Best fights of Otis Grant
Over 17 years as a professional, Otis Grant has compiled a 38-3-1 (17) record, including 19 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Otis Grant loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On November 14, 1998 Otis Grant fought Roy Jones Jr. for the WBC and WBA light heavyweight titles. Grant was 30 years old with a record of 31-1-1, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 37-1. Both Grant and Jr. were on a 3-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Grant via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
2. Otis Grant defeats Ryan Rhodes
On December 13, 1997 Otis Grant fought Ryan Rhodes for the vacant WBO middleweight title. Grant was 29 years old with a record of 29-1-1, and Rhodes was 21 with a record of 16-0. Grant was coming off a win and Rhodes was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Grant won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Otis Grant KOs Brett Lally
On August 3, 1993 Otis Grant fought Brett Lally for the vacant WBC-NABF middleweight title. Grant was 25 years old with a record of 20-0, and Lally was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grant was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Grant stopped Brett Lally via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Otis Grant KOs Todd Nadon
On March 17, 1992 Otis Grant fought Todd Nadon for the vacant Canadian middleweight title. Grant was 24 years old with a record of 16-0, and Nadon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grant was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Grant stopped Todd Nadon via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Otis Grant stops Danny Garcia
On July 27, 1997 Otis Grant fought Danny Garcia for the vacant WBC-NABF middleweight title. Grant was 29 years old with a record of 28-1-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grant stopped Danny Garcia via retirement in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Otis Grant KOs James Green
On January 15, 1996 Otis Grant fought James Green for the vacant WBC-NABF middleweight title. Grant was 28 years old with a record of 26-1, and Green was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grant was on a 4-fight winning streak. Grant stopped James Green via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Otis Grant defeats Rodney Toney
On June 18, 1996 Otis Grant defended his WBC-NABF middleweight title against Rodney Toney. Grant was 28 years old with a record of 27-1, and Toney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grant was on a 5-fight winning streak. Grant won via majority decision. Defended the title.
8. Otis Grant KOs Tyrone Moore
On June 18, 1993 Otis Grant faced Tyrone Moore in a super middleweight bout. Grant was 25 years old with a record of 19-0, and Moore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grant was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Grant stopped Tyrone Moore via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Otis Grant stops Dan Sherry
On September 27, 1991 Otis Grant fought Dan Sherry for the vacant Canadian middleweight title. Grant was 23 years old with a record of 14-0, and Sherry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grant was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Grant stopped Dan Sherry via retirement in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Otis Grant defeats Willie Monroe Jr.
On October 5, 1993 Otis Grant defended his WBC-NABF middleweight title against Willie Monroe Jr.. Grant was 25 years old with a record of 21-0, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grant was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Grant won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.