All boxersJames Kinchen
“The Heat”
Boxing · Retired49-9-2RECORD
34WINS BY KO / TKO
15WINS BY DECISION
60PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-3-0 in 4 fights.
Profile
| Full name | James Kinchen |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Heat |
| Date of birth | 1 Mar 1958 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Middleweight, Super middleweight, Light heavyweight |
| Height | 177 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1980–1992 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 4 (1983–1989) |
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Titles and honours
- USBA middleweight champion 1984
- NABF super middleweight champion 1988
- California light heavyweight champion 1988
Background
American boxer who challenged Thomas Hearns (WBO super middleweight), Virgil Hill (WBA light heavyweight) and Charles Williams (IBF light heavyweight).
Fights against boxers on FightRec
4 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Virgil Hill | TKO | 1 | 2:52 | 24 Oct 1989 | Bismarck, North Dakota, USA |
| Loss | Thomas Hearns | Decision (majority) | 12 | 4 Nov 1988 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Iran Barkley | Decision (split) | 10 | 17 Oct 1986 | Detroit, Michigan, USA | |
| Win | Murray Sutherland | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 Nov 1983 |