Best fights of Otis Grant
Over 17 years as a professional, Otis Grant has compiled a 38-3-1 (17) record, including 18 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his 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 and WBO middleweight titles. 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 titles.