Calvin Grove
Calvin Grove (born August 5, 1962 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania) is a former boxer who was the Featherweight champion of the world.
| Calvin Grove | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Calvin Grove |
| Nickname(s) | Silky |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | August 5, 1962 Coatesville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 59 |
| Wins | 49 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
Grove turned pro in 1982 and in 1988 captured the IBF featherweight title with a TKO over Antonio Rivera. He defended the belt once before losing it to Jorge Páez later that same year. Grove was knocked down three times in the 15th round, a decisive factor in him losing the majority decision. In a rematch with Paez the following year Grove was TKO'd in the 11th. Grove later moved up in weight and in 1992 challenged WBC super featherweight title holder Azumah Nelson, but lost a decision. Grove later moved up in weight again, and in 1994 took on WBC lightweight title holder Miguel Ángel González, but lost via TKO. Grove retired in 1998 after losing via 1st-round KO to Kostya Tszyu.
Two of Grove's most notable victories occurred over Australians: He knocked out International Boxing Hall of Fame member and three division world champion Jeff Fenech in seven rounds on June 7, 1993,[1] and held two wins over former world champion Lester Ellis, one by fourth-round technical knockout.[2][3]
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| Achievements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Irving Mitchell |
USBA featherweight champion June 28, 1985 – January 23, 1988 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Jeff Franklin | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Harold Knight |
USBA super featherweight champion August 20, 1989 – February 8, 1990 |
Succeeded by Bernard Taylor | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Antonio Rivera |
IBF featherweight champion January 23 – August 4, 1988 |
Succeeded by Jorge Páez | ||