Kennedy McKinney
- January 8, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Kennedy McKinney |
Occupation | Boxer |
Date Of Birth | Jan 10, 1966(1966-01-10) |
Age | 58 |
Country | United States |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Kennedy McKinney Biography
Name | Kennedy McKinney |
Birthday | Jan 10 |
Birth Year | 1966 |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Kennedy McKinney is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on January 10, 1966 in United States. Kennedy McKinney (born January 10, 1966 in Hernando, Mississippi) is an American former professional boxer, who won the bantamweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics. As a professional, he won the IBF and WBO super bantamweight titles.
After the loss to Espinosa, McKinney quickly lost steam. He would fight only five more times against scattered and limited opposition, three of which took place during a brief comeback run in 2002-03.
McKinney then moved up a weight class to challenge Luisito Espinosa for the WBC featherweight title in 1998. Espinosa made quick work of McKinney, winning via a 2nd-round TKO.
Kennedy McKinney Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Boxer |
House | Living in own house. |
Kennedy McKinney is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kennedy McKinney 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Known as “King”, McKinney was a cautious yet exciting junior featherweight (super bantamweight) fighter who captured the IBF title by beating Welcome Ncita in 1992 in a spectacular bout that saw him staggered and taking a standing eight count before knocking the African cold with a perfect right hand.
After five defenses, among others a KO over Rudy Zavala and a points win over Ncita, he lost his belt to future star Vuyani Bungu, a fight which was deemed 1994 Upset of the Year by Ring Magazine.
Two years later he challenged undefeated Marco Antonio Barrera for the WBO super bantamweight title, a vicious battle in which he dropped Barrera in the 11th, but lost via TKO in the 12th. McKinney later took a rematch against Bungu, but lost a narrow split decision. Later that year, he did battle with Junior Jones who had upset Barrera in an exciting war, one which McKinney won via TKO.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Kennedy McKinney height 5 ft 7 in Kenneth weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Kennedy McKinney Dating?
According to our records, Kennedy McKinney is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Kennedy McKinney’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Kenneth Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kennedy McKinney celebrates birthday on January 10 of every year.