (6), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 24, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Jose Villasenor KO 1, 0:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 27, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Bruce Flippins TKO 4 (6) May 25, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Anthony Barela UD 6 May 5, 1989 Showboat, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Anthony Barela UD 6 Mar 3, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Carlos Peralta KO 2 (4), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 9, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Agustin Silva TKO 4 (4), 2:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 15, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Joey King PTS 4 Nov 10, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Vicente Arias TKO 1 (4), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 27, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Willie Barnes TKO 2 (4) Sep 8, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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External links

Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Tyrone Jackson 		New York featherweight champion
June 14, 1991 – 1997
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Title next held by
Antonio Diaz

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Vacant
Title last held by
Ricardo Cepeda 		WBC Continental Americas
featherweight champion
November 12, 1991 – August 1993
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Title next held by
Pete Taliaferro

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Vacant
Title last held by
Nate Campbell 		WBA–NABA
super featherweight champion
July 13, 2002 – September 2002
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Nate Campbell

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Inaugural champion WBU featherweight champion
February 2, 1996 – December 1997
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Title next held by
Cassius Baloyi

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC featherweight champion
December 4, 1993 – January 7, 1995 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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