Otis Grant

Otis Grant

Otis Grant was born on December 23rd, 1967

Birthplace: Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Nationality: Jamaican, Canadian
Occupation: Boxer, coach, manager
Weight Class: Middleweight, light heavyweight
Notable Fights: Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Hopkins
Titles Won: WBO middleweight title
Retirement: 2003
Coaching Career: Trainer, cornerman

A Jamaican-Canadian boxer, coach, and manager who held the NABF middleweight title and trained several world champions. He's known for his impressive boxing career and coaching prowess.

Timeline
1967
Born in Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Otis Grant was born on December 23, 1967, in Saint Catherine, Jamaica, and later moved to Canada with his family.
1989
Boxing Career Begins
Grant began his professional boxing career, quickly racking up an impressive record and earning a reputation as a formidable middleweight.
1997
Wins IBF Middleweight Title
Grant won the IBF middleweight title, becoming the first Canadian to hold a major world title.
2000
Retires from Boxing
Grant retired from professional boxing, citing injuries and a desire to focus on his coaching career.
2011
Inducted into Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame
Grant was inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame, a testament to his contributions to the sport.
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What is Otis Grants boxing record?
Otis Grants professional boxing record stands at 39 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw, with 18 of his wins coming by way of knockout.
What titles has Otis Grant held in boxing?
Otis Grant has held the WBO middleweight title, the Canadian middleweight title, and the WBC International middleweight title throughout his boxing career.
Who has Otis Grant trained as a boxing coach?
Otis Grant has trained several notable boxers, including Canadian Olympian Custio Clayton and former WBC Silver lightweight champion, Yves Ulysse Jr.
What is Otis Grants managerial career like?
Otis Grant has managed several boxers, including his own son, Otis Grant Jr., and has been involved in promoting boxing events in Canada.
How did Otis Grant get into boxing?
Otis Grant started boxing at the age of 12, influenced by his older brother, and went on to represent Canada at the 1988 Seoul Olympics before turning pro in 1989.

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