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.
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.
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 challenged for the WBA and IBF light-heavyweight world titles.
Kinchen now resides in Phoenix, AZ. Also a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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