All boxersTommy Spider Kelly
“Harlem Spider”
Boxing · Deceased37-7-6 (1 NC)RECORD
17WINS BY KO / TKO
20WINS BY DECISION
51PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Tommy Kelly |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Harlem Spider |
| Date of birth | 6 Sep 1867 |
| Died | 4 Jan 1927 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Manhattan, New York, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Bantamweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 163 cm (5′4″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 1887–1901 |
| Status | Deceased |
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Titles and honours
- World bantamweight champion (1890–1892)
- American bantamweight champion (1887)
Background
Harlem boxer who turned professional in 1887 and held the world bantamweight title until losing it to Billy Plimmer at Coney Island in 1892. After retiring in 1901 he worked for the New York City Streets Department.
Fight history
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Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).