Kevin Walsh (boxer)
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| 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]
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]