Tony Grano

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Tony Grano
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Tony Grano ringside at a boxing card at Foxwoods, 2010
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornAnthony Grano
(1980-11-11) November 11, 1980 (age 45)
Hartford, Connecticut
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight Heavyweight
Boxing career
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins20
Win by KO16
Losses3
Draws1

Anthony Grano (born November 11, 1980) is a former American professional boxer. As an amateur, Tony finished as a runner-up the 2005 USA National Golden Glove Championship and won the 2005 United States Amateur Heavyweight National Championship.

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Personal Life

Tony Grano was born November 11, 1980, in Hartford, Connecticut. Grano is of Italian descent. He graduated from RHAM High School. in Hebron, Connecticut. [1]

Amateur career

Tony Grano debuted in boxing in January 2004. He competed in the 2004 USA Eastern Trials where he lost to Arturo Reyes by points. He also competed in the 2004 and 2005 USA National Golden Gloves Championships. In 2004, Grano defeated Paul Vasquez in the preliminary round, before losing to Austin Ejoifor in the Quarterfinals. [2] In 2005, he cruised his way through the U.S. National Championships, and defeated Homero Fonseca via corner retirement, and was crowned as the 2005 United States Amateur Heavyweight Championship. [3] He later competed for the 2005 USA National Golden Gloves Championships. He made it all the way to the final round before losing to Eric Fields via majority decision. [4]

Professional career

Grano debuted in professional boxing in November 2005. In 2009, Grano scored a knockout over Travis Kauffman. [5] It was Ring Magazine 2009 heavyweight fight of the year. After stopping veteran Brian Minto in a NABF heavyweight title eliminator in the third round. [6] Grano challenged Nicolai Firtha in 2010 for the vacant NABF USA heavyweight title. Grano was knocked out in the 2nd round of the fight. [7] Grano knocked out shopworn 43-year-old former contender DaVarryl Williamson for the vacant NABF heavyweight title. [8] He lost his momentum after a unanimous decision loss to Eric Molina in 2013. [9] Grano retired following the loss, finishing his career 20-3-1.

Professional boxing record

24 fights20 wins3 losses
By knockout162
By decision41
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Loss20–3–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Éric Molina UD12Apr 27, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.Lost NABF heavyweight title.
23Win20–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg DaVarryl Williamson KO4 (12), 2:27Jun 23, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant NABF heavyweight title.
22Win19–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Brian Minto TKO3 (10), 1:04Jan 28, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
21Win18–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dominique AlexanderTKO6 (6), 2:09Apr 9, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
20Loss17–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Nicolai Firtha TKO2 (10), 2:15Jun 26, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.For vacant NABF USA heavyweight title.
19Win17–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mark BrownUD10Mar 12, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
18Win16–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Travis Kauffman KO4 (10), 2:56Sep 18, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
17Win15–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jermell BarnesUD6Feb 27, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Lion's Den Fitness Center, Middletown, Connecticut, U.S.
16Loss14–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mark BrownTKO8 (8), 1:10Sep 27, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.For vacant WBF All-Americas heavyweight title.
15Win14–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Leroy ChildsTKO1 (8), 2:43Jun 13, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
14Win13–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg John BattleTKO2 (8), 0:34Dec 1, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
13Win12–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg David PolkSD8Nov 8, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
12Win11–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin TallonKO1 (4), 0:30Oct 6, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
11Win10–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg James PhippsTKO1 (8), 1:25Jun 29, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
10Win9–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jay SweetmanTKO1 (6)May 4, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
9Win8–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg John TurlingtonTKO1 (6), 2:25Mar 23, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
8Win7–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone SmithUD6Feb 23, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
7Win6–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry WhiteTKO3 (4), 2:46Oct 28, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
6Win5–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike MillerTKO2 (4), 2:54Sep 23, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
5Draw4–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rodney RayUD6May 24, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike JonesKO2 (4), 1:08May 10, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Robert IrizarryTKO1 (4), 1:02Feb 18, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tim GulleyKO1 (4)Dec 10, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rubin BraceroKO2 (4)Nov 23, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing Archives". Mohegan Sun Newsroom. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  2. ↑ "77.US National Golden Gloves Kansas City May 3-8, 2004".
  3. ↑ Science, The Sweet (2012-10-03). "Tony Grano Is 2012 Connecticut Pro Boxer of the Year". The Sweet Science. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  4. ↑ "US National Golden Gloves - Little Rock - May 16-21 2005".
  5. ↑ "Tony Grano Bombs Travis Kauffman in Heavyweight Action". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  6. ↑ Seekins, Briggs. "Heavyweight Action in Upstate New York: Tony Grano KOs Brian Minto in 3". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  7. ↑ Maxse, Joe (2010-08-21). "Akron's Nicolai 'Nick' Firtha wins Ohio heavyweight boxing title". cleveland. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  8. ↑ "Tony 'TNT' Grano knocks out Williamson to capture the NABF Heavyweight Title at the Hard Rock in Hollywood Florida". Boxing News - Boxing, UFC and MMA News, Fight Results, Schedule, Rankings, Videos and More. 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  9. ↑ "Eric Molina dethrones Tony Grano, wrests WBC-NABF Heavyweight Title". philboxing.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
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