Uriah Grant

Uriah Grant (born January 20, 1961) is a Jamaican former professional boxer who held the IBF Cruiserweight Title.

Uriah Grant
Statistics
Real nameUriah Grant
Nickname(s)Bossman
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1+12 in (187 cm)
Reach75+12 in (192 cm)
NationalityJamaican
Born (1961-01-20) January 20, 1961
Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins30
Wins by KO28
Losses21

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 Cuba Eliecer Castillo KO 1 (10) 17/01/2004 United States Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek
Loss 30-20 United States Ernest Mateen TKO 8 (12) 15/11/2003 United States Club Ovation, Boynton Beach IBU cruiserweight Title.
Loss 30-19 Denmark Johny Jensen MD 6 (6) 13/06/2003 Denmark Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg
Loss 30-18 United States Rydell Booker UD 10 (10) 10/01/2003 United States DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren
Loss 30-17 United States Ernest Mateen TD 9 (12) 09/11/2002 United States South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach USBO cruiserweight Title.
Loss 30-16 Denmark Brian Nielsen UD 8 (8) 19/04/2002 Denmark Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg
Win 30-15 United States Nate Robinson KO 3 (10) 12/04/2002 Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston
Win 29-15 United States Freddie Guzman TKO 3 (10) 16/01/2001 United States Sullivan Arena, Anchorage
Loss 28-15 United Kingdom Carl Thompson TKO 5 (12) 03/02/2001 United Kingdom Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester IBO cruiserweight Title.
Win 28-14 United States Thomas Hearns RTD 2 (12) 08/04/2000 United States Joe Louis Arena, Detroit IBO cruiserweight Title.
Win 27-14 United States Anthony Spain TKO 2 (8) 01/02/2000 United States Charlotte Co Auditorium, Punta Gorda
Loss 26-14 Mexico Saúl Montana TKO 12 (12) 21/02/1998 United States Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami NABA cruiserweight Title.
Loss 26-13 United States Imamu Mayfield UD 12 (12) 08/11/1997 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas Lost IBF cruiserweight title
Win 26-12 United States Adolpho Washington MD 12 (12) 21/06/1997 United States Sun Dome, Tampa Won IBF cruiserweight title
Win 25-12 Mexico Saúl Montana KO 3 (10) 07/12/1996 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio
Loss 24-12 United States Chris Byrd UD 10 (10) 06/08/1996 United States IMA Sports Arena, Flint
Win 24-11 Argentina Reinaldo Gimenez TKO 1 (12) 06/04/1996 United States Miami WBC FECARBOX cruiserweight Title.
Loss 23-11 United States Al Cole UD 12 (12) 24/06/1995 United States Convention Center, Atlantic City For IBF cruiserweight title
Win 23-10 Dominican Republic Perfecto Gonzalez TKO 1 (10) 21/08/1993 United States Jai Alai Fronton, Miami
Loss 22-10 United States Al Cole UD 12 (12) 28/02/1993 United States Trump Castle, Atlantic City For IBF cruiserweight title
Win 22-9 United States Carlton West TKO 4 (8) 21/03/1992 United States Miami Beach
Win 21-9 United States Francisco Martinez TKO 2 (8) 22/11/1991 United States Miami Beach
Win 20-9 United States John Burney KO 4 (8) 06/09/1991 United States Miami Beach
Loss 19-9 United States Frank Tate UD 12 (12) 10/02/1991 United States Trump Castle, Atlantic City IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight Title.
Win 19-8 United States Efren Olivo KO 2 (10) 16/11/1990 United States Jai Alai Fronton, Miami
Win 18-8 South Africa Sakkie Horn TKO 8 (12) 30/07/1990 United States Jai Alai Fronton, Miami IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight Title.
Loss 17-8 United States Bobby Czyz UD 10 (10) 23/03/1990 United States Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Loss 17-7 United States David Vedder SD 12 (12) 18/01/1990 United States San Jose USBA light heavyweight Title.
Win 17-6 Colombia Manuel Murillo TKO 4 (12) 15/09/1989 United States Jai Alai Fronton, Miami IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight Title.
Loss 16-6 United States Mike Sedillo UD 12 (12) 18/05/1989 United States Coliseum, Oakland USBA light heavyweight Title.
Loss 16-5 Nigeria Joe Lasisi UD 10 (10) 24/09/1988 United States Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas
Win 16-4 United States Louis Coleman KO 1 (10) 27/11/1987 United States Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven
Win 15-4 United States Eric Holley TKO 5 (12) 23/10/1987 United States Carillon Hotel, Miami Beach Florida light heavyweight Title.
Win 14-4 United States Abdullah Muhammad KO 1 (6) 08/08/1987 United States Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
Loss 13-4 Jordan Ramzi Hassan UD 12 (12) 09/04/1987 United States Forum, Inglewood California light heavyweight Title.
Win 13-3 United States Robert Folley TKO 4 (10) 22/01/1987 United States Forum, Inglewood
Win 12-3 Colombia Manuel Murillo TKO 6 (10) 19/12/1986 United States Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win 11-3 United States Arthel Lawhorne TKO 10 (10) 18/11/1986 United States Forum, Inglewood
Win 10-3 United States Abdullah Muhammad TKO 1 (10) 18/10/1986 United States St. Lucie County Civic Center, Fort Pierce
Win 9-3 United States Grover Robinson KO 7 (10) 29/08/1986 United States Forum, Inglewood
Loss 8-3 Trinidad and Tobago Leslie Stewart UD 8 (8) 06/05/1986 United States Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Win 8-2 United States Matthew Saad Muhammad UD 10 (10) 21/02/1986 United States Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Win 7-2 United States Reggie Neal TKO 1 (8) 31/01/1986 United States Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Win 6-2 United States Charlie Dean Moore TKO 6 (8) 26/12/1985 United States Turnberry Country Club, Miami Beach
Win 5-2 The Bahamas Gary Clarke KO 4 (8) 26/11/1985 United States Newport Beach Hotel, Miami Beach
Win 4-2 United States James Sisco KO 2 (6) 25/10/1985 United States Victory Park Auditorium, North Miami Beach
Loss 3-2 United States Ricky Womack PTS 6 (6) 17/10/1985 United States Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville
Win 3-1 United States Frederick Jenkins TKO 2 (6) 23/07/1985 United States Convention Center, Miami Beach
loss 2-1 United States Keith Allen TKO 5 (6) 10/05/1985 United States Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Loss 1-1 United States Henry Tillman TKO 2 (6) 07/12/1984 United States Houston
Win 1-0 Cuba Rogelio Bolanos KO 2 (4) 22/06/1984 United States National Guard Armory, West Palm Beach

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