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Otis Grant was born on 23 December, 1967 in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, is a Canadian boxer. Discover Otis Grant's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?

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Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 23 December, 1967
Birthday 23 December
Birthplace Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
Nationality Canada

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Otis Grant Height, Weight & Measurements

At 56 years old, Otis Grant height is 5 ft 9+1/2 in and Weight Middleweight Super middleweight Light heavyweight.

Physical Status
Height 5 ft 9+1/2 in
Weight Middleweight Super middleweight Light heavyweight
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Who Is Otis Grant's Wife?

His wife is Betty Mullins

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Wife Betty Mullins
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Otis Grant Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Otis Grant worth at the age of 56 years old? Otis Grant’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Canada. We have estimated Otis Grant's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Boxer

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1940

After a 4-year hiatus, he had his first fight back against Dingaan Thobela(40-10-2), defeating him convincingly in 8 rounds.

1967

Otis Grant (born December 23, 1967) is a Canadian retired boxer.

1977

Born in Saint Ann, Jamaica, Otis and his family moved to Montreal in 1977, when he was 9 years old.

A multi sport athlete, he began boxing at age 11 alongside his older brother Howard, and earned the nickname “Magic” from family members who related his basketball ability to hall of famer Magic Johnson.

At 17 years old, Grant had won the Canadian Senior Amateur Boxing Championships (CSABC) in his weight division of 71 kilos (156.5 pounds).

This would propel him to compete at the World Youth Championship for the Canadian national team, despite his junior status.

1987

As an amateur he won a silver medal for Canada at the 1987 Pan American Games, losing to Cuba's Angel Espinosa in the final.

He is a two-time North American Boxing Federation (NABF) middleweight title holder, as well as recognized for being the first black Quebecer to win a WBO championship.

Later on, Otis competed at the 1987 Pan American Games, earning a silver medal by being defeated in the finals against Cuba's Angel Espinosa, before turning pro.

1988

Known as "Magic", Grant turned pro in 1988 and captured the vacant WBO middleweight title in 1997 with a decision over Ryan Rhodes in England.

1998

He vacated the belt following a defense against Ernesto Rafael Sena in 1998.

After a successful career thus far as the middleweight title holder, Grant vacated his belt to challenge prevailing champ Roy Jones Jr. in 1998 for the WBC and WBA light heavyweight titles, moving up two weight classes to make his debut in the light heavyweight division.

The fighters decided on a catch-weight match, with Grant and Jones Jr. coming into the ring at 172 lbs (78 kg)and 171 lbs (77.56 kg), respectively.

Grant had been a large underdog coming into the fight.

1999

Following Grant's near-fatal car crash in 1999, doctors stated that although his superb condition saved his life, he would be unable to continue boxing.

Nevertheless, Grant was determined to make a return to the ring in search of another title shot as a super middleweight.

In June 1999, Grant was involved in a dangerous collision during a road trip back to Montreal.

Grant, who was the driver of the car, noticed an oncoming vehicle travelling north on a southbound lane and swerved towards the right to avoid contact for the passengers, but took the car's full impact on the driver's side.

Passengers included former pro boxer Hercules Kyvelos and his then 6-year-old daughter.

All were rushed to the emergency room in separate ambulances, although the passengers were virtually unscathed.

Once recognizing that his daughter was safe at the hospital, Grant slipped into a coma for seven days.

Other injuries sustained during the crash included five broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a shattered shoulder blade, all on his left hand side.

This accident came only six months after vacating his WBO (World Boxing Organization) title belt.

Once reviewed by doctors, Grant was essentially told he would never be able to return to the ring.

The Otis Grant & Friends is a non profit charity, established in 1999, initially formed to aid hunger, poverty and sicknesses within the community.

The organization has grown generously, now donating food, clothes and medicine to communities all across Canada.

In addition to this, the organization sends children to summer camps whose families can't afford it, gives aid to special needs students at the high school level, as well as providing scholarships to graduating high school students who plan on post-secondary studies.

Grant also spends time working as a teacher's assistant and counsellor for special needs students at Lindsay Place, a local high school in Montreal, helping them adjust to school life.

He is currently the coordinator at the community learning centre at Riverdale high school.

2003

Despite this, he made his official comeback in 2003, earning a unanimous decision victory over former world champion Dingaan Thobela.

After being approached by an organization to loan his name for charity, Grant became convinced to use his name to aid the needy.

Thus, the Otis Grant & Friends foundation was created.

2006

Grant continued his winning streak for another straight 6 fights, until he faced off against Librado Andrade (23-0) in 2006 for the WBC Super Middleweight number 1 contender position.

After being beat throughout the fight, Grant's team elected to sit out at the 8th round, giving Andrade the victory and the title shot.

Grant chose this opportunity to retire, stating that it was now his time to “bow out, and bow out gracefully”.

Grant took up post-secondary studies at Vanier College, eventually becoming one of their most well-known alumni.

Following his cegep graduation, he enrolled in Concordia University and earned a BA in recreation and leisure studies, becoming a member of their class of ‘93.

2007

For all of his actions and benevolence towards the community, Otis Grant had been named the 2007 Concordia Alumnus of the year.

2010

Jones Jr. had the upper hand throughout the match up, earning knock downs in the 6th and 10th rounds.

After his second knock down in the 10th round, Grant's trainer Russ Anber threw in the towel, giving Jones Jr. the TKO victory.