Kevin Kelley losses
Over 21 years as a professional, Kevin Kelley has compiled a 60-10-2 (39) record, including 18 title fights across two weight classes. He has ten losses, five of them in title fights.
10. Kevin Kelley loses to Vicente Escobedo via KO
On May 21, 2009 Kevin Kelley faced Vicente Escobedo. Kelley was 41 years old with a record of 60-9-2, and Escobedo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kelley was coming off a loss. Escobedo stopped Kelley via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Kevin Kelley loses to David Rodela via split decision
On October 10, 2008 Kevin Kelley faced David Rodela. Kelley was 41 years old with a record of 60-8-2, and Rodela was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kelley was coming off a win. Kelley lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rodela.
8. Kevin Kelley loses to Manuel Medina via majority decision
On November 11, 2006 Kevin Kelley faced Manuel Medina in a super featherweight bout. Kelley was 39 years old with a record of 59-7-2, and Medina was 35 with a record of 66-15. Kelley was coming off a win, while Medina was coming off a loss. Kelley lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Medina.
7. Kevin Kelley loses to Bobby Pacquiao via KO
On June 10, 2006 Kevin Kelley fought Bobby Pacquiao for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title. Kelley was 38 years old with a record of 58-6-2, and Pacquiao was 26 with a record of 28-11-3. Kelley was on a 4-fight winning streak and Pacquiao was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pacquiao stopped Kelley via KO in the 4th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
6. Kevin Kelley loses to Marco Antonio Barrera via KO
On April 12, 2003 Kevin Kelley fought Marco Antonio Barrera for the The Ring featherweight title. Kelley was 35 years old with a record of 54-5-2, and Barrera was 29 with a record of 56-3. Kelley was on a 3-fight winning streak and Barrera was on a 7-fight winning streak. Barrera stopped Kelley via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Kevin Kelley loses to Érik Morales via KO
On September 2, 2000 Kevin Kelley fought Érik Morales for the vacant WBC interim and WBC interim featherweight titles. Kelley was 33 years old with a record of 51-4-2, and Morales was 24 with a record of 37-0. Kelley was coming off a win and Morales was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak. Morales stopped Kelley via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. Kevin Kelley loses to Benito Rodriguez via unanimous decision
On August 13, 1999 Kevin Kelley faced Benito Rodriguez. Kelley was 32 years old with a record of 50-3-2, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kelley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kelley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rodriguez.
3. Kevin Kelley loses to Derrick Gainer in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 18, 1998 Kevin Kelley faced Derrick Gainer in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Kelley was 31 years old with a record of 48-2-2, and Gainer was 25 with a record of 23-4. Kelley was coming off a win and Gainer was on a 6-fight winning streak. Kelley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gainer.
2. Kevin Kelley loses to Naseem Hamed via KO
On December 19, 1997 Kevin Kelley fought Naseem Hamed for the WBO featherweight title. Kelley was 30 years old with a record of 47-1-2, and Hamed was 23 with a record of 28-0. Kelley was on a 5-fight winning streak and Hamed was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Kelley via KO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Kevin Kelley loses to Alejandro González via KO
On January 7, 1995 Kevin Kelley defended his WBC featherweight title against Alejandro González. Kelley was 27 years old with a record of 41-0, and González was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kelley was on an undefeated 41-fight winning streak. González stopped Kelley via retirement in the 10th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 10th round.