Uriah Grant

Uriah Grant
Born	Uriah Grant (1961-01-20) January 20, 1961 (age 64) Saint Andrew Parish, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire
Other names	Bossman
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light heavyweight Cruiserweight
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.

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. ^[1] 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 Al 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

51 fights	30 wins	21 losses
By knockout	28	5
By decision	2	16

Key to abbreviations used for results

DQ	Disqualification	RTD	Corner retirement
KO	Knockout	SD	Split decision / split draw
MD	Majority decision / majority draw	TD	Technical decision / technical draw
NC	No contest	TKO	Technical knockout
PTS	Points decision	UD	Unanimous decision / unanimous draw

Boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round(s)	Time	Date	Location	Notes
51	Loss	30–21	Eliecer Castillo	KO	1 (10)	3:08	17 Jan 2004	Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.
50	Loss	30–20	Ernest Mateen	TKO	8 (12)	1:10	15 Nov 2003	Club Ovation, Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.	For IBU cruiserweight title
49	Loss	30–19	Johny Jensen	MD	6	N/a	13 Jun 2003	Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, North Jutland County, Denmark
48	Loss	30–18	Rydell Booker	UD	10	N/a	10 Jan 2003	DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, U.S.
47	Loss	30–17	Ernest Mateen	TD	9 (12)	?	9 Nov 2002	South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.	For USBO cruiserweight title
46	Loss	30–16	Brian Nielsen	UD	8	N/a	19 Apr 2002	Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Capital Region, Denmark
45	Win	30–15	Nate Robinson	KO	3 (10)	?	12 Apr 2002	Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica
44	Win	29–15	Freddie Guzman	TKO	3 (10)	3:00	16 Jan 2001	Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
43	Loss	28–15	Carl Thompson	TKO	5 (12)	2:20	3 Feb 2001	Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Stretford, Greater Manchester, UK	Lost IBO cruiserweight title
42	Win	28–14	Thomas Hearns	RTD	2 (12)	3:00	8 Apr 2000	Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.	Won IBO cruiserweight title
41	Win	27–14	Anthony Spain	TKO	2 (8)	1:57	1 Feb 2000	Charlotte Co Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.
40	Loss	26–14	Saúl Montana	TKO	12 (12)	0:46	21 Feb 1998	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.	For NABA cruiserweight title
39	Loss	26–13	Imamu Mayfield	UD	12	N/a	8 Nov 1997	Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.	Lost IBF cruiserweight title
38	Win	26–12	Adolpho Washington	MD	12	N/a	21 Jun 1997	Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.	Won IBF cruiserweight title
37	Win	25–12	Saúl Montana	KO	3 (10)	?	7 Dec 1996	Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
36	Loss	24–12	Chris Byrd	UD	10	N/a	6 Aug 1996	IMA Sports Arena, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
35	Win	24–11	Reinaldo Gimenez	TKO	1 (12)	1:39	6 Apr 1996	Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.	Won WBC FECARBOX cruiserweight title
34	Loss	23–11	Al Cole	UD	12	N/a	24 Jun 1995	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	For IBF cruiserweight title
33	Win	23–10	Perfecto Gonzalez	TKO	1 (10)	?	21 Aug 1993	Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
32	Loss	22–10	Al Cole	UD	12	N/a	28 Feb 1993	Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	For IBF cruiserweight title
31	Win	22–9	Carlton West	TKO	4 (8)	?	21 Mar 1992	Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
30	Win	21–9	Francisco Martinez	TKO	2 (8)	?	22 Nov 1991	Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
29	Win	20–9	John Burney	KO	4 (8)	?	6 Sep 1991	Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
28	Loss	19–9	Frank Tate	UD	12	N/a	10 Feb 1991	Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Lost IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
27	Win	19–8	Efren Olivo	KO	2 (10)	?	16 Nov 1990	Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
26	Win	18–8	Sakkie Horn	TKO	8 (12)	2:13	30 Jul 1990	Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.	Retained IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
25	Loss	17–8	Bobby Czyz	UD	10	N/a	23 Mar 1990	Showboat Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24	Loss	17–7	David Vedder	SD	12	N/a	18 Jan 1990	San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.	For vacant USBA light heavyweight title
23	Win	17–6	Manuel Murillo	TKO	4 (12)	?	15 Sep 1989	Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.	Won IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
22	Loss	16–6	Mike Sedillo	UD	12	N/a	18 May 1989	Hyatt Regency Convention Center, Oakland, California, U.S.	For USBA light heavyweight title
21	Loss	16–5	Joe Lasisi	UD	10	N/a	24 Sep 1988	Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
20	Win	16–4	Louis Coleman	KO	1 (10)	?	27 Nov 1987	Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
19	Win	15–4	Eric Holley	TKO	5 (12)	0:39	23 Oct 1987	Carillon Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.	Won Florida light heavyweight title
18	Win	14–4	Abdullah Muhammad	KO	1 (6)	?	8 Aug 1987	Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
17	Loss	13–4	Ramzi Hassan	UD	12	N/a	9 Apr 1987	Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.	For California light heavyweight title
16	Win	13–3	Robert Folley	TKO	4 (10)	?	22 Jan 1987	Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
15	Win	12–3	Manuel Murillo	TKO	6 (10)	0:32	19 Dec 1986	Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
14	Win	11–3	Arthel Lawhorne	TKO	10 (10)	?	18 Nov 1986	Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
13	Win	10–3	Abdullah Muhammad	TKO	1 (10)	2:47	18 Oct 1986	St. Lucie County Civic Center, Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
12	Win	9–3	Grover Robinson	KO	7 (10)		29 Aug 1986	Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
11	Loss	8–3	Leslie Stewart	UD	8	N/a	6 May 1986	Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10	Win	8–2	Matthew Saad Muhammad	UD	10	N/a	21 Feb 1986	Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
9	Win	7–2	Reggie Neal	TKO	1 (8)	2:47	31 Jan 1986	Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
8	Win	6–2	Charlie Dean Moore	TKO	6 (8)	?	26 Dec 1985	Turnberry Country Club, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
7	Win	5–2	Gary Clarke	KO	4 (8)	?	26 Dec 1985	Newport Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
6	Win	4–2	James Sisco	KO	2 (6)	?	25 Oct 1985	Victory Park Auditorium, North Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
5	Loss	3–2	Ricky Womack	PTS	6	N/a	17 Oct 1985	Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
4	Win	3–1	Frederick Jenkins	TKO	2 (6)	?	23 Jul 1985	Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
3	loss	2–1	Keith Allen	TKO	5 (6)	?	10 May 1985	Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
2	Loss	1–1	Henry Tillman	TKO	2 (6)	2:12	7 Dec 1984	The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Rogelio Bolanos	KO	2 (4)	?	22 Jun 1984	National Guard Armory, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.	Professional debut

See also

• List of cruiserweight boxing champions

References

1. "Saad Muhammad loses decision". Miami Herald . February 22, 1986. p. 4D. Retrieved November 1, 2024– via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Boxing record for Uriah Grant from BoxRec (registration required)

Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by Thomas Hearns	IBO cruiserweight champion April 8, 2000 - February 3, 2001	Succeeded by Carl Thompson
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by Adolpho Washington	IBF cruiserweight champion June 21, 1997 - November 8, 1997	Succeeded by Imamu Mayfield