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John Kelly was an Irish professional boxer with a 24-4-0 record. 14 of those wins came by knockout (58% KO rate). John Kelly died on December 29, 2016.

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John Kelly

24

Wins14 KO · 58%

4

Losses

0

Draws2 tracked bouts

Height
5′4″
Stance
Southpaw
Tracked since
Apr 26, 1952
Died
Dec 29, 2016
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Current streak
L1
Last bout
L to Robert Cohen · KO · R3 · Feb 27, 1954

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1954

FEB 27L toRobert Cohen· KO · R3Kings Hall · Belfast—

1952

APR 26d.Hogan Bassey· PTSBelfast · Northern Ireland—

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Common Questions

What is John Kelly's professional boxing record?
John Kelly's professional record is 24-4, with 14 knockouts.
Has John Kelly lost a fight?
Yes. John Kelly lost 4 professional fights and finished with a 24-4 record.
When is John Kelly's next fight?
John Kelly died on December 29, 2016 and has no next fight.
Is John Kelly retired?
John Kelly died on December 29, 2016; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on February 27, 1954.