Uriah Grant

Uriah Grant
Born
Uriah Grant

(1961-01-20) January 20, 1961
Saint Andrew Parish, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire
Other namesBossman
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Reach75+1⁄2 in (192 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins30
Wins by KO28
Losses21

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

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.[1] 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 Al 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
Key to abbreviations used for results
DQ Disqualification RTD Corner retirement
KO Knockout SD Split decision / split draw
MD Majority decision / majority draw TD Technical decision / technical draw
NC No contest TKO Technical knockout
PTS Points decision UD Unanimous decision / unanimous draw
Boxing record
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s) Time Date Location Notes
51 Loss 30–21 Eliecer Castillo KO 1 (10) 3:08 17 Jan 2004 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.
50 Loss 30–20 Ernest Mateen TKO 8 (12) 1:10 15 Nov 2003 Club Ovation, Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S. For IBU cruiserweight title
49 Loss 30–19 Johny Jensen MD 6 N/a 13 Jun 2003 Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, North Jutland County, Denmark
48 Loss 30–18 Rydell Booker UD 10 N/a 10 Jan 2003 DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
47 Loss 30–17 Ernest Mateen TD 9 (12) ? 9 Nov 2002 South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. For USBO cruiserweight title
46 Loss 30–16 Brian Nielsen UD 8 N/a 19 Apr 2002 Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Capital Region, Denmark
45 Win 30–15 Nate Robinson KO 3 (10) ? 12 Apr 2002 Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica
44 Win 29–15 Freddie Guzman TKO 3 (10) 3:00 16 Jan 2001 Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
43 Loss 28–15 Carl Thompson TKO 5 (12) 2:20 3 Feb 2001 Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Stretford, Greater Manchester, UK Lost IBO cruiserweight title
42 Win 28–14 Thomas Hearns RTD 2 (12) 3:00 8 Apr 2000 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Won IBO cruiserweight title
41 Win 27–14 Anthony Spain TKO 2 (8) 1:57 1 Feb 2000 Charlotte Co Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.
40 Loss 26–14 Saúl Montana TKO 12 (12) 0:46 21 Feb 1998 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S. For NABA cruiserweight title
39 Loss 26–13 Imamu Mayfield UD 12 N/a 8 Nov 1997 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost IBF cruiserweight title
38 Win 26–12 Adolpho Washington MD 12 N/a 21 Jun 1997 Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S. Won IBF cruiserweight title
37 Win 25–12 Saúl Montana KO 3 (10) ? 7 Dec 1996 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
36 Loss 24–12 Chris Byrd UD 10 N/a 6 Aug 1996 IMA Sports Arena, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
35 Win 24–11 Reinaldo Gimenez TKO 1 (12) 1:39 6 Apr 1996 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. Won WBC FECARBOX cruiserweight title
34 Loss 23–11 Al Cole UD 12 N/a 24 Jun 1995 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For IBF cruiserweight title
33 Win 23–10 Perfecto Gonzalez TKO 1 (10) ? 21 Aug 1993 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
32 Loss 22–10 Al Cole UD 12 N/a 28 Feb 1993 Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For IBF cruiserweight title
31 Win 22–9 Carlton West TKO 4 (8) ? 21 Mar 1992 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
30 Win 21–9 Francisco Martinez TKO 2 (8) ? 22 Nov 1991 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
29 Win 20–9 John Burney KO 4 (8) ? 6 Sep 1991 Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
28 Loss 19–9 Frank Tate UD 12 N/a 10 Feb 1991 Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
27 Win 19–8 Efren Olivo KO 2 (10) ? 16 Nov 1990 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
26 Win 18–8 Sakkie Horn TKO 8 (12) 2:13 30 Jul 1990 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. Retained IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
25 Loss 17–8 Bobby Czyz UD 10 N/a 23 Mar 1990 Showboat Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Loss 17–7 David Vedder SD 12 N/a 18 Jan 1990 San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S. For vacant USBA light heavyweight title
23 Win 17–6 Manuel Murillo TKO 4 (12) ? 15 Sep 1989 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. Won IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
22 Loss 16–6 Mike Sedillo UD 12 N/a 18 May 1989 Hyatt Regency Convention Center, Oakland, California, U.S. For USBA light heavyweight title
21 Loss 16–5 Joe Lasisi UD 10 N/a 24 Sep 1988 Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
20 Win 16–4 Louis Coleman KO 1 (10) ? 27 Nov 1987 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
19 Win 15–4 Eric Holley TKO 5 (12) 0:39 23 Oct 1987 Carillon Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. Won Florida light heavyweight title
18 Win 14–4 Abdullah Muhammad KO 1 (6) ? 8 Aug 1987 Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
17 Loss 13–4 Ramzi Hassan UD 12 N/a 9 Apr 1987 Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. For California light heavyweight title
16 Win 13–3 Robert Folley TKO 4 (10) ? 22 Jan 1987 Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
15 Win 12–3 Manuel Murillo TKO 6 (10) 0:32 19 Dec 1986 Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
14 Win 11–3 Arthel Lawhorne TKO 10 (10) ? 18 Nov 1986 Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
13 Win 10–3 Abdullah Muhammad TKO 1 (10) 2:47 18 Oct 1986 St. Lucie County Civic Center, Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
12 Win 9–3 Grover Robinson KO 7 (10) 29 Aug 1986 Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
11 Loss 8–3 Leslie Stewart UD 8 N/a 6 May 1986 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Win 8–2 Matthew Saad Muhammad UD 10 N/a 21 Feb 1986 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
9 Win 7–2 Reggie Neal TKO 1 (8) 2:47 31 Jan 1986 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
8 Win 6–2 Charlie Dean Moore TKO 6 (8) ? 26 Dec 1985 Turnberry Country Club, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
7 Win 5–2 Gary Clarke KO 4 (8) ? 26 Dec 1985 Newport Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
6 Win 4–2 James Sisco KO 2 (6) ? 25 Oct 1985 Victory Park Auditorium, North Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
5 Loss 3–2 Ricky Womack PTS 6 N/a 17 Oct 1985 Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Frederick Jenkins TKO 2 (6) ? 23 Jul 1985 Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
3 loss 2–1 Keith Allen TKO 5 (6) ? 10 May 1985 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
2 Loss 1–1 Henry Tillman TKO 2 (6) 2:12 7 Dec 1984 The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Rogelio Bolanos KO 2 (4) ? 22 Jun 1984 National Guard Armory, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Professional debut

See also

References

  1. ^ "Saad Muhammad loses decision". Miami Herald. February 22, 1986. p. 4D. Retrieved November 1, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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