Hilmer Kenty
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James Kenty, also known as Hilmer Kenty (born July 30, 1955 in Austin, Texas) is a former professional boxer who is a former WBA lightweight (135lb) champion of the world. He was selected a member of the All-American AAU boxing team for 1973, and was named the top lightweight amateur boxer in the nation in 1973 by the National AAU Boxing Committee.
Early years
Kenty was raised in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Linden McKinley High school, where he played on the reserve football team his sophomore year.
Amateur career
Kenty started his amateur boxing career at age 12. He was coached by the greatest amateur coach in history of amateur boxing, Bill Cummings Jr. Kenty won his first Golden Glove's title at age 13. In 1972 Kenty went to the finals of the US Olympic trials in the Bantamweight division(119 pounds), losing on a decision to US Olympic Representative Ricardo Carreras. In 1973 Kenty moved up to the 132 pound lightweight division. In 1974 and 1975 Kenty became the National AAU lightweight champion. In 1975 he was considered and awarded the “Outstanding boxer” of the National AAU tournament.
Professional career
Kenty turned pro in 1977. In 1980, Kenty captured the WBA Lightweight Title with a TKO over Ernesto España, becoming Emanuel Steward's first world champion, and the first world champion from Detroit since Joe Louis decades earlier. Kenty and Thomas Hearns both won WBA belts together and became known as the Motor City Cobras. Kenty defended his belt three times including against Vilomar Fernandez,[1] before losing it to Sean O'Grady in 1981,[2] and retired in 1984. His only other loss in 31 fights came at the hands of fellow Texan, Roberto Elizondo, by a second round technical knockout when the bout was stopped after Kenty felt ill during the contest.[3]
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 31 | Win | 29–2 | Dave Odem | SD | 10 | Aug 16, 1984 | Riverview Ballroom Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 28–2 | Daniel Cardona | KO | 4 (10) | Jun 28, 1984 | Riverview Ballroom Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 27–2 | Freddie Pendleton | UD | 10 | Apr 19, 1984 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 | Sammy Young | TKO | 3 (10) | Mar 10, 1984 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | Ali Kareem Muhammad | UD | 10 | Nov 30, 1983 | Sheraton-Southfield Ballroom, Oak Park, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 24–2 | Ali Kareem Muhammad | PTS | 10 | Aug 13, 1983 | Boardman Sports Complex, Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 23–2 | James Martinez | UD | 10 | Jan 28, 1983 | Yack Arena, Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Loss | 22–2 | Roberto Elizondo | RTD | 2 (10) | Oct 24, 1982 | Great Gorge Resort, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | John Montes | UD | 10 | Aug 8, 1982 | University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Chris Fernandez | TKO | 4 (10) | Jun 11, 1982 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Loss | 20–1 | Sean O'Grady | UD | 15 | Apr 12, 1981 | Ballys Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Vilomar Fernandez | UD | 15 | Nov 8, 1980 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Ernesto España | TKO | 4 (15) | Sep 20, 1980 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Young Ho Oh | TKO | 9 (15) | Aug 2, 1980 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Ernesto España | TKO | 9 (15) | Mar 2, 1980 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Scotty Foreman | KO | 3 (6) | Nov 30, 1979 | Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Sebastian Mosqueira Gonzalez | TKO | 4 (10) | Oct 18, 1979 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Bobby Flores | KO | 1 (10) | Aug 23, 1979 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Ralph Racine | UD | 10 | Aug 2, 1979 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Arturo Leon | UD | 10 | Jun 28, 1979 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Benny Benitez | TKO | 5 (10) | May 8, 1979 | Center Stage Performing Arts Theater, Canton, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Alberto Herrera | KO | 4 (10) | Mar 3, 1979 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jose Gonzalez | RTD | 7 (10) | Jan 25, 1979 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Jose Pena | TKO | 3 (10) | Jan 11, 1979 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Eddie Murray | TKO | 3 (?) | Dec 9, 1978 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jesse Rogers | KO | 1 (6) | Oct 26, 1978 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Ron Pettigrew | PTS | 6 | Jul 27, 1978 | Kent State Stark Gym, Canton, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Mike Gray | TKO | 2 (6) | Apr 17, 1978 | Mershon Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Earl Stringer | TKO | 3 (6) | Dec 16, 1977 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ray Carrington | RTD | 3 (6) | Nov 26, 1977 | State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Steve Homan | PTS | 6 | Oct 13, 1977 | Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
See also
References
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