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Uriah Grant | |
|---|---|
| Born | Uriah Grant January 20, 1961 |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Other names | Bossman |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm) |
| Reach | 75+1⁄2 in (192 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 21 |
Uriah Grant (born January 20, 1961) is a Jamaican former professional boxer who held the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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