Richard Grant (boxer)


Richard "The Alien" Grant is a Jamaican born American former professional boxer, a light-heavyweight boxer, and former EBA Light Heavyweight and Super Middleweight champion. He had a career record of 19-15-1, with 5 wins coming by way of knockout.
Although Grant made a name for himself by fighting contenders Jeff Lacy and Antwun Echols, he is best known for the aftermath of his nationally-televised bout on November 23, 2001 at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York with James Butler, a boxer he had won a four-round decision over early in his career. After winning a unanimous decision in the rematch over the heavily favored Butler, Grant met Butler in the middle of the ring for an expected exchange of congratulations. Suddenly, Butler hit the unsuspecting Grant with a right hook to the jaw, temporarily knocking it out of its socket. Grant received 26 stitches; he also had some loose teeth and experienced severe headaches; Butler was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and later served time in prison for his actions. Soon after, Butler murdered boxing enthusiast Sam Kellerman and was sentenced to 29 years and four months in prison, which he is currently serving.
After an eight-month layoff to recover, Grant returned in August 2002 and lost by technical knockout to power-punching Echols.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Loss19–15–1 Victor OganovTKO2, 2:0227 Jan, 2007 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
35Loss19–14–1 Librado AndradeKO1, 2:4915 Sep, 2006 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
3419–13–1 Lavell FingerNC 811 Aug, 2006 Ballpark Hilton Hotel, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Accidental Head Butt
33Loss19–13–1 Rubin WilliamsUD85 May, 2006 Ybor City Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
32Win19–12–1 Tyrone Dowdy2, 3:0021 Jan, 2006 Continental Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S.
31Loss18–12–1 Lajuan SimonUD1010 Dec, 2005 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
30Win18–11–1 Norman JohnsonKO2 5 Oct, 2005 Continental Arena, Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S.
29Win17–11–1 Billy ThompsonUD61 Oct, 2005 Platinum Club, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
28Loss16–11–1 Yusaf MackUD1225 Feb, 2005 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For USBA super middleweight title
27Draw16–10–1 Shannon MillerPTS612 Jun, 2004 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
26Win16–10 Jacob RodriguezMD67 May, 2004 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
25Win15–10 Dave HamiltonTKO6, 2:3223 Jan, 2004 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
24Loss14–10 Jeff LacyUD1215 Jul, 2003 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.For WBC Continental Americas, USBA,
and vacant NABA super middleweight title
23Loss14–9 Antwun EcholsTKO3, 0:593 Aug, 2002 Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.For NABF and NABA, super middleweight titles
IBF super middleweight title Eliminator
22Win14–8 James ButlerUD1029 Nov, 2001 Roseland Ballroom, New York, New York, U.S.
21Win13–8 Vitaly Kopytko6 9 Feb, 2001 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
20Win12–8 Kevin PompeyPTS6 17 Nov, 2000 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
19Win11–8 Antoine BarrettPTS615 Sep, 2000 JFK High School, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
18Loss10–8 Will TaylorUD1017 Mar, 2000 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Loss10–7 Apolinar HernandezKO2 24 Nov, 1999 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
16Win10–6 Ronald BoddieUD45 Nov, 1999 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
15Win9–6 Derrick WhitleyPTS6 30 Sep, 1999 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
14Win8–6 Jaime VelasquezTKO6 29 Jul, 1999 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
13Win7–6 Paschal CollinsUD419 May, 1999 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
12Loss6–6 Scott PembertonTKO4 25 Nov, 1998 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
11Win6–5 Derrick WhitleyPTS415 Oct, 1998 Capitol Theatre, Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston,
Rhode Island, U.S.
10Loss5–5 Benjamin McDowell49 Oct, 1998 Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, New York, U.S.
9Loss5–4 Emil BakuTKO2, 1:1410 Mar, 1998 National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
8Loss5–3 Eric HardingUD818 Dec, 1997 Dressler Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
7Win5–2 Mamadu AliPTS429 Nov, 1997 Vineland High School, Vineland, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win4–2 Frank Williams64 Oct, 1997 Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Loss3–2 Kabary SalemTKO3 13 Jul, 1997 Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
4Win3–1 Gary CarrieroPTS628 Mar, 1997 Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
3Win2–1 James ButlerPTS431 Jan, 1997 Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
2Loss1–1 Victor Ramos429 Jul, 1996 Cafe Casablanca, Hallandale, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0 Winston Sutherland2 25 May, 1996 Seville Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Professional debut