Richard Grant (boxer)

Richard "The Alien" Grant (born October 17, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican-born American former professional boxer, a light-heavyweight boxer, and former EBA Light Heavyweight and Super Middleweight champion. He had a career record of 19-15-1, with 5 wins coming by way of knockout.

Richard Grant
Statistics
Nickname(s)The Alien
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Height5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm)
Born (1973-10-17) October 17, 1973
Kingston, Jamaica
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins19
Wins by KO5
Losses15
Draws1
No contests1

Although Grant made a name for himself by fighting contenders Jeff Lacy and Antwun Echols, he is best known for the aftermath of his nationally-televised bout on November 23, 2001 at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York with James Butler, a boxer he had won a four-round decision over early in his career. After winning a unanimous decision in the rematch over the heavily favored Butler, Grant met Butler in the middle of the ring for an expected exchange of congratulations. Suddenly, Butler hit the unsuspecting Grant with a right hook to the jaw, temporarily knocking it out of its socket. Grant received 26 stitches; he also had some loose teeth and experienced severe headaches.[1]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
36 fights 19 wins 15 losses
By knockout 5 7
By decision 14 8
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Loss 19–15–1 (1) Victor Oganov TKO 2 (8), 2:02 27 Jan, 2007 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
35 Loss 19–14–1 (1) Librado Andrade KO 1 (10), 2:49 15 Sep, 2006 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
34 NC 19–13–1 (1) Lavell Finger NC (?) 8 11 Aug, 2006 Ballpark Hilton Hotel, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Accidental Head Butt
33 Loss 19–13–1 Rubin Williams UD 8 5 May, 2006 Ybor City Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
32 Win 19–12–1 Tyrone Dowdy RTD 2 (4), 3:00 21 Jan, 2006 Continental Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S.
31 Loss 18–12–1 Lajuan Simon UD 10 10 Dec, 2005 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
30 Win 18–11–1 Norman Johnson KO 2 (?) 5 Oct, 2005 Continental Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S.
29 Win 17–11–1 Billy Thompson UD 6 1 Oct, 2005 Platinum Club, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
28 Loss 16–11–1 Yusaf Mack UD 12 25 Feb, 2005 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For USBA super middleweight title
27 Draw 16–10–1 Shannon Miller PTS 6 12 Jun, 2004 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
26 Win 16–10 Jacob Rodriguez MD 6 7 May, 2004 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
25 Win 15–10 Dave Hamilton TKO 6 (6), 2:32 23 Jan, 2004 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
24 Loss 14–10 Jeff Lacy UD 12 15 Jul, 2003 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S. For WBC Continental Americas, USBA,
and vacant NABA super middleweight title
23 Loss 14–9 Antwun Echols TKO 3 (12), 0:59 3 Aug, 2002 Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. For NABF and NABA, super middleweight titles
IBF super middleweight title Eliminator
22 Win 14–8 James Butler UD 10 29 Nov, 2001 Roseland Ballroom, New York, New York, U.S.
21 Win 13–8 Vitaly Kopytko TD 6 (8) 9 Feb, 2001 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
20 Win 12–8 Kevin Pompey PTS 6 (8) 17 Nov, 2000 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
19 Win 11–8 Antoine Barrett PTS 6 15 Sep, 2000 JFK High School, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Loss 10–8 Will Taylor UD 10 17 Mar, 2000 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Loss 10–7 Apolinar Hernandez KO 2 (?) 24 Nov, 1999 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
16 Win 10–6 Ronald Boddie UD 4 5 Nov, 1999 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
15 Win 9–6 Derrick Whitley PTS 6 (8) 30 Sep, 1999 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
14 Win 8–6 Jaime Velasquez TKO 6 (8) 29 Jul, 1999 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
13 Win 7–6 Paschal Collins UD 4 19 May, 1999 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
12 Loss 6–6 Scott Pemberton TKO 4 (8) 25 Nov, 1998 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
11 Win 6–5 Derrick Whitley PTS 4 15 Oct, 1998 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
10 Loss 5–5 Benjamin McDowell MD 4 9 Oct, 1998 Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, New York, U.S.
9 Loss 5–4 Emil Baku TKO 2 (4), 1:14 10 Mar, 1998 National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
8 Loss 5–3 Eric Harding UD 8 18 Dec, 1997 Dressler Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
7 Win 5–2 Mamadu Ali PTS 4 29 Nov, 1997 Vineland High School, Vineland, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Win 4–2 Frank Williams UD 6 4 Oct, 1997 Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Loss 3–2 Kabary Salem TKO 3 (?) 13 Jul, 1997 Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Gary Carriero PTS 6 28 Mar, 1997 Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 James Butler PTS 4 31 Jan, 1997 Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
2 Loss 1–1 Victor Ramos PTS 4 29 Jul, 1996 Cafe Casablanca, Hallandale, Florida, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Winston Sutherland TKO 2 (?) 25 May, 1996 Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. Professional debut

References
  1. Wong, Edward (November 27, 2001). "BOXING; Boxer Barred and Charged For Sucker Punch After Loss". The New York Times. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
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