Jimmy Kelly (boxer, born 1992)

Jimmy Kelly
Jimmy Kelly
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light-middleweight; Middleweight;
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Born	September 1, 1992; Manchester, England
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	30
Wins	27
Wins by KO	10
Losses	3

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.

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

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]

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]

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 fights	27 wins	3 losses
By knockout	10	2
By decision	17	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
30	Win	27–3	Edward Ulloa Diaz	UD	8	22 Feb 2023	Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, US
29	Loss	26–3	Jaime Munguía	KO	5 (12) 2:57	11 Jun 2022	Honda Center, Anaheim, California, US
28	Win	26–2	Kanat Islam	MD	10	25 Feb 2022	Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida, US	Won vacant WBO Global middleweight title
27	Win	25–2	Harry Matthews	KO	3 (6) 0:23	12 Dec 2021	AJ Bell Stadium, Eccles, England
26	Win	24–2	Miguel Aguilar	PTS	6	25 May 2019	Banqueting Suite at Elland Road, Leeds, England
25	Loss	23–2	Dennis Hogan	UD	12	7 Apr 2018	Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia	Lost WBO Inter-Continental light-middleweight title; For WBO Oriental light middleweight title
24	Win	23–1	Stiliyan Kostov	TKO	4 (12)	23 Sep 2017	Manchester Arena, Manchester, England	Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental light-middleweight title
23	Win	22–1	Kevin McCauley	PTS	6	24 Jun 2017	Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England
22	Win	21–1	Rick Godding	PTS	10	8 Apr 2017	Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
21	Win	20–1	Vaidas Balciauskas	TKO	5 (6) 2:10	4 Mar 2017	Park Hall Hotel, Chorley, England
20	Win	19–1	Darryl Sharp	PTS	10	12 Aug 2016	Village Hotel, Ashton-under-Lyne, England
19	Win	18–1	Deividas Sajauka	PTS	6	18 Jun 2016	Guild Hall, Preston, England
18	Win	17–1	Michael Mora	PTS	8	13 May 2016	Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
17	Loss	16–1	Liam Smith	TKO	7 (12) 2:35	19 Dec 2015	Manchester Arena, Manchester, England	For WBO light-middleweight title
16	Win	16–0	Martin Fidel Rios	UD	10	10 Oct 2015	Manchester Arena, Manchester, England	Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental light-middleweight title
15	Win	15–0	Isaac Aryee	TKO	3 (10) 2:37	20 Jun 2015	Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, England	Won vacant WBC Youth light-middleweight title
14	Win	14–0	Nodar Robakidze	TKO	3 (10) 2:57	14 Mar 2015	Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, England	Won vacant WBC Youth Silver light-middleweight title
13	Win	13–0	Danny Shannon	KO	2 (4) 2:40	31 Jan 2015	Middleton Arena, Middleton, England
12	Win	12–0	Dan Blackwell	PTS	6	18 Oct 2014	Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, England
11	Win	11–0	Jason McArdle	PTS	4	13 Sep 2014	Phones 4u Arena, Manchester, England
10	Win	10–0	Max Maxwell	PTS	6	25 Apr 2014	Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England
9	Win	9–0	Ryan Toms	PTS	8	22 Nov 2013	Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
8	Win	8–0	Dee Mitchell	PTS	6	20 Sep 2013	Banqueting Suite at Elland Road, Leeds, England
7	Win	7–0	William Warbutton	PTS	8	10 May 2013	Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England
6	Win	6–0	Simone Lucas	TKO	1 (6) 2:28	1 Mar 2013	Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England
5	Win	5–0	Adam Jones	PTS	4	9 Dec 2012	De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
4	Win	4–0	Jay Morris	TKO	4 (6) 1:48	22 Sep 2012	Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
3	Win	3–0	Chris Jenkinson	TKO	1 (4) 2:31	2 Jun 2012	Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
2	Win	2–0	Billy Smith	PTS	4	28 Apr 2012	Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
1	Win	1–0	Moss Hamed	TKO	2 (6) 0:35	2 Mar 2012	Castle Leisure Centre, Bury, England

References

Bolger, Dermot. "Q and A with Jimmy Kilrain Kelly – The secret's out". Irish Boxing. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
O'Neill, Joe. "Jimmy Kelly romps to title win in Manchester". Irish Boxing. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
Rory, O'Callaghan. "Liam Smith stops Jimmy Kelly to retain WBO super-welterweight title". Sky Sports. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
"Jimmy Kelly vs. Stiliyan Kostov". Tapology. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
"Jimmy Kelly Shocks Kanat Islam By Majority Decision, Wins WBO Regional Belt". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
Salazar, Francisco. "Jimmy Kilrain Kelly hands Kanat Islam first loss on Friday night". The Ring. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
"Jaime Munguia 165 Vs. Jimmy "Kilrain" Kelly 164 – Weigh-In Results". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
Salazar, Francisco. "Jaime Munguia respects Jimmy Kelly, still eager to face Jermall Charlo". The Ring. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
Lelinwalla, Mark. "Jaime Munguia rocks Jimmy Kelly with three knockdowns toward fifth-round knockout victory". DAZN News US. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
"49 Questions with Unbeaten Jimmy 'Kilrain' Kelly". British Boxers. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
Keegan, Simon (14 October 2015). "Jimmy Kilrain Kelly captures WBO Intercontinental Championship in hometown win". Mirror. Retrieved 18 June 2022.

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[QA-1] 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.

[11] Keegan, Simon (14 October 2015). "Jimmy Kilrain Kelly captures WBO Intercontinental Championship in hometown win". Mirror. Retrieved 18 June 2022.