Glen Kelly (boxer)
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]
| Glen Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Glen Kelly |
| Nickname(s) | Kunga |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight, Cruiserweight |
| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71 in) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 8 March 1971 La Perouse, Sydney, Australia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 35 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
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 fights | 31 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 17 | 3 |
| By decision | 14 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Loss | 31–3–1 |  David Haye |
TKO | 2 (10), 1:09 | 4 March 2005 | Magna Centre, Rotherham, Yorkshire |
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| 34 | Win | 31–2–1 |  Kariz Kariuki |
UD | 12 | 8 August 2004 | Xi Cang Prefectural Arena, Xi Cang |
Retained OPBF Cruiserweight Title |
| 33 | Win | 30–2–1 |  Luis Oscar Ricail |
TKO | 6 (10), 2:15 | 23 January 2004 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, New South Wales |
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| 32 | Win | 29–2–1 | Simon Paterson |
UD | 12 | 13 April 2003 | Carrara Sports Complex, Carrara, Gold Coast, Queensland |
Won vacant OPBF Cruiserweight Title, Won IBF Pan-Pacific Cruiserweight Title |
| 31 | Loss | 28–2–1 | Paul Briggs |
TKO | 4 (12) | 18 September 2002 | Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, New South Wales |
For OPBF Light Heavyweight Title |
| 30 | Loss | 28–1–1 |  Roy Jones Jr. |
KO | 7 (12), 1:55 | 2 February 2002 | American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida |
For WBA, WBC, IBF, IBO, WBF, IBA, and The Ring Light Heavyweight titles |
| 29 | Win | 28–0–1 | Jamie Wallace |
UD | 8 | 3 August 2001 | Bellevue Function Centre, Sydney | |
| 28 | Win | 27–0–1 |  Sakeasi Dakua |
TKO | 3 (10) | 29 June 2001 | Bellevue Function Centre, Sydney |
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| 27 | Win | 26–0–1 | Billy Lewis |
TKO | 10 (10), 2:17 | 24 February 2001 | Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida |
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| 26 | Win | 25–0–1 | Billy Lewis |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:17 | 7 September 2000 | Grand Casino, Gulfport, Mississippi |
IBF Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator, Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–0–1 | Mosese Sorovi |
UD | 12 | 17 March 2000 | Merrylands Bowling Club, Sydney |
Retained Australian Light Heavyweight title |
| 24 | Win | 23–0–1 | Laverne Clark |
TKO | 6 (10) | 22 November 1999 | Hurstville Civic Centre, Sydney |
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| 23 | Win | 22–0–1 | Sam Soliman |
UD | 12 | 28 September 1999 | District Junior Rugby League, Sydney |
Retained IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title, Retained Australian Light Heavyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–0–1 | Anthony Bigeni |
PTS | 12 | 4 June 1999 | Alexandria Basketball Stadium, Sydney |
Retained IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title |
| 21 | Win | 20–0–1 |  John Mugabi |
TKO | 8 (12) | 16 January 1999 | Alexandria Basketball Stadium, Sydney |
Retained IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title, Retained Australian Light Heavyweight title |
| 20 | Win | 19–0–1 |  Sam Leuii |
TKO | 7 (12) | 27 August 1998 | District Junior Rugby League, Sydney |
Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title |
| 19 | Win | 18–0–1 | John Wyborn |
TKO | 3 (10) | 24 April 1998 | 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.
References
- "Glen Kelly". 30 November 2007.
- Masters, Roy (4 February 2002). "Public execution in the ring for brave Kelly". Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 8 February 2002.
External links
- Boxing record for Glen Kelly from BoxRec (registration required)