Otis Grant pugile

Otis Grant pugile
combattimenti
42
vinto
38
perduto
3
pareggiare
1
Stato
inactive
Divisione
middleweight
Debutto
1988-11-29
Altezza
5′ 9½″/177cm
Arrivare a
71″/180cm
Età
-
Nato
1967-12-23
Morte
-
Nazionalità
Jamaica

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Otis Grant (born December 23, 1967) is a Canadian retired boxer. As an amateur he won a silver medal for Canada at the 1987 Pan American Games, losing to Cuba's Angel Espinosa in the final. He is a two-time North American Boxing Federation (NABF) middleweight title holder, as well as recognized for being the first black Quebecer to win a WBO championship.Born in Saint Ann, Jamaica, Otis and his family moved to Montreal in 1977, when he was 9 years old. A multi sport athlete, he began boxing at age 11 alongside his older brother Howard, and earned the nickname “Magic” from family members who related his basketball ability to hall of famer Magic Johnson. At 17 years old, Grant had won the Canadian Senior Amateur Boxing Championships (CSABC) in his weight division of 71 kilos (156.5 pounds). This would propel him to compete at the World Youth Championship for the Canadian national team, despite his junior status. Later on, Otis competed at the 1987 Pan American Games, earning a silver medal by being defeated in the finals against Cuba's Angel Espinosa, before turning pro.Known as "Magic", Grant turned pro in 1988 and captured the vacant WBO middleweight title in 1997 with a decision over Ryan Rhodes in England. He vacated the belt following a defense against Ernesto Rafael Sena in 1998.After a successful career thus far as the middleweight title holder, Grant vacated his belt to challenge prevailing champ Roy Jones Jr in 1998 for the WBC and WBA light heavyweight titles, moving up two weight classes to make his debut in the light heavyweight division. The fighters decided on a catch-weight match, with Grant and Jones Jr. coming into the ring at 172 lbs (78 kg)and 171 lbs (77.56 kg), respectively. Grant had been a large underdog coming into the fight. Jones Jr had the upper hand throughout the match up, earning knock downs in the 6th and 10th rounds. After his second knock down in the 10th round, Grant's trainer Russ Anber threw in the towel, giving Jones Jr. the TKO victory.Following Grant's near-fatal car crash in 1999, doctors stated that although his superb condition saved his life, he would be unable to continue boxing. Nevertheless, Grant was determined to make a return to the ring in search of another title shot as a super middleweight. After a 4-year hiatus, he had his first fight back against Dingaan Thobela(40-10-2), defeating him convincingly in 8 rounds. Grant continued his winning streak for another straight 6 fights, until he faced off against Librado Andrade (23-0) in 2006 for the WBC Super Middleweight number 1 contender position. After being beat throughout the fight, Grant's team elected to sit out at the 8th round, giving Andrade the victory and the title shot. Grant chose this opportunity to retire, stating that it was now his time to “bow out, and bow out gracefully”.Grant took up post-secondary studies at Vanier College, eventually becoming one of their most well-known alumni. Following his cegep graduation, he enrolled in Concordia University and earned a BA in recreation and leisure studies, becoming a member of their class of ‘93.

Data Avversario Ultimi risultati degli avversari Luogo Risultato
2006-04-08 Librado Andrade WWWWWW Montreal Casino, Montreal LOST
Corner retirement
2005-10-29 Donnell Wiggins LWLWWW Lac Leamy Casino, Gatineau WIN
Unanimous decision
2005-06-18 Charles Adamu WWLLWW Bell Centre, Montreal WIN
Unanimous decision
2005-03-12 Nader Hamdan WWWLWW Montreal Casino, Montreal WIN
Unanimous decision
2004-12-11 Henry Porras WLWLDW Montreal Casino, Montreal WIN
Unanimous decision
2004-09-11 Mark Woolnough WWWWWL Montreal Casino, Montreal WIN
Unanimous decision
2004-04-24 Prince Badi Ajamu WLWWWW Pepsi Coliseum, Quebec City WIN
Majority decision
2003-11-22 Dingaan Thobela LWWLLL Bell Centre, Montreal WIN
Unanimous decision
1998-11-14 Roy Jones Jr WWLWWW Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket LOST
Technical knockout
1998-05-12 Ernesto Rafael Sena WWWDWW Corel Centre, Kanata WIN
1997-12-13 Ryan Rhodes WWWWWW Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield WIN
Unanimous decision
1997-07-27 Danny Garcia WLWLWL Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge WIN
Technical knockout
1997-03-04 Lonnie Bradley WWWWWW The Aladdin, Las Vegas DRAW
Points
1996-06-18 Rodney Toney LWWDWD Convention Center, Edison WIN
Majority decision
1996-01-15 James Green LWLWLD Landmark Inn, Woodbridge WIN
Technical knockout
1995-10-10 Derrick James WWLWWW Blue Cross Arena, Rochester WIN
1995-02-24 Undra White WWWWWW Palais des Sports, Jonquiere WIN
Unanimous decision
1994-12-15 William Bo James WWWWLW Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket WIN
Split-decision
1994-11-15 Jerry Williams WWWWWL Forum, Montreal WIN
Unanimous decision
1994-03-15 Quincy Taylor WWWWWW The Roxy, Boston LOST
KO
1993-10-05 Willie Monroe WWWWDW Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas WIN
Unanimous decision
1993-08-03 Brett Lally WLLWWL Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1993-06-18 Tyrone Moore WLLLLL Hotel Le Roussillon, Jonquiere WIN
KO
1992-12-08 Ron Collins WWLWLL Forum, Montreal WIN
Unanimous decision
1992-09-28 Gilbert Baptist WLLWWW Verdun WIN
Unanimous decision
1992-03-17 Todd Nadon WWLWWW Forum, Montreal WIN
Technical knockout
1991-12-10 Darryl Anthony LWWLWL Paul Sauve Arena, Montreal WIN
Unanimous decision
1991-09-27 Dan Sherry WWWWLW Memorial Arena, Niagara Falls WIN
Corner retirement
1991-05-31 Eddie Tyler LLLLLL St. Joseph Arena, Shediac WIN
Technical knockout
1991-03-18 Jaime Ollenberger LLWWLW Halifax Forum, Halifax WIN
Technical knockout
1990-10-25 Darrell Flint WWLWWL Forum, Montreal WIN
KO
1990-10-02 Knox Brown WLLWLL The Palace, Laval WIN
Technical knockout
1990-08-01 Danny Mitchell LLDWLL Copps Coliseum, Hamilton WIN
Unanimous decision
1990-04-11 Dwayne North debut Albany WIN
KO
1989-10-03 Art McCloud WWLWWL Blue Horizon, Philadelphia WIN
Technical knockout
1989-06-27 John Wilkinson LLL Paul Sauve Arena, Montreal WIN
Technical knockout
1989-06-16 Fred Johnson LDLLWL Sheraton Hotel, Hartford WIN
KO
1989-05-23 Don Carroll LD Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Points
1989-05-05 Stokely Crichlow WL Civic Center, Hartford WIN
Technical knockout
1989-04-28 Alan Cormier LWWL Roseland Ballroom, Taunton WIN
Technical knockout
1989-03-20 Bernard Rompre debut Paul Sauve Arena, Montreal WIN
Technical knockout
1988-11-29 John Gross WLWW Forum, Montreal WIN
Unanimous decision

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