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Calvin Grove

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Calvin Grove
Born (1962-08-05) August 5, 1962 (age 62)
Other namesSilky
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins49
Wins by KO18
Losses10
Draws0
No contests0

Calvin Grove (born August 5, 1962) is an American former professional boxer who was the Featherweight champion of the world.

Professional career

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Grove turned pro in 1982 and in 1988 captured the IBF featherweight title with a TKO over Antonio Rivera. He defended the belt once before losing it to Jorge Páez later that same year. Grove was knocked down three times in the 15th round, a decisive factor in him losing the majority decision. In a rematch with Paez the following year Grove was TKO'd in the 11th. Grove later moved up in weight and in 1992 challenged WBC super featherweight title holder Azumah Nelson, but lost a decision. Grove later moved up in weight again, and in 1994 took on WBC lightweight title holder Miguel Ángel González, but lost via TKO. Grove retired in 1998 after losing via 1st-round KO to Kostya Tszyu.

Two of Grove's most notable victories occurred over Australians: He knocked out International Boxing Hall of Fame member and three division world champion Jeff Fenech in seven rounds on June 7, 1993,[1] and held two wins over former world champion Lester Ellis, one by fourth-round technical knockout.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BoxRec: Bout".
  2. ^ "BoxRec: Bout".
  3. ^ "BoxRec: Bout".
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Achievements
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Irving Mitchell
USBA featherweight champion
June 28, 1985 – January 23, 1988
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jeff Franklin
Vacant
Title last held by
Harold Knight
USBA super featherweight champion
August 20, 1989 – February 8, 1990
Succeeded by
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF featherweight champion
January 23 – August 4, 1988
Succeeded by