Uriah Grant
Uriah Grant (born January 20, 1961, in St. Andrew, Jamaica) was a professional boxer who held the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
Pro 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.
Preceded by Adolpho Washington |
IBF Cruiserweight Champion 21 Jun 1997 – November 8, 1997 |
Succeeded by Imamu Mayfield |
Preceded by Thomas Hearns |
IBO Cruiserweight Champion April 8, 2000 - February 3, 2001 |
Succeeded by Carl Thompson |
Professional boxing record
30 Wins (28 knockouts, 2 decisions), 21 Losses (5 knockouts, 16 decisions) | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
Loss | 25-3-2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 17 Jan 2004 | ![]() |
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Loss | 27-11-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 | 15 Nov 2003 | ![]() |
IBU World Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:10 of the eighth round. |
Loss | 10-0 | ![]() |
MD | 6 | 13 Jun 2003 | ![]() |
57–58, 57–58, 57-57. |
Loss | 17-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 10 Jan 2003 | ![]() |
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Loss | 26-9-3 | ![]() |
TD | 9 | 9 Nov 2002 | ![]() |
USBO Cruiserweight Title. 89-82, 89-82, 89-81. Fight was stopped due to a cut. |
Loss | 63-2 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 19 Apr 2002 | ![]() |
74–79, 72–80, 73–80. |
Win | 7–10 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 12 Apr 2002 | ![]() |
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Win | 20-8 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 16 Jun 2001 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the third round. |
Loss | 27-5 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | 3 Feb 2001 | ![]() |
IBO World Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:20 of the fifth round. |
Win | 59-4-1 | ![]() |
RTD | 2 | 8 Apr 2000 | ![]() |
IBO World Cruiserweight Title. Hearns could not answer the bell for the third round. |
Win | 8-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 1 Feb 2000 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:57 of the second round. |
Loss | 30-6 | ![]() |
TKO | 12 | 21 Feb 1998 | ![]() |
NABA Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:46 of the 12th round. |
Loss | 16-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 8 Nov 1997 | ![]() |
IBF World Cruiserweight Title. 112–115, 110–117, 111–116. |
Win | 26-3-2 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | 21 Jun 1997 | ![]() |
IBF World Cruiserweight Title. 116-112, 114-114, 116-112. |
Win | 27-5 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 7 Dec 1996 | ![]() |
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Loss | 17-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 6 Aug 1996 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the third round. |
Win | 19-6-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 6 Apr 1996 | ![]() |
WBC FECARBOX Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:39 of the first round. |
Loss | 26-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 24 Jun 1995 | ![]() |
IBF World Cruiserweight Title. 110–118, 111–117, 111–117. |
Win | 0–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 21 Aug 1993 | ![]() |
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Loss | 21-1 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 28 Feb 1993 | ![]() |
IBF World Cruiserweight Title. 112–116, 113–115, 111–117. |
Win | 6–11 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 | 21 Mar 1992 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 22 Nov 1991 | ![]() |
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Win | 8-6 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 6 Sep 1991 | ![]() |
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Loss | 26-2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 10 Feb 1991 | ![]() |
IBF Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title. 110–118, 109–119, 112–117. |
Win | 24-12 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 16 Nov 1990 | ![]() |
Olivo knocked out at 0:37 of the second round. |
Win | 31-6-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 | 30 Jul 1990 | ![]() |
IBF Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:13 of the eighth round. |
Loss | 34-5 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 23 Mar 1990 | ![]() |
93–97, 94–95, 94–96. |
Loss | 11-8-3 | ![]() |
PTS | 12 | 18 Jan 1990 | ![]() |
USBA Light Heavyweight Title. 111–114, 109–117, 116-111. |
Win | 6-6 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 | 15 Sep 1989 | ![]() |
IBF Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title. |
Loss | 21-6 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 18 May 1989 | ![]() |
USBA Light Heavyweight Title. 111–116, 112–115, 113–114. |
Loss | 17-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 24 Sep 1988 | ![]() |
91–97, 92–98, 93–97. |
Win | 8–9 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 27 Nov 1987 | ![]() |
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Win | 16-3 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | 23 Oct 1987 | ![]() |
Florida Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:39 of the fifth round. |
Win | 1–2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 8 Aug 1987 | ![]() |
Muhammad knocked out at 2:40 of the first round. |
Loss | 22-2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 9 Apr 1987 | ![]() |
California Light Heavyweight Title. 108–117, 111–118, 106–120. |
Win | 15-2-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 | 22 Jan 1987 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 | 19 Dec 1986 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:32 of the sixth round. |
Win | 15-10-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 | 18 Nov 1986 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:37 of the tenth round. |
Win | 1-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 18 Oct 1986 | ![]() |
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Win | 19-16 | ![]() |
KO | 7 | 29 Aug 1986 | ![]() |
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Loss | 18-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | 6 May 1986 | ![]() |
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Win | 34-7-2 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 21 Feb 1986 | ![]() |
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Win | 6-4 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | 31 Jan 1986 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:08 of the first round. |
Win | 7-6 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 | 26 Dec 1985 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:30 of the sixth round. |
Win | 1–5 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 26 Nov 1985 | ![]() |
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Win | 0–1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 25 Oct 1985 | ![]() |
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Loss | 7-0-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 17 Oct 1985 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 23 Jul 1985 | ![]() |
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loss | 2-14-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | 10 May 1985 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:28 of the fifth round. |
Loss | -- | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 7 Dec 1984 | ![]() |
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Win | 8-0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 22 Jun 1984 | ![]() |