Kevin Walsh (boxer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | King |
| Born | September 8, 1992 Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (171 cm) |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Win by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Kevin Walsh Jr. is an American professional boxer. He is currently ranked #63 in the world in the Featherweight category according to BoxRec.[2]
Professional career
Walsh made his professional debut on May 8, 2021, against Henry Garcia. Walsh won the fight via a first-round TKO.[3]
After accumulating a career record of 6–0, he faced Christian Otero on January 21, 2023, for the vacant USA New England Super Featherweight title. Walsh won the fight via a Split Decision, winning his first career championship.[4]
After another four fights and winning all of them, he faced Matt Doherty on March 23, 2024, for the vacant USA New England Lightweight title. Walsh won the fight via a Unanimous Decision, winning his second career championship.[5]
After another two wins, and a staggering record of 14–0, he faced Irvin Gonzalez on November 2, 2024, in his first defense of the USA New England super featherweight title. Walsh won the fight via a fourth-round TKO, successfully defending his championship.[6]
His next fight came on February 15, 2025, where he faced Ricky de los Santos for Ricky's WBC USA Silver Featherweight title. Walsh won the fight via an eighth-round TKO, winning his third career championship.[7]
His first title defense came on May 10, 2025, against Tramaine Williams. Walsh won the fight via a Split Decision.[8]
After a non-title win over Angel Luna, he defended his WBC title for a second time on November 1, 2025, against Jose Sosa. Walsh won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[9]
Walsh challenged WBC International featherweight champion Mick Conlan at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on March 20, 2026.[10] He won by split decision with the judges' scorecards reading 96–94, 96–94 and 93–97.[11][12]
Professional boxing record
| 20 fights | 20 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Michael Conlan | SD | 10 | Mar 20, 2026 | SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland | Won WBC international featherweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Jose Sosa | UD | 8 | Nov 1, 2025 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Retained WBC USA Silver featherweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Angel Luna | TKO | 1 (8), 1:20 | Sep 6, 2025 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Tramaine Williams | SD | 10 | May 10, 2025 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S. | Retained WBC USA Silver featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Ricky de los Santos | TKO | 8 (10), 0:27 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Won WBC USA Silver featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Irvin Gonzalez | TKO | 4 (8), 0:23 | Nov 2, 2024 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Retained USA New England super featherweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Yeifer Valencia | KO | 1 (6), 2:00 | Sep 7, 2024 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Tackie Annan | KO | 2 (6), 1:38 | May 11, 2024 | Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Matt Doherty | UD | 8 | Mar 23, 2024 | Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S. | Won vacant USA New England lightweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Darrell Rivera | KO | 1 (6), 1:54 | Feb 3, 2024 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Philip Davis | UD | 6 | Aug 5, 2023 | Polar Park, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Marcello Williams | UD | 6 | May 20, 2023 | Park Theatre, Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Andrew Bentley | UD | 6 | Mar 16, 2023 | Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Christian Otero | SD | 6 | Jan 21, 2023 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Won vacant USA New England super featherweight title |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Braulio Avila | TKO | 2 (4), 1:07 | Apr 22, 2022 | Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Nathan Balakin | UD | 6 | Jan 30, 2022 | Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Carlos Galindo | UD | 4 | Nov 24, 2021 | Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Celiel Castillo Pimentel | TKO | 1 (4), 2:47 | Sep 24, 2021 | Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Michael Taylor | KO | 1 (4), 2:12 | Jul 30, 2021 | Castleton Banquet and Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Henry Garcia | TKO | 1 (4), 2:50 | May 8, 2021 | Southpaw Boxing and Fitness, Windham, New Hampshire, U.S. |
References
- ^ "Boxing record for Kevin Walsh". BoxRec.
- ^ "BoxRec: Ratings". BoxRec. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ "BoxRec: Bout". BoxRec. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ Brendan Higgins (24 January 2023). "CES 2023 Winter Brawl. New champions crowned – Brendan Higgins". RINewsToday. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "BoxRec: Bout". BoxRec. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ Roberto Villa (4 November 2024). "CES Boxing Autumn Classic Ressults – Paulino passes his stiffest test and Graduates into a Contender". Fight Book MMA. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Brockton's Kevin Walsh wins WBC US Silver Featherweight title". The Enterprise. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Kevin Walsh reaches contender level at 130 pounds". Boxing Talk. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ Marc Abrams (2 November 2025). "Mass Appeal: Ellis stops Fortuna in 4; Walsh defeats Sosa over 8 at Mohegan Sun Arena". The Boxing Hour. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Conlan returns to Belfast in March to face Walsh". BBC Sport. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ "Promoter Kalle Sauerland 'embarrassed for the sport' after Mick Conlan upset defeat". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ "Michael Conlan stunned by Kevin Walsh in Belfast". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
External links
- Boxing record for Kevin Walsh from BoxRec (registration required)