Jimmy Kelly
Born (1992-09-01) September 1, 1992
Manchester, England
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins28
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.

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 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

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