# Uriah Grant

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 Al 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 |
Key to abbreviations used for results :
| DQ | Disqualification | RTD | Corner retirement |
| KO | Knockout | SD | Split decision / split draw |
| MD | Majority decision / majority draw | TD | Technical decision / technical draw |
| NC | No contest | TKO | Technical knockout |
| PTS | Points decision | UD | Unanimous decision / unanimous draw |
Boxing record :
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round(s) | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 51 | Loss | 30–21 | Eliecer Castillo | KO | 1 (10) | 3:08 | 17 Jan 2004 | Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S. | |
| 50 | Loss | 30–20 | Ernest Mateen | TKO | 8 (12) | 1:10 | 15 Nov 2003 | Club Ovation, Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S. | For IBU cruiserweight title |
| 49 | Loss | 30–19 | Johny Jensen | MD | 6 | N/a | 13 Jun 2003 | Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg, North Jutland County, Denmark | |
| 48 | Loss | 30–18 | Rydell Booker | UD | 10 | N/a | 10 Jan 2003 | DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 47 | Loss | 30–17 | Ernest Mateen | TD | 9 (12) | ? | 9 Nov 2002 | South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. | For USBO cruiserweight title |
| 46 | Loss | 30–16 | Brian Nielsen | UD | 8 | N/a | 19 Apr 2002 | Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg, Capital Region, Denmark | |
| 45 | Win | 30–15 | Nate Robinson | KO | 3 (10) | ? | 12 Apr 2002 | Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica | |
| 44 | Win | 29–15 | Freddie Guzman | TKO | 3 (10) | 3:00 | 16 Jan 2001 | Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. | |
| 43 | Loss | 28–15 | Carl Thompson | TKO | 5 (12) | 2:20 | 3 Feb 2001 | Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Stretford, Greater Manchester, UK | Lost IBO cruiserweight title |
| 42 | Win | 28–14 | Thomas Hearns | RTD | 2 (12) | 3:00 | 8 Apr 2000 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | Won IBO cruiserweight title |
| 41 | Win | 27–14 | Anthony Spain | TKO | 2 (8) | 1:57 | 1 Feb 2000 | Charlotte Co Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S. | |
| 40 | Loss | 26–14 | Saúl Montana | TKO | 12 (12) | 0:46 | 21 Feb 1998 | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S. | For NABA cruiserweight title |
| 39 | Loss | 26–13 | Imamu Mayfield | UD | 12 | N/a | 8 Nov 1997 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | Lost IBF cruiserweight title |
| 38 | Win | 26–12 | Adolpho Washington | MD | 12 | N/a | 21 Jun 1997 | Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | Won IBF cruiserweight title |
| 37 | Win | 25–12 | Saúl Montana | KO | 3 (10) | ? | 7 Dec 1996 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 36 | Loss | 24–12 | Chris Byrd | UD | 10 | N/a | 6 Aug 1996 | IMA Sports Arena, Flint, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 35 | Win | 24–11 | Reinaldo Gimenez | TKO | 1 (12) | 1:39 | 6 Apr 1996 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | Won WBC FECARBOX cruiserweight title |
| 34 | Loss | 23–11 | Al Cole | UD | 12 | N/a | 24 Jun 1995 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | For IBF cruiserweight title |
| 33 | Win | 23–10 | Perfecto Gonzalez | TKO | 1 (10) | ? | 21 Aug 1993 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 32 | Loss | 22–10 | Al Cole | UD | 12 | N/a | 28 Feb 1993 | Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | For IBF cruiserweight title |
| 31 | Win | 22–9 | Carlton West | TKO | 4 (8) | ? | 21 Mar 1992 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 21–9 | Francisco Martinez | TKO | 2 (8) | ? | 22 Nov 1991 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 20–9 | John Burney | KO | 4 (8) | ? | 6 Sep 1991 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 19–9 | Frank Tate | UD | 12 | N/a | 10 Feb 1991 | Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Lost IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title |
| 27 | Win | 19–8 | Efren Olivo | KO | 2 (10) | ? | 16 Nov 1990 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 18–8 | Sakkie Horn | TKO | 8 (12) | 2:13 | 30 Jul 1990 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | Retained IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title |
| 25 | Loss | 17–8 | Bobby Czyz | UD | 10 | N/a | 23 Mar 1990 | Showboat Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 24 | Loss | 17–7 | David Vedder | SD | 12 | N/a | 18 Jan 1990 | San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S. | For vacant USBA light heavyweight title |
| 23 | Win | 17–6 | Manuel Murillo | TKO | 4 (12) | ? | 15 Sep 1989 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | Won IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title |
| 22 | Loss | 16–6 | Mike Sedillo | UD | 12 | N/a | 18 May 1989 | Hyatt Regency Convention Center, Oakland, California, U.S. | For USBA light heavyweight title |
| 21 | Loss | 16–5 | Joe Lasisi | UD | 10 | N/a | 24 Sep 1988 | Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 16–4 | Louis Coleman | KO | 1 (10) | ? | 27 Nov 1987 | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 15–4 | Eric Holley | TKO | 5 (12) | 0:39 | 23 Oct 1987 | Carillon Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | Won Florida light heavyweight title |
| 18 | Win | 14–4 | Abdullah Muhammad | KO | 1 (6) | ? | 8 Aug 1987 | Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise, Florida, U.S. | |
| 17 | Loss | 13–4 | Ramzi Hassan | UD | 12 | N/a | 9 Apr 1987 | Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | For California light heavyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 13–3 | Robert Folley | TKO | 4 (10) | ? | 22 Jan 1987 | Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 12–3 | Manuel Murillo | TKO | 6 (10) | 0:32 | 19 Dec 1986 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 11–3 | Arthel Lawhorne | TKO | 10 (10) | ? | 18 Nov 1986 | Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 10–3 | Abdullah Muhammad | TKO | 1 (10) | 2:47 | 18 Oct 1986 | St. Lucie County Civic Center, Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 9–3 | Grover Robinson | KO | 7 (10) | | 29 Aug 1986 | Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 11 | Loss | 8–3 | Leslie Stewart | UD | 8 | N/a | 6 May 1986 | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 8–2 | Matthew Saad Muhammad | UD | 10 | N/a | 21 Feb 1986 | Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 7–2 | Reggie Neal | TKO | 1 (8) | 2:47 | 31 Jan 1986 | Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 6–2 | Charlie Dean Moore | TKO | 6 (8) | ? | 26 Dec 1985 | Turnberry Country Club, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 5–2 | Gary Clarke | KO | 4 (8) | ? | 26 Dec 1985 | Newport Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 4–2 | James Sisco | KO | 2 (6) | ? | 25 Oct 1985 | Victory Park Auditorium, North Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
| 5 | Loss | 3–2 | Ricky Womack | PTS | 6 | N/a | 17 Oct 1985 | Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Frederick Jenkins | TKO | 2 (6) | ? | 23 Jul 1985 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
| 3 | loss | 2–1 | Keith Allen | TKO | 5 (6) | ? | 10 May 1985 | Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | |
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Henry Tillman | TKO | 2 (6) | 2:12 | 7 Dec 1984 | The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Rogelio Bolanos | KO | 2 (4) | ? | 22 Jun 1984 | National Guard Armory, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. | Professional debut |