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 nameUriah Grant
Nickname(s)Bossman
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 12 in (187 cm)
Reach75 12 in (192 cm)
Nationality Jamaican
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

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

See also

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
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