Uriah Grant


Uriah Grant is a retired 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

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss30-21 Eliecer CastilloKO1 17/01/2004 Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek
Loss30-20 Ernest MateenTKO8 15/11/2003 Club Ovation, Boynton BeachIBU cruiserweight Title.
Loss30-19 Johny JensenMD6 13/06/2003 Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg
Loss30-18 Rydell BookerUD10 10/01/2003 DeCarlo's Banquet Center, Warren
Loss30-17 Ernest MateenTD9 09/11/2002 South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm BeachUSBO cruiserweight Title.
Loss30-16 Brian NielsenUD8 19/04/2002 Falconer Centeret, Frederiksberg
Win30-15 Nate RobinsonKO3 12/04/2002 Pegasus Hotel, Kingston
Win29-15 Freddie GuzmanTKO3 16/01/2001 Sullivan Arena, Anchorage
Loss28-15 Carl ThompsonTKO5 03/02/2001 Bowlers Exhibition Centre, ManchesterIBO cruiserweight Title.
Win28-14 Thomas HearnsRTD2 08/04/2000 Joe Louis Arena, DetroitIBO cruiserweight Title.
Win27-14 Anthony SpainTKO2 01/02/2000 Charlotte Co Auditorium, Punta Gorda
Loss26-14 Saúl MontanaTKO12 21/02/1998 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, MiamiNABA cruiserweight Title.
Loss26-13 Imamu MayfieldUD12 08/11/1997 Thomas & Mack Center, Las VegasLost IBF cruiserweight title
Win26-12 Adolpho WashingtonMD12 21/06/1997 Sun Dome, TampaWon IBF cruiserweight title
Win25-12 Saúl MontanaKO3 07/12/1996 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio
Loss24-12 Chris ByrdUD10 06/08/1996 IMA Sports Arena, Flint
Win24-11 Reinaldo GimenezTKO1 06/04/1996 MiamiWBC FECARBOX cruiserweight Title.
Loss23-11 Al ColeUD12 24/06/1995 Convention Center, Atlantic CityFor IBF cruiserweight title
Win23-10 Perfecto GonzalezTKO1 21/08/1993 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami
Loss22-10 Al ColeUD12 28/02/1993 Trump Castle, Atlantic CityFor IBF cruiserweight title
Win22-9 Carlton WestTKO4 21/03/1992 Miami Beach
Win21-9 Francisco MartinezTKO2 22/11/1991 Miami Beach
Win20-9 John BurneyKO4 06/09/1991 Miami Beach
Loss19-9 Frank TateUD12 10/02/1991 Trump Castle, Atlantic CityIBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight Title.
Win19-8 Efren OlivoKO2 16/11/1990 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami
Win18-8 Sakkie HornTKO8 30/07/1990 Jai Alai Fronton, MiamiIBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight Title.
Loss17-8 Bobby CzyzUD10 23/03/1990 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Loss17-7 David VedderSD12 18/01/1990 San JoseUSBA light heavyweight Title.
Win17-6 Manuel MurilloTKO4 15/09/1989 Jai Alai Fronton, MiamiIBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight Title.
Loss16-6 Mike SedilloUD12 18/05/1989 Coliseum, OaklandUSBA light heavyweight Title.
Loss16-5 Joe LasisiUD10 24/09/1988 Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas
Win16-4 Louis ColemanKO1 27/11/1987 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven
Win15-4 Eric HolleyTKO5 23/10/1987 Carillon Hotel, Miami BeachFlorida light heavyweight Title.
Win14-4 Abdullah MuhammadKO1 08/08/1987 Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
Loss13-4 Ramzi HassanUD12 09/04/1987 Forum, InglewoodCalifornia light heavyweight Title.
Win13-3 Robert FolleyTKO4 22/01/1987 Forum, Inglewood
Win12-3 Manuel MurilloTKO6 19/12/1986 Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win11-3 Arthel LawhorneTKO10 18/11/1986 Forum, Inglewood
Win10-3 Abdullah MuhammadTKO1 18/10/1986 St. Lucie County Civic Center, Fort Pierce
Win9-3 Grover RobinsonKO7 29/08/1986 Forum, Inglewood
Loss8-3 Leslie StewartUD8 06/05/1986 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Win8-2 Matthew Saad MuhammadUD10 21/02/1986 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Win7-2 Reggie NealTKO1 31/01/1986 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Win6-2 Charlie Dean MooreTKO6 26/12/1985 Turnberry Country Club, Miami Beach
Win5-2 Gary ClarkeKO4 26/11/1985 Newport Beach Hotel, Miami Beach
Win4-2 James SiscoKO2 25/10/1985 Victory Park Auditorium, North Miami Beach
Loss3-2 Ricky WomackPTS6 17/10/1985 Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville
Win3-1 Frederick JenkinsTKO2 23/07/1985 Convention Center, Miami Beach
loss2-1 Keith AllenTKO5 10/05/1985 Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Loss1-1 Henry TillmanTKO2 07/12/1984 Houston
Win1-0 Rogelio BolanosKO2 22/06/1984 National Guard Armory, West Palm Beach