James Kinchen
| James Kinchen | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | James Kinchen |
| Nickname(s) | The Heat |
| Rated at |
Middleweight Super-middleweight Light-heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
March 1, 1958 San Diego, California |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 60 |
| Wins | 49 |
| Wins by KO | 34 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 2 |
James Kinchen (born March 1, 1958) is a retired American professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Heat", Kinchen is best known for his bout against Thomas Hearns for the inaugural WBO super-middleweight title.
Amateur career
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
As a pro, Kinchen held the USBA middleweight title, as well as the NABF super-middleweight title. In a challenge for the newly created WBO super-middleweight title against Thomas Hearns, Kinchen knocked Hearns down in the 4th round yet lost a close majority decision. Kinchen also unsuccessfully challenged for the WBA and IBF light-heavyweight titles.
Professional boxing record
| 49 Wins (34 KOs), 9 Losses (4 KOs), 2 Draws | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 12-0 |  Ernesto Magdaleno |
TKO | 8 | 23/04/1992 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California |
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| Win | 1-5 |  Guillermo Chavez |
KO | 4 | 29/08/1991 | Lakeside, California |
|
| Loss | 30-4-2 | "Prince" Charles Williams |
TKO | 2 | 20/04/1991 | Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
For IBF light-heavyweight title. |
| Win | 16-13-1 | Tim Williams |
PTS | 10 | 07/06/1990 | Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| Win | 7-10-1 |  Jorge Amparo |
PTS | 10 | 01/03/1990 | Palm Springs, California |
|
| Loss | 25-0 | Virgil Hill |
TKO | 1 | 24/10/1989 | Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota |
For WBA light-heavyweight title. |
| Win | 15-17-3 | Stacy McSwain |
TKO | 5 | 08/06/1989 | Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Loss | 22-0 |  Christophe Tiozzo |
PTS | 10 | 31/03/1989 | Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine |
|
| Loss | 16-13-1 | Thomas Hearns |
MD | 12 | 04/11/1988 | Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada |
For inaugural WBO super-middleweight title. Lost NABF super-middleweight title. |
| Win | 17-7-1 | Marvin Mack |
UD | 12 | 13/10/1988 | Stateline, Nevada |
Won NABF super-middleweight title. |
| Win | 3-4 | Juan "Idi Amin" Hernandez |
UD | 10 | 19/05/1988 | El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California |
|
| Win | 0-1 | James Williams |
KO | 4 | 02/05/1988 | Tijuana, Baja California |
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| Win | 7-18-2 | Ricky Locke |
KO | 3 | 17/03/1988 | San Diego, California |
|
| Win | 9-15 | Antonio Adame |
KO | 2 | 26/02/1988 | Tijuana, Baja California |
|
| Win | 14-3-1 | Tim Williams |
PTS | 12 | 27/01/1988 | San Diego, California |
Won California light-heavyweight title. |
| Win | 11-3-3 | Milford Kemp |
UD | 10 | 19/11/1987 | El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California |
|
| Loss | 8-7-3 | Larry Musgrove |
TD | 3 | 25/08/1987 | Reseda Country Club, Reseda, California |
|
| Win | 18-9 | Randy Smith |
UD | 10 | 18/06/1987 | El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California |
|
| Loss | 63-3-2 |  Juan Roldan |
TKO | 9 | 06/04/1987 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Loss | 19-3 | Iran Barkley |
SD | 10 | 17/10/1986 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan |
|
| Win | 14-4 | Frank Minton |
KO | 7 | 11/07/1986 | Sahara Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 12-2 | Frank Minton |
TKO | 9 | 30/07/1985 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 23-8-1 | Buster Drayton |
PTS | 10 | 14/04/1985 |  York Hall, Bethnal Green, London | |
| Loss | 20-0 | James Shuler |
SD | 12 | 16/02/1985 | The Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
For NABF middleweight title. |
| Win | 21-2-2 | Alex Ramos |
KO | 9 | 24/11/1984 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada |
Won USBA middleweight title. |
| Draw | 3-3 | Jorge Amparo |
PTS | 10 | 26/09/1984 | Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 18-3-1 | Erwin Williams |
TKO | 9 | 25/05/1984 | San Jose, California |
|
| Win | 2-2 | Al Rankin |
TKO | 3 | 26/02/1984 | Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas |
|
| Win | 40-10-1 | Murray Sutherland |
UD | 10 | 19/11/1983 | St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri |
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| Win | 0-1 | Juan "And Only" Diaz |
TKO | 2 | 13/08/1983 | The Dunes, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Win | 3-10-2 | Jose Mireles |
KO | 1 | 16/07/1983 | State Fair Coliseum, Dallas, Texas |
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| Win | 13-15-6 | Felton Marshall |
TKO | 9 | 28/05/1983 | Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Win | 7-20-1 | Fred Reed |
KO | 1 | 19/05/1983 | North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California |
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| Win | 1-4 | Ernesto Caballero | TKO | 8 | 07/04/1983 | North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California |
|
| Win | 15-8 | Mike "King" Clark |
PTS | 10 | 20/01/1983 | North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California |
|
| Win | 19-6 | Ralph Moncrief |
PTS | 10 | 31/10/1982 | Great Gorge Resort, McAfee, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 28-20-4 | Tommy Howard |
KO | 10 | 30/09/1982 | North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego, California |
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| Win | 10-0-1 | Odell Hadley |
UD | 10 | 05/09/1982 | St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri |
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| Win | 10-20-1 | Joe Gonsalves |
KO | 5 | 27/08/1982 | San Jose, California |
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| Win | 13-7-1 | Alejo Rodriguez |
KO | 4 | 23/05/1982 | Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 15-4 | Leroy Green, Jr. |
TKO | 9 | 27/03/1982 | Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 40-20-1 | Rudy Robles |
UD | 10 | 17/02/1982 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 4-8-2 | Marvin Sanders |
KO | 10 | 13/01/1982 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 2-8 | Jesse Avila |
TKO | 6 | 28/11/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 14-6 | Ronnie Brown |
KO | 6 | 04/11/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 2-0-2 | Everett Conklin |
KO | 6 | 30/09/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Draw | 2-0 | Everett Conklin |
PTS | 8 | 21/08/1981 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 1-23-3 | Adolfo Rivas |
KO | 2 | 29/07/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Win | -- | Darryl Womack | KO | 2 | 08/07/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Win | 0-11 | Ruben Rascon |
KO | 1 | 17/06/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Win | 14-10-1 | James Williams |
KO | 2 | 12/06/1981 | San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, California |
|
| Win | -- | Eddie Casper |
KO | 2 | 03/06/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 5-5 | Mike Hutchinson |
KO | 3 | 01/05/1981 | Sea World Pavilion, San Diego, California |
|
| Win | 2-15 | Larry Meyers |
KO | 2 | 15/04/1981 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 12-14-1 | Jimmy "Sugar Demon" Owens |
PTS | 6 | 25/03/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | 2-2 | Danny Kirk |
KO | 1 | 18/02/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
|
| Win | -- | Fred Garcia |
KO | 2 | 28/01/1981 | Sea World Pavilion, San Diego, California |
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| Win | 0-1 | Henry Drummond |
PTS | 4 | 21/01/1981 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Win | 8-8-1 | Larry Rayford |
TKO | 2 | 23/09/1980 | Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Win | -- | O'Daniel Marks | KO | 1 | 08/08/1980 | Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas |
Professional debut. |
Pro Boxing Titles
- USBA Middleweight Champion
- NABF Middleweight Champion
Personal life
Kinchen, a hometown legend, is now a pastor in San Diego, California.
References
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