Uriah Grant

Uriah Grant (born January 20, 1961) is a Jamaican former professional boxer who held the IBF Cruiserweight Title.

[1] He looked headed towards a journeyman status, and dropped a series of fights, including a decision to Bobby Czyz in 1990.

In 1997 Grant earned a shot at IBF Cruiserweight titleholder Adolpho Washington and won a close decision, winning his only title.

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.

Grant dropped back down to cruiserweight, but failed to win another fight, including losses to Rydell Booker in 2003 and Eliecer Castillo in 2004.