Pro Career
A gritty fighter who made the most of his potential when he was determined to, Grant turned pro in 1984 as a light heavyweight and lost to Henry Tillman in his second pro fight. In 1986 he defeated Matthew Saad Muhammad but was never really able to hit a groove. He looked headed towards a journeyman status, and dropped a series of fights, including a decision to Bobby Czyz in 1990. In 1991 he lost to Frank Tate, and moved up to cruiserweight. In 1993 he landed a shot at IBF Cruiserweight Title holder Alfred Cole and lost a decision. In 1995 Grant landed a rematch with Cole and lost another decision. The next year Grant was outboxed by a young Chris Byrd over 10 rounds. Rather than give up, in 1997 Grant earned a shot at IBF Cruiserweight Title holder Adolpho Washington and won a close decision, winning his only title. The success was short lived, and Grant lost the belt in his next fight to unheralded Imamu Mayfield.
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