James Kinchen
James Kinchen (born March 1, 1958) is a retired American professional boxer.[1] Nicknamed "The Heat", Kinchen is best known for his bout against Thomas Hearns for the inaugural WBO super middleweight title.
James Kinchen | |
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Real name | James Kinchen |
Nickname(s) | The Heat |
Weight(s) | Middleweight Super-middleweight Light-heavyweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Nationality | American |
Born | San Diego, California | March 1, 1958
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 60 |
Wins | 49 |
Wins by KO | 34 |
Losses | 9 |
Draws | 2 |
Amateur career
Kinchen started his career out of McKinney, Texas, as a three-time Golden Gloves champion, as well as three-time Southwestern AAU champion. He ended his amateur career with a record of 127-12.
Professional career
As a pro, Kinchen held the USBA middleweight title, as well as the NABF super-middleweight title. In a challenge for the newly-created WBO super middleweight title against Thomas Hearns, Kinchen knocked Hearns down in the 4th round yet lost a close majority decision. Kinchen also challenged for the WBA and IBF light-heavyweight world titles.
Professional boxing record
49 Wins (34 KOs), 9 Losses (4 KOs), 2 Draws | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
Loss | 12-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 | 23/04/1992 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-5 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 29/08/1991 | ![]() |
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Loss | 30-4-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 20/04/1991 | ![]() |
For IBF light-heavyweight title.[2] |
Win | 16-13-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 07/06/1990 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-10-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 01/03/1990 | ![]() |
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Loss | 25-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 24/10/1989 | ![]() |
For WBA light-heavyweight title. |
Win | 15-17-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | 08/06/1989 | ![]() |
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Loss | 22-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 31/03/1989 | ![]() |
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Loss | 16-13-1 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | 04/11/1988 | ![]() |
For inaugural WBO super-middleweight title. Lost NABF super-middleweight title. |
Win | 17-7-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 13/10/1988 | ![]() |
Won NABF super-middleweight title. |
Win | 3-4 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 19/05/1988 | ![]() |
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Win | 0-1 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 02/05/1988 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-18-2 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 17/03/1988 | ![]() |
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Win | 9-15 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 26/02/1988 | ![]() |
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Win | 14-3-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 12 | 27/01/1988 | ![]() |
Won California light-heavyweight title. |
Win | 11-3-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 19/11/1987 | ![]() |
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Loss | 8-7-3 | ![]() |
TD | 3 | 25/08/1987 | ![]() |
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Win | 18-9 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 18/06/1987 | ![]() |
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Loss | 63-3-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 06/04/1987 | ![]() |
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Loss | 19-3 | ![]() |
SD | 10 | 17/10/1986 | ![]() |
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Win | 14-4 | ![]() |
KO | 7 | 11/07/1986 | ![]() |
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Win | 12-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 30/07/1985 | ![]() |
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Win | 23-8-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 14/04/1985 | ![]() | |
Loss | 20-0 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 16/02/1985 | ![]() |
For NABF middleweight title. |
Win | 21-2-2 | ![]() |
KO | 9 | 24/11/1984 | ![]() |
Won USBA middleweight title. |
Draw | 3-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 26/09/1984 | ![]() |
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Win | 18-3-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 25/05/1984 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 26/02/1984 | ![]() |
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Win | 40-10-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 19/11/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 0-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 13/08/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 3-10-2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 16/07/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 13-15-6 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 28/05/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-20-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 19/05/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-4 | Ernesto Caballero | TKO | 8 | 07/04/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 15-8 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 20/01/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 19-6 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 31/10/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 28-20-4 | ![]() |
KO | 10 | 30/09/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 10-0-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 05/09/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 10-20-1 | ![]() |
KO | 5 | 27/08/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 13-7-1 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 23/05/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 15-4 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 27/03/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 40-20-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 17/02/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 4-8-2 | ![]() |
KO | 10 | 13/01/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-8 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 | 28/11/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 14-6 | ![]() |
KO | 6 | 04/11/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-0-2 | ![]() |
KO | 6 | 30/09/1981 | ![]() |
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Draw | 2-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | 21/08/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-23-3 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 29/07/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | Darryl Womack | KO | 2 | 08/07/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 0-11 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 17/06/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 14-10-1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 12/06/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 03/06/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 5-5 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 01/05/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-15 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 15/04/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 12-14-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 25/03/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 18/02/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 28/01/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 0-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 21/01/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 8-8-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 23/09/1980 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | O'Daniel Marks | KO | 1 | 08/08/1980 | ![]() |
Professional debut. |
Pro Boxing Titles
- USBA Middleweight Champion
- NABF Middleweight Champion
Personal life
Kinchen now resides in Phoenix, AZ. Also a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
References
- James “The Heat” Kinchen: A Look Back at a Top Contender, Ringside Report, September 11, 2015
- Kinchen Sinks for Williams in 2nd Round, LA Times, April 21, 1991