James Kinchen
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.
| James Kinchen | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Heat |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight Super-middleweight Light-heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm) |
| 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 |
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
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.
Pro Boxing Titles
- USBA middleweight champion
- NABF middleweight champion
Personal life
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
- James “The Heat” Kinchen: A Look Back at a Top Contender, Ringside Report, September 11, 2015
- "Kinchen dethrones Ramos by stopping him in ninth". Miami Herald. November 26, 1984. p. 283. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Sneddon, Steve (October 14, 1988). "Kinchen beats Mack to Punch". Reno Gazette-Journal. p. 19. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Peters, Ken (November 6, 1988). "Hearns survives scare in 'tuneup'". The Record. p. 283. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Kinchen Sinks for Williams in 2nd Round, LA Times, April 21, 1991
External links
- Boxing record for James Kinchen from BoxRec (registration required)