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James Kinchen

James Kinchen (born March 1, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1992.[1] Nicknamed "The Heat", Kinchen is best known for his bout against Thomas Hearns for the inaugural WBO super middleweight title. He also challenged twice for world titles at light heavyweight.

James Kinchen
Born (1958-03-01) March 1, 1958 (age 66)
San Diego, California
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Heat
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Super-middleweight
Light-heavyweight
Height5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights60
Wins49
Wins by KO34
Losses9
Draws2

Amateur career edit

Kinchen started his career out of McKinney, Texas as a three-time Golden Gloves champion, as well as three-time Southwestern AAU champion. He ended his amateur career with a record of 127-12.

Professional career edit

Main article: Thomas Hearns vs. James Kinchen

Kinchen made his professional debut on August 8, 1980, defeating O'Daniel Marks via first-round knockout (KO) at the Dallas Convention Center. He won his first title on November 24, 1984, stopping Alex Ramos via ninth-round KO for the USBA middleweight title.[2] He later captured the vacant NABF super middleweight title on October 13, 1988 with a unanimous decision victory over Marvin Mack.[3] Less than a month later he challenged Thomas Hearns for the newly-created WBO super middleweight title, replacing an injured Fulgencio Obelmejias.[4] Kinchen knocked Hearns down in the fourth round of the fight, but ultimately lost a close majority decision.[4] Kinchen also challenged for the WBA and IBF light-heavyweight world titles.

Professional boxing record edit

49 Wins (34 KOs), 9 Losses (4 KOs), 2 Draws [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 12-0   Ernesto Magdaleno TKO 8 23/04/1992   Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
Win 1-5   Guillermo Chávez KO 4 29/08/1991   Lakeside, California, U.S.
Loss 30-4-2   Charles Williams TKO 2 20/04/1991   Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For IBF light-heavyweight title[5]
Win 16-13-1   Tim Williams PTS 10 07/06/1990   Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Win 7-10-1   Jorge Amparo PTS 10 01/03/1990   Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Loss 25-0   Virgil Hill TKO 1 24/10/1989   Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. For WBA light-heavyweight title
Win 15-17-3   Stacy McSwain TKO 5 08/06/1989   Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 22-0   Christophe Tiozzo PTS 10 31/03/1989   Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Loss 45-3   Thomas Hearns MD 12 04/11/1988   Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For inaugural WBO super-middleweight title
Lost NABF super-middleweight title
Win 17-7-1   Marvin Mack UD 12 13/10/1988   Stateline, Nevada, U.S. Won NABF super-middleweight title
Win 3-4   Juan Hernández UD 10 19/05/1988   El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 0-1   James Williams KO 4 02/05/1988   Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Win 7-18-2   Ricky Locke KO 3 17/03/1988   San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 9-15   Antonio Adame KO 2 26/02/1988   Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Win 14-3-1   Tim Williams PTS 12 27/01/1988   San Diego, California, U.S. Won California light-heavyweight title
Win 11-3-3   Milford Kemp UD 10 19/11/1987   El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
Loss 8-7-3   Larry Musgrove TD 3 25/08/1987   Reseda Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
Win 18-9   Randy Smith UD 10 18/06/1987   El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
Loss 63-3-2   Juan Roldán TKO 9 06/04/1987   Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 19-3   Iran Barkley SD 10 17/10/1986   Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Win 14-4   Frank Minton KO 7 11/07/1986   Sahara Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 12-2   Frank Minton TKO 9 30/07/1985   Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 23-8-1   Buster Drayton PTS 10 14/04/1985   York Hall, London, England
Loss 20-0   James Shuler SD 12 16/02/1985   The Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For NABF middleweight title
Win 21-2-2   Alex Ramos KO 9 24/11/1984   Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S. Won USBA middleweight title
Draw 3-3   Jorge Amparo PTS 10 26/09/1984   Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 18-3-1   Erwin Williams TKO 9 25/05/1984   San Jose, California, U.S.
Win 2-2   Al Rankin TKO 3 26/02/1984   Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Win 40-10-1   Murray Sutherland UD 10 19/11/1983   St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Win 0-1   Juan Diaz TKO 2 13/08/1983   The Dunes, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 3-10-2   José Mireles KO 1 16/07/1983   State Fair Coliseum, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Win 13-15-6   Felton Marshall TKO 9 28/05/1983   Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 7-20-1   Fred Reed KO 1 19/05/1983   North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 1-4 Ernesto Caballero TKO 8 07/04/1983   North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 15-8   Mike Clark PTS 10 20/01/1983   North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 19-6   Ralph Moncrief PTS 10 31/10/1982   Great Gorge Resort, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 28-20-4   Tommy Howard KO 10 30/09/1982   North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 10-0-1   Odell Hadley UD 10 05/09/1982   St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Win 10-20-1   Joe Gonsalves KO 5 27/08/1982   San Jose, California, U.S.
Win 13-7-1   Alejo Rodriguez KO 4 23/05/1982   Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 15-4   Leroy Green, Jr. TKO 9 27/03/1982   Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 40-20-1   Rudy Robles UD 10 17/02/1982   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 4-8-2   Marvin Sanders KO 10 13/01/1982   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 2-8   Jesse Avila TKO 6 28/11/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 14-6   Ronnie Brown KO 6 04/11/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 2-0-2   Everett Conklin KO 6 30/09/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Draw 2-0   Everett Conklin PTS 8 21/08/1981   Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 1-23-3   Adolfo Rivas KO 2 29/07/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win -- Darryl Womack KO 2 08/07/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 0-11   Ruben Rascon KO 1 17/06/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 14-10-1   James Williams KO 2 12/06/1981   San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win --   Eddie Casper KO 2 03/06/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 5-5   Mike Hutchinson KO 3 01/05/1981   Sea World Pavilion, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 2-15   Larry Meyers KO 2 15/04/1981   Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 12-14-1   Jimmy Owens PTS 6 25/03/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 2-2   Danny Kirk KO 1 18/02/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win --   Fred Garcia KO 2 28/01/1981   Sea World Pavilion, San Diego, California, U.S.
Win 0-1   Henry Drummond PTS 4 21/01/1981   Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 8-8-1   Larry Rayford TKO 2 23/09/1980   Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Win -- O'Daniel Marks KO 1 08/08/1980   Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Pro Boxing Titles edit

Personal life edit

Kinchen now resides in San Diego, California. Also a convert to the Church of God in Christ, longtime member now Pastor of Helping Hand COGIC.

References edit

  1. ^ James “The Heat” Kinchen: A Look Back at a Top Contender, Ringside Report, September 11, 2015
  2. ^ "Kinchen dethrones Ramos by stopping him in ninth". Miami Herald. November 26, 1984. p. 283. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Sneddon, Steve (October 14, 1988). "Kinchen beats Mack to Punch". Reno Gazette-Journal. p. 19. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b Peters, Ken (November 6, 1988). "Hearns survives scare in 'tuneup'". The Record. p. 283. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Kinchen Sinks for Williams in 2nd Round, LA Times, April 21, 1991

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