Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Kevin Kelley was born in Brooklyn, New York before moving to Flushing, Queens where he grew up and acquired the nickname the “Flushing Flash.” He turned pro in 1988 after winning two New York Golden Glove titles and just losing out on a place at the Seoul Olympic Games in a box-off against Carl Daniels. After an easy KO victory against Willie Barnes in September 1988, Kevin quickly showed his potential by despatching his next 35 opponents in just over five years, proving his power with 13 KO’s in the first two rounds. He picked up the WBC Continental Title along the way and was finally given his chance to win a world title in December 1993 against Gregorio Vargas, who was making his first defence of his WBC title. Kelley outworked the rugged Mexican over the twelve rounds and took a three and four round decision from the judges to be crowned WBC Featherweight Champion of the world. A successful defence followed five months later against Jesse Benavi...
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