Uriah Grant
Uriah Grant (born January 20, 1961 in St. Andrew, Jamaica) is a retired professional boxer who held the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
| Uriah Grant | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Uriah Grant |
| Nickname(s) | Bossman |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 6 ft 1 1⁄2 in (187 cm) |
| Reach | 75 1⁄2 in (192 cm) |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | January 20, 1961 Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 21 |
Professional career
Grant turned pro in 1984 as a light heavyweight and lost to Henry Tillman in his second pro fight. In 1986 he defeated former light heavyweight champion Matthew Saad Muhammad. He looked headed towards a journeyman status, and dropped a series of fights, including a decision to Bobby Czyz in 1990. In 1991 he lost to Frank Tate, and moved up to cruiserweight. In 1993 he landed a shot at IBF Cruiserweight titleholder Alfred Cole and lost a decision. In 1995 Grant landed a rematch with Cole and lost another decision. The next year Grant was outboxed by a young Chris Byrd over 10 rounds. In 1997 Grant earned a shot at IBF Cruiserweight titleholder Adolpho Washington and won a close decision, winning his only title. Grant lost the belt in his next fight to Imamu Mayfield.
Thomas Hearns TKO
Grant had a resurgence in 2000 when he defeated Thomas Hearns in the second round. By the end of the first round, Hearns could be seen limping on his right leg. By the beginning of the next round, Hearns was forced to retire, claiming that he was unable to continue due to an injury to an ankle. His cornermen determined that his ankle was either severely sprained, or broken.
In 2002 Grant stepped up to heavyweight and took on Brian Nielsen, losing a decision. Grant dropped back down to cruiserweight, but failed to win another fight, including losses to Rydell Booker in 2003 and Eliecer Castillo in 2004. Grant announced his retirement after the bout with Castillo.
Professional boxing record
| 51 fights | 30 wins | 21 losses |
| By knockout | 28 | 5 |
| By decision | 2 | 16 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 30-21 |  |
KO | 1 (10) | 17/01/2004 |  |
|
| Loss | 30-20 | |
TKO | 8 (12) | 15/11/2003 | |
IBU cruiserweight Title. |
| Loss | 30-19 |  |
MD | 6 (6) | 13/06/2003 | |
|
| Loss | 30-18 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 10/01/2003 | |
|
| Loss | 30-17 | |
TD | 9 (12) | 09/11/2002 | |
USBO cruiserweight Title. |
| Loss | 30-16 | |
UD | 8 (8) | 19/04/2002 | |
|
| Win | 30-15 | |
KO | 3 (10) | 12/04/2002 | |
|
| Win | 29-15 | |
TKO | 3 (10) | 16/01/2001 | |
|
| Loss | 28-15 |  |
TKO | 5 (12) | 03/02/2001 | |
IBO cruiserweight Title. |
| Win | 28-14 | |
RTD | 2 (12) | 08/04/2000 | |
IBO cruiserweight Title. |
| Win | 27-14 | |
TKO | 2 (8) | 01/02/2000 | |
|
| Loss | 26-14 |  |
TKO | 12 (12) | 21/02/1998 | |
NABA cruiserweight Title. |
| Loss | 26-13 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 08/11/1997 | |
Lost IBF cruiserweight title |
| Win | 26-12 | |
MD | 12 (12) | 21/06/1997 | |
Won IBF cruiserweight title |
| Win | 25-12 | |
KO | 3 (10) | 07/12/1996 | |
|
| Loss | 24-12 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 06/08/1996 | |
|
| Win | 24-11 |  |
TKO | 1 (12) | 06/04/1996 | |
WBC FECARBOX cruiserweight Title. |
| Loss | 23-11 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 24/06/1995 | |
For IBF cruiserweight title |
| Win | 23-10 |  |
TKO | 1 (10) | 21/08/1993 | |
|
| Loss | 22-10 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 28/02/1993 | |
For IBF cruiserweight title |
| Win | 22-9 | |
TKO | 4 (8) | 21/03/1992 | |
|
| Win | 21-9 | |
TKO | 2 (8) | 22/11/1991 | |
|
| Win | 20-9 | |
KO | 4 (8) | 06/09/1991 | |
|
| Loss | 19-9 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 10/02/1991 | |
IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 19-8 | |
KO | 2 (10) | 16/11/1990 | |
|
| Win | 18-8 |  |
TKO | 8 (12) | 30/07/1990 | |
IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 17-8 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 23/03/1990 | |
|
| Loss | 17-7 | |
SD | 12 (12) | 18/01/1990 | |
USBA light heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 17-6 |  |
TKO | 4 (12) | 15/09/1989 | |
IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 16-6 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 18/05/1989 | |
USBA light heavyweight Title. |
| Loss | 16-5 |  |
UD | 10 (10) | 24/09/1988 | |
|
| Win | 16-4 | |
KO | 1 (10) | 27/11/1987 | |
|
| Win | 15-4 | |
TKO | 5 (12) | 23/10/1987 | |
Florida light heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 14-4 | |
KO | 1 (6) | 08/08/1987 | |
|
| Loss | 13-4 |  |
UD | 12 (12) | 09/04/1987 | |
California light heavyweight Title. |
| Win | 13-3 | |
TKO | 4 (10) | 22/01/1987 | |
|
| Win | 12-3 | |
TKO | 6 (10) | 19/12/1986 | |
|
| Win | 11-3 | |
TKO | 10 (10) | 18/11/1986 | |
|
| Win | 10-3 | |
TKO | 1 (10) | 18/10/1986 | |
|
| Win | 9-3 | |
KO | 7 (10) | 29/08/1986 | |
|
| Loss | 8-3 |  |
UD | 8 (8) | 06/05/1986 | |
|
| Win | 8-2 | |
UD | 10 (10) | 21/02/1986 | |
|
| Win | 7-2 | |
TKO | 1 (8) | 31/01/1986 | |
|
| Win | 6-2 | |
TKO | 6 (8) | 26/12/1985 | |
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| Win | 5-2 |  |
KO | 4 (8) | 26/11/1985 | |
|
| Win | 4-2 | |
KO | 2 (6) | 25/10/1985 | |
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| Loss | 3-2 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 17/10/1985 | |
|
| Win | 3-1 | |
TKO | 2 (6) | 23/07/1985 | |
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| loss | 2-1 | |
TKO | 5 (6) | 10/05/1985 | |
|
| Loss | 1-1 | |
TKO | 2 (6) | 07/12/1984 | |
|
| Win | 1-0 | |
KO | 2 (4) | 22/06/1984 | |
See also
- List of cruiserweight boxing champions
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major world boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Adolpho Washington |
IBF cruiserweight champion June 21, 1997 - November 8, 1997 |
Succeeded by Imamu Mayfield | ||
| Minor world boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Thomas Hearns |
IBO cruiserweight champion April 8, 2000 - February 3, 2001 |
Succeeded by Carl Thompson | ||