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.

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	Elieser Castillo	KO	1	17 Jan 2004	Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Loss	27-11-3	Ernest Mateen	TKO	8	15 Nov 2003	Boynton Beach, Florida, United States	IBU World Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:10 of the eighth round.
Loss	10-0	Johny Jensen	MD	6	13 Jun 2003	Aalborg, Denmark	57–58, 57–58, 57-57.
Loss	17-0	Rydell Booker	UD	10	10 Jan 2003	Warren, Michigan, United States
Loss	26-9-3	Ernest Mateen	TD	9	9 Nov 2002	West Palm Beach, Florida, United States	USBO Cruiserweight Title. 89-82, 89-82, 89-81. Fight was stopped due to a cut.
Loss	63-2	Brian Nielsen	UD	8	19 Apr 2002	Copenhagen, Denmark	74–79, 72–80, 73–80.
Win	7–10	Nate Robinson	KO	3	12 Apr 2002	Kingston, Jamaica
Win	20-8	Freddie Guzman	TKO	3	16 Jun 2001	Anchorage, Alaska, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the third round.
Loss	27-5	Carl Thompson	TKO	5	3 Feb 2001	Manchester, United Kingdom	IBO World Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:20 of the fifth round.
Win	59-4-1	Thomas Hearns	RTD	2	8 Apr 2000	Detroit, Michigan, United States	IBO World Cruiserweight Title. Hearns could not answer the bell for the third round.
Win	8-2	Anthony Spain	TKO	2	1 Feb 2000	Punta Gorda, Florida, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 1:57 of the second round.
Loss	30-6	Saul Montana	TKO	12	21 Feb 1998	Miami, Florida, United States	NABA Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:46 of the 12th round.
Loss	16-1	Imamu Mayfield	UD	12	8 Nov 1997	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	IBF World Cruiserweight Title. 112–115, 110–117, 111–116.
Win	26-3-2	Adolpho Washington	MD	12	21 Jun 1997	Tampa, Florida, United States	IBF World Cruiserweight Title. 116-112, 114-114, 116-112.
Win	27-5	Saul Montana	KO	3	7 Dec 1996	Indio, California, United States
Loss	17-0	Chris Byrd	UD	10	6 Aug 1996	Flint, Michigan, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the third round.
Win	19-6-2	Reinaldo Gimenez	TKO	1	6 Apr 1996	Miami, Florida, United States	WBC FECARBOX Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:39 of the first round.
Loss	26-1	Al Cole	UD	12	24 Jun 1995	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	IBF World Cruiserweight Title. 110–118, 111–117, 111–117.
Win	0–3	Perfecto Gonzalez	TKO	1	21 Aug 1993	Miami, Florida, United States
Loss	21-1	Al Cole	UD	12	28 Feb 1993	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	IBF World Cruiserweight Title. 112–116, 113–115, 111–117.
Win	6–11	Carlton West	TKO	4	21 Mar 1992	Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Win	1-1	Francisco Martinez	TKO	2	22 Nov 1991	Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Win	8-6	John Burney	KO	4	6 Sep 1991	Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Loss	26-2	Frank Tate	UD	12	10 Feb 1991	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	IBF Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title. 110–118, 109–119, 112–117.
Win	24-12	Efren Olivo	KO	2	16 Nov 1990	Miami, Florida, United States	Olivo knocked out at 0:37 of the second round.
Win	31-6-1	Sakkie Horn	TKO	8	30 Jul 1990	Miami, Florida, United States	IBF Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:13 of the eighth round.
Loss	34-5	Bobby Czyz	UD	10	23 Mar 1990	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	93–97, 94–95, 94–96.
Loss	11-8-3	David Vedder	PTS	12	18 Jan 1990	San Jose, California, United States	USBA Light Heavyweight Title. 111–114, 109–117, 116-111.
Win	6-6	Manuel Murillo	TKO	4	15 Sep 1989	Miami, Florida, United States	IBF Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.
Loss	21-6	Mike Sedillo	UD	12	18 May 1989	Oakland, California, United States	USBA Light Heavyweight Title. 111–116, 112–115, 113–114.
Loss	17-0	Joe Lasisi	UD	10	24 Sep 1988	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	91–97, 92–98, 93–97.
Win	8–9	Louis Coleman	KO	1	27 Nov 1987	New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Win	16-3	Eric Holley	TKO	5	23 Oct 1987	Miami Beach, Florida, United States	Florida Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:39 of the fifth round.
Win	1–2	Abdullah Muhammad	KO	1	8 Aug 1987	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States	Muhammad knocked out at 2:40 of the first round.
Loss	22-2	Ramzi Hassan	UD	12	9 Apr 1987	Inglewood, California, United States	California Light Heavyweight Title. 108–117, 111–118, 106–120.
Win	15-2-1	Robert Folley	TKO	4	22 Jan 1987	Inglewood, California, United States
Win	2-2	Manuel Murillo	TKO	6	19 Dec 1986	Miami Beach, Florida, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 0:32 of the sixth round.
Win	15-10-2	Arthel Lawhorne	TKO	10	18 Nov 1986	Inglewood, California, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 1:37 of the tenth round.
Win	1-0	Abdullah Muhammad	TKO	1	18 Oct 1986	Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
Win	19-16	Grover Robinson	KO	7	29 Aug 1986	Inglewood, California, United States
Loss	18-1	Leslie Stewart	PTS	8	6 May 1986	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win	34-7-2	Matthew Saad Muhammad	UD	10	21 Feb 1986	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win	6-4	Reggie Neal	TKO	1	31 Jan 1986	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 2:08 of the first round.
Win	7-6	Charlie Dean Moore	TKO	6	26 Dec 1985	Miami Beach, Florida, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 1:30 of the sixth round.
Win	1–5	Gary Clarke	KO	4	26 Nov 1985	Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Win	0–1	James Sisco	KO	2	25 Oct 1985	North Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Loss	7-0-1	Ricky Womack	PTS	6	17 Oct 1985	Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Win	--	Frederick Jenkins	TKO	2	23 Jul 1985	Miami Beach, Florida, United States
loss	2-14-1	Keith Allen	TKO	5	10 May 1985	Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 1:28 of the fifth round.
Loss	--	Henry Tillman	TKO	2	7 Dec 1984	Houston, Texas, United States
Win	8-0	Rogelio Bolanos	KO	2	22 Jun 1984	West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

External links

• Professional boxing record for Uriah Grant from BoxRec