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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 nameGlen Kelly
Nickname(s)Kunga
Weight(s)Light heavyweight, Cruiserweight
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Reach180 cm (71 in)
NationalityAustralian
Born (1971-03-08) 8 March 1971 (age 51)
La Perouse, Sydney, Australia
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins31
Wins by KO17
Losses3
Draws1

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
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 Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, New South Wales
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
27 Win 26–0–1 Billy Lewis TKO 10 (10), 2:17 24 February 2001 Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida
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
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


  1. "Glen Kelly". 30 November 2007.
  2. Masters, Roy (4 February 2002). "Public execution in the ring for brave Kelly". Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 8 February 2002.





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