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]
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.
^Masters, Roy (4 February 2002). . Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 8 February 2002.
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April 14, 2024
glen, kelly, boxer, glen, kelly, born, march, 1971, perouse, south, wales, indigenous, australian, professional, boxer, pinnacle, kelly, boxing, career, came, 2002, when, unsuccessfully, challenged, jones, light, heavyweight, world, titles, kelly, came, undefe. 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 KellyBornGlen Kelly 1971 03 08 8 March 1971 age 53 La Perouse Sydney AustraliaNationalityAustralianOther namesKungaStatisticsWeight s Light heavyweight CruiserweightHeight5 ft 11 in 180 cm Reach71 in 180 cm StanceOrthodoxBoxing recordTotal fights35Wins31Wins by KO17Losses3Draws1 Contents 1 Career 2 Professional boxing record 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksCareer editKelly 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 edit35 fights 31 wins 3 lossesBy knockout 17 3By decision 14 0Draws 1No Result Record Opponent Type Round time Date Location Notes35 Loss 31 3 1 nbsp David Haye TKO 2 10 1 09 4 March 2005 nbsp Magna Centre Rotherham Yorkshire34 Win 31 2 1 nbsp Kariz Kariuki UD 12 8 August 2004 nbsp Xi Cang Prefectural Arena Xi Cang Retained OPBF Cruiserweight Title33 Win 30 2 1 nbsp Luis Oscar Ricail TKO 6 10 2 15 23 January 2004 nbsp Panthers World of Entertainment Penrith New South Wales32 Win 29 2 1 nbsp Simon Paterson UD 12 13 April 2003 nbsp Carrara Sports Complex Carrara Gold Coast Queensland Won vacant OPBF Cruiserweight Title Won IBF Pan Pacific Cruiserweight Title31 Loss 28 2 1 nbsp Paul Briggs TKO 4 12 18 September 2002 nbsp Hordern Pavilion Moore Park New South Wales For OPBF Light Heavyweight Title30 Loss 28 1 1 nbsp Roy Jones Jr KO 7 12 1 55 2 February 2002 nbsp American Airlines Arena Miami Florida For WBA WBC IBF IBO WBF IBA and The RingLight Heavyweight titles29 Win 28 0 1 nbsp Jamie Wallace UD 8 3 August 2001 nbsp Bellevue Function Centre Sydney28 Win 27 0 1 nbsp Sakeasi Dakua TKO 3 10 29 June 2001 nbsp Bellevue Function Centre Sydney27 Win 26 0 1 nbsp Billy Lewis TKO 10 10 2 17 24 February 2001 nbsp Ice Palace Tampa Florida26 Win 25 0 1 nbsp Billy Lewis TKO 7 12 2 17 7 September 2000 nbsp Grand Casino Gulfport Mississippi IBF Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator Won vacant IBF Inter Continental Light Heavyweight title25 Win 24 0 1 nbsp Mosese Sorovi UD 12 17 March 2000 nbsp Merrylands Bowling Club Sydney Retained Australian Light Heavyweight title24 Win 23 0 1 nbsp Laverne Clark TKO 6 10 22 November 1999 nbsp Hurstville Civic Centre Sydney23 Win 22 0 1 nbsp Sam Soliman UD 12 28 September 1999 nbsp District Junior Rugby League Sydney Retained IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Retained Australian Light Heavyweight title22 Win 21 0 1 nbsp Anthony Bigeni PTS 12 4 June 1999 nbsp Alexandria Basketball Stadium Sydney Retained IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title21 Win 20 0 1 nbsp John Mugabi TKO 8 12 16 January 1999 nbsp Alexandria Basketball Stadium Sydney Retained IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Retained Australian Light Heavyweight title20 Win 19 0 1 nbsp Sam Leuii TKO 7 12 27 August 1998 nbsp District Junior Rugby League Sydney Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title19 Win 18 0 1 nbsp John Wyborn TKO 3 10 24 April 1998 nbsp Bankstown Sports Club SydneyPersonal life editHis brother is also a professional boxer Kevin Kellyhe is married to Tracy Kelly and they have 5 kids together they have been together for over 20 years References edit 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 editBoxing record for Glen Kelly from BoxRec registration required Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Glen Kelly boxer amp oldid 1215666930, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
