American boxer
James Kinchen (born March 1, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1992.[ 1] Thomas Hearns for the inaugural WBO super middleweight title. He also challenged twice for world titles at light heavyweight.
Amateur career
Kinchen started his career out of McKinney, Texas as a three-time Golden Gloves champion, as well as three-time Southwestern AAU champion. He ended his amateur career with a record of 127-12.
Professional career
Kinchen made his professional debut on August 8, 1980, defeating O'Daniel Marks via first-round knockout (KO) at the Dallas Convention Center . He won his first title on November 24, 1984, stopping Alex Ramos via ninth-round KO for the USBA middleweight title.[ 2] NABF super middleweight title on October 13, 1988 with a unanimous decision victory over Marvin Mack.[ 3] Thomas Hearns for the newly-created WBO super middleweight title , replacing an injured Fulgencio Obelmejias .[ 4] majority decision .[ 4]
Professional boxing record
49 Wins (34 KOs), 9 Losses (4 KOs), 2 Draws [1]
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
Loss
12-0
TKO
8
23/04/1992
Marriott Hotel , Irvine, California , U.S.
Win
1-5
KO
4
29/08/1991
Lakeside, California , U.S.
Loss
30-4-2
Charles Williams
TKO
2
20/04/1991
Caesars Atlantic City , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
For IBF light-heavyweight title [ 5]
Win
16-13-1
PTS
10
07/06/1990
Honolulu, Hawaii , U.S.
Win
7-10-1
Jorge Amparo
PTS
10
01/03/1990
Palm Springs, California , U.S.
Loss
25-0
Virgil Hill
TKO
1
24/10/1989
Bismarck Civic Center , Bismarck, North Dakota , U.S.
For WBA light-heavyweight title
Win
15-17-3
TKO
5
08/06/1989
Trump Castle , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss
22-0
Christophe Tiozzo
PTS
10
31/03/1989
Issy-les-Moulineaux , Hauts-de-Seine , France
Loss
45-3
Thomas Hearns
MD
12
04/11/1988
Las Vegas Hilton , Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
For inaugural WBO super-middleweight title
Win
17-7-1
UD
12
13/10/1988
Stateline, Nevada , U.S.
Won NABF super-middleweight title
Win
3-4
UD
10
19/05/1988
Win
0-1
KO
4
02/05/1988
Win
7-18-2
KO
3
17/03/1988
Win
9-15
KO
2
26/02/1988
Tijuana, Baja California , Mexico
Win
14-3-1
PTS
12
27/01/1988
Won California light-heavyweight title
Win
11-3-3
UD
10
19/11/1987
Loss
8-7-3
TD
3
25/08/1987
Reseda Country Club , Reseda, California , U.S.
Win
18-9
UD
10
18/06/1987
El Cortez Hotel , San Diego, California, U.S.
Loss
63-3-2
Juan Roldán
TKO
9
06/04/1987
Loss
19-3
Iran Barkley
SD
10
17/10/1986
Cobo Arena , Detroit , Michigan , U.S.
Win
14-4
KO
7
11/07/1986
Sahara Hotel and Casino , Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win
12-2
TKO
9
30/07/1985
Tropicana Hotel & Casino , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win
23-8-1
Buster Drayton
PTS
10
14/04/1985
York Hall , London , England
Loss
20-0
James Shuler
SD
12
16/02/1985
The Sands , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
For NABF middleweight title
Win
21-2-2
Alex Ramos
KO
9
24/11/1984
Caesars Tahoe , Stateline, Nevada , U.S.
Won USBA middleweight title
Draw
3-3
Jorge Amparo
PTS
10
26/09/1984
Harrah's Marina , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win
18-3-1
TKO
9
25/05/1984
San Jose, California , U.S.
Win
2-2
TKO
3
26/02/1984
Beaumont Civic Center , Beaumont, Texas , U.S.
Win
40-10-1
Murray Sutherland
UD
10
19/11/1983
Win
0-1
TKO
2
13/08/1983
The Dunes , Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win
3-10-2
KO
1
16/07/1983
State Fair Coliseum , Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Win
13-15-6
TKO
9
28/05/1983
Win
7-20-1
KO
1
19/05/1983
Win
1-4
Ernesto Caballero
TKO
8
07/04/1983
Win
15-8
PTS
10
20/01/1983
Win
19-6
PTS
10
31/10/1982
McAfee, New Jersey , U.S.
Win
28-20-4
KO
10
30/09/1982
Win
10-0-1
UD
10
05/09/1982
St. Joseph Civic Arena , Saint Joseph, Missouri , U.S.
Win
10-20-1
KO
5
27/08/1982
San Jose, California , U.S.
Win
13-7-1
KO
4
23/05/1982
Showboat Hotel and Casino , Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win
15-4
TKO
9
27/03/1982
Playboy Hotel and Casino , Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.
Win
40-20-1
UD
10
17/02/1982
Win
4-8-2
KO
10
13/01/1982
Win
2-8
TKO
6
28/11/1981
Win
14-6
KO
6
04/11/1981
Win
2-0-2
KO
6
30/09/1981
Draw
2-0
PTS
8
21/08/1981
Caesars Palace , Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win
1-23-3
KO
2
29/07/1981
Win
--
Darryl Womack
KO
2
08/07/1981
Win
0-11
KO
1
17/06/1981
Win
14-10-1
KO
2
12/06/1981
San Diego Sports Arena , San Diego, California, U.S.
Win
--
KO
2
03/06/1981
Win
5-5
KO
3
01/05/1981
Win
2-15
KO
2
15/04/1981
Win
12-14-1
PTS
6
25/03/1981
Win
2-2
KO
1
18/02/1981
Win
--
KO
2
28/01/1981
Sea World Pavilion , San Diego, California , U.S.
Win
0-1
PTS
4
21/01/1981
Silver Slipper , Las Vegas, Nevada , U.S.
Win
8-8-1
TKO
2
23/09/1980
Louisiana Superdome , New Orleans, Louisiana , U.S.
Win
--
O'Daniel Marks
KO
1
08/08/1980
Dallas Convention Center , Dallas, Texas , U.S.
Pro Boxing Titles
Personal life
Kinchen now resides in San Diego, California . Also a convert to the Church of God in Christ, longtime member now Pastor of Helping Hand COGIC.
References
^ James “The Heat” Kinchen: A Look Back at a Top Contender , Ringside Report, September 11, 2015^ "Kinchen dethrones Ramos by stopping him in ninth" . Miami Herald . Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .^ Sneddon, Steve (October 14, 1988). "Kinchen beats Mack to Punch" . Reno Gazette-Journal . Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com . ^ a b Peters, Ken (November 6, 1988). "Hearns survives scare in 'tuneup' . The Record . Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com . ^ Kinchen Sinks for Williams in 2nd Round , LA Times, April 21, 1991
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