John Kelleher (boxer)

John Kelleher was an Irish professional boxer active in the early to mid-20th century. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States and found success in the boxing ring. Kelleher primarily fought as a middleweight. Records of his career are incomplete, but available fight data indicates he competed against a number of notable boxers of his era. Kelleher's fighting style was generally described as aggressive, often relying on a strong offense. He was known to possess considerable punching power. Although never a world champion, Kelleher was a popular fighter in the local circuits where he competed, drawing crowds with his exciting style. His career highlights include victories over several ranked contenders and appearances in main event bouts. Exact details regarding his life outside of boxing remain scarce.