Uriah Grant

Uriah Grant
Uriah Grant
Born	Uriah Grant; January 20, 1961 (age 63); 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. 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

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

References

External links

Boxing record for Uriah Grant from BoxRec (registration required)

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