James Kinchen boxer

James Kinchen boxer
bouts
60
won
49
lost
9
draw
2
Status
inactive
Division
middleweight
Debut
1980-08-08
Height
5′ 9½″/176cm
Reach
-
Age
-
Born
1958-03-01
Death
-
Nationality
USA

James Kinchen (born March 1, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1992. 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.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 San Diego, California. Also a convert to the Church of God in Christ, longtime member now Pastor of Helping Hand COGIC.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
1992-04-23 Ernesto Magdaleno WWWWWW Marriott Hotel, Irvine LOST
Technical knockout
1991-08-29 Guillermo Chavez LLLLWL Rodeo Arena, Lakeside WIN
KO
1991-04-20 Charles Williams WWWWWW Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City LOST
Technical knockout
1990-06-07 Tim Williams LLWLLL Blaisdell Center Arena, Honolulu WIN
Unanimous decision
1990-03-01 Jorge Amparo WLLLWL The Hangar at Jimsair Aviation Service, Palm Springs WIN
Unanimous decision
1989-10-24 Virgil Hill WWWWWW Civic Center, Bismarck LOST
Technical knockout
1989-06-08 Stacy McSwain WDLWDW Trump Castle, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1989-03-31 Christophe Tiozzo WWWWWW Issy-les-Moulineaux LOST
Unanimous decision
1988-11-04 Thomas Hearns WWWWWL Las Vegas Hilton, Hilton Center, Las Vegas LOST
Majority decision
1988-10-13 Marvin Mack WLLLWW Caesars Tahoe, Cascade Showroom, Stateline WIN
Unanimous decision
1988-05-19 Juan Hernandez LLWWWL El Cortez Hotel, San Diego WIN
Unanimous decision
1988-05-02 James Williams LLLLLL Tijuana WIN
KO
1988-03-17 Ricky Locke LLLLLL San Diego WIN
KO
1988-02-26 Antonio Adame LLWWLL Tijuana WIN
KO
1988-01-27 Tim Williams LWDLWW Golden Hall, San Diego WIN
Unanimous decision
1987-11-19 Milford Kemp WLWWWW El Cortez Hotel, San Diego WIN
Unanimous decision
1987-08-25 Larry Musgrove DLWWWW Country Club, Reseda LOST
1987-06-18 Randy Smith LLLWWW El Cortez Hotel, San Diego WIN
Unanimous decision
1987-04-06 Juan Domingo Roldan WWWWWW Caesars Palace, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas LOST
Technical knockout
1986-10-17 Iran Barkley WWWWWW Cobo Arena, Detroit LOST
Split-decision
1986-07-11 Frank Minton WLLLWW Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1985-07-30 Frank Minton WWWWWL Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1985-04-14 Buster Drayton WWWWWW York Hall, Bethnal Green WIN
Points
1985-02-16 James Shuler WWWWWW Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City LOST
Split-decision
1984-11-24 Alex Ramos WLWWWD Caesars Tahoe, Cascade Showroom, Stateline WIN
KO
1984-09-26 Jorge Amparo LWWLWL Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City DRAW
Points
1984-04-25 Erwin Williams WWWWLW Civic Auditorium, San Jose WIN
Technical knockout
1984-02-26 Al Rankin LWLLWL Civic Center, Beaumont WIN
Corner retirement
1983-11-19 Murray Sutherland LDWWLW Civic Arena, Saint Joseph WIN
Unanimous decision
1983-08-13 Juan Diaz L Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1983-07-16 Jose Mireles DLLLWW State Fair Coliseum, Dallas WIN
KO
1983-05-28 Felton Marshall WWLLLL Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1983-05-19 Fred Reed LWLLLL North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego WIN
KO
1983-04-07 Ernesto Caballero LLWLLW North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego WIN
Technical knockout
1983-01-20 Mike Clark LWLLWW North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego WIN
Points
1982-10-31 Ralph Moncrief WLWWLW Great Gorge Resort, McAfee WIN
Unanimous decision
1982-09-30 Tommy Howard WLWLL North Park Palisade Gardens, San Diego WIN
KO
1982-09-05 Odell Hadley WWWWWW Civic Arena, Saint Joseph WIN
Unanimous decision
1982-08-27 Joe Gonsalves LLLLLL Civic Auditorium, San Jose WIN
Technical knockout
1982-05-23 Alejo Rodriquez LDLLLL Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1982-03-27 Leroy Green Jr. WWLLLL Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1982-02-17 Rudy Robles LWLLLL Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
Unanimous decision
1982-01-13 Marvin Sanders DDLLLL Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1981-11-28 Jesse Avila WLLLLL Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1981-11-04 Ronnie Brown LLLLWL Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1981-09-30 Everett Conklin WWDD Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1981-08-21 Everett Conklin WW Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas DRAW
Points
1981-07-29 Adolfo Rivas LDLLLL Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1981-07-08 Darryl Womack debut Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1981-06-17 Ruben Rascon LLLLLL Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1981-06-12 James Williams WLLLWW Sports Arena, San Diego WIN
KO
1981-06-03 Eddie Casper LWL Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1981-05-01 Mike Hutchinson WWLLLL Sea World Pavilion, San Diego WIN
KO
1981-04-15 Larry Meyers LLLWLL Las Vegas WIN
KO
1981-03-25 Jimmy Owens LLLLLL Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
Points
1981-02-18 Danny Kirk WLWL Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
KO
1981-01-28 Fred Garcia debut Sea World Pavilion, San Diego WIN
KO
1981-01-21 Henry Drummond L Silver Slipper, Las Vegas WIN
Points
1980-09-23 Larry Rayford LLLLWL Superdome, New Orleans WIN
Technical knockout
1980-08-08 O'Daniel Marks debut Dallas Convention Center, Dallas WIN
KO