James Kinchen
James Kinchen | |
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Real name | James Kinchen |
Nickname(s) | The Heat |
Rated at |
Middleweight Super-middleweight Light-heavyweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
San Diego, California | March 1, 1958
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 60 |
Wins | 49 |
Wins by KO | 34 |
Losses | 9 |
Draws | 2 |
James Kinchen (born March 1, 1958) is a retired American professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Heat", Kinchen is best known for his bout against Thomas Hearns for the inaugural WBO super middleweight title.
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
As a pro, Kinchen held the USBA middleweight title, as well as the NABF super-middleweight title. In a challenge for the newly-created WBO super middleweight title against Thomas Hearns, Kinchen knocked Hearns down in the 4th round yet lost a close majority decision. Kinchen also unsuccessfully challenged for the WBA and IBF light-heavyweight titles.
Professional boxing record
49 Wins (34 KOs), 9 Losses (4 KOs), 2 Draws | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
Loss | 12-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 | 23/04/1992 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-5 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 29/08/1991 | ![]() |
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Loss | 30-4-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 20/04/1991 | ![]() |
For IBF light-heavyweight title. |
Win | 16-13-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 07/06/1990 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-10-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 01/03/1990 | ![]() |
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Loss | 25-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 24/10/1989 | ![]() |
For WBA light-heavyweight title. |
Win | 15-17-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | 08/06/1989 | ![]() |
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Loss | 22-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 31/03/1989 | ![]() |
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Loss | 16-13-1 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | 04/11/1988 | ![]() |
For inaugural WBO super-middleweight title. Lost NABF super-middleweight title. |
Win | 17-7-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 13/10/1988 | ![]() |
Won NABF super-middleweight title. |
Win | 3-4 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 19/05/1988 | ![]() |
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Win | 0-1 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 02/05/1988 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-18-2 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 17/03/1988 | ![]() |
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Win | 9-15 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 26/02/1988 | ![]() |
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Win | 14-3-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 12 | 27/01/1988 | ![]() |
Won California light-heavyweight title. |
Win | 11-3-3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 19/11/1987 | ![]() |
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Loss | 8-7-3 | ![]() |
TD | 3 | 25/08/1987 | ![]() |
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Win | 18-9 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 18/06/1987 | ![]() |
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Loss | 63-3-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 06/04/1987 | ![]() |
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Loss | 19-3 | ![]() |
SD | 10 | 17/10/1986 | ![]() |
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Win | 14-4 | ![]() |
KO | 7 | 11/07/1986 | ![]() |
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Win | 12-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 30/07/1985 | ![]() |
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Win | 23-8-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 14/04/1985 | ![]() | |
Loss | 20-0 | ![]() |
SD | 12 | 16/02/1985 | ![]() |
For NABF middleweight title. |
Win | 21-2-2 | ![]() |
KO | 9 | 24/11/1984 | ![]() |
Won USBA middleweight title. |
Draw | 3-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 26/09/1984 | ![]() |
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Win | 18-3-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 25/05/1984 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 26/02/1984 | ![]() |
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Win | 40-10-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 19/11/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 0-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 13/08/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 3-10-2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 16/07/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 13-15-6 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 28/05/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-20-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 19/05/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-4 | Ernesto Caballero | TKO | 8 | 07/04/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 15-8 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 20/01/1983 | ![]() |
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Win | 19-6 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 31/10/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 28-20-4 | ![]() |
KO | 10 | 30/09/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 10-0-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 05/09/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 10-20-1 | ![]() |
KO | 5 | 27/08/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 13-7-1 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 23/05/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 15-4 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | 27/03/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 40-20-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 17/02/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 4-8-2 | ![]() |
KO | 10 | 13/01/1982 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-8 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 | 28/11/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 14-6 | ![]() |
KO | 6 | 04/11/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-0-2 | ![]() |
KO | 6 | 30/09/1981 | ![]() |
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Draw | 2-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | 21/08/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-23-3 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 29/07/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | Darryl Womack | KO | 2 | 08/07/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 0-11 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 17/06/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 14-10-1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 12/06/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 03/06/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 5-5 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 01/05/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-15 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 15/04/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 12-14-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 25/03/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 18/02/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 28/01/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 0-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 21/01/1981 | ![]() |
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Win | 8-8-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 23/09/1980 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | O'Daniel Marks | KO | 1 | 08/08/1980 | ![]() |
Professional debut. |
Pro Boxing Titles
- USBA Middleweight Champion
- NABF Middleweight Champion
Personal life
Kinchen now resides in Phoenix, AZ. Also a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.