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James Kinchen

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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

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.

Amateur career

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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

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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

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

Pro Boxing Titles

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Personal life

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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

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  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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