Career

He had a career record of 19-15-1, with 5 wins coming by way of knockout. Although Grant made a name for himself by fighting contenders Jeff Lacy and Antwun Echols, he is best known for the aftermath of his nationally-televised bout on November 23, 2001 at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York with James Butler. After winning a unanimous decision over the heavily favored Butler, Grant met Butler in the middle of the ring for an expected exchange of congratulations.

Suddenly, Butler hit the unsuspecting Grant with a right hook to the jaw, temporarily knocking it out of its socket.

Grant received 26 stitches. He also had some loose teeth and experienced severe headaches.

Butler was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and later served time in prison for his actions. After a nine-month layoff to recover, Grant returned in October 2002 and lost by technical knockout to power-punching Echols.