Will Grigsby

　Will Grigsby
Born
William Henry Grigsby

(1970-03-19) March 19, 1970 (age 54)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Other namesSteel Will
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[1]
Reach66 in (168 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins18
Wins by KO7
Losses4
Draws1
No contests1

William Henry Grigsby (born March 19, 1970) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2007 and held the IBF junior flyweight title twice between 1998 and 2006. He also won the WBO junior flyweight title in 2000, but was stripped of the title for failing a drug test.

Professional career

Grigsby turned pro in 1988 and lost his second professional fight, to flyweight legend Michael Carbajal who was making his professional debut. In 1998 he captured the vacant IBF light flyweight title by decisioning Ratanapol Sor Vorapin. He defended the belt once before losing it to Ricardo Lopez in 1999.[2] In 2000 he captured the WBO light flyweight title with a decision win over Nelson Dieppa, but was stripped of the belt after the fight for testing positive for marijuana. The fight changed to no decision. He fought sporadically before capturing the IBF light flyweight title with a decision over Victor Burgos in 2005. He lost the belt in his first defense to Ulises Solís, and lost a rematch with Solís in 2007.

Professional boxing record

24 fights 18 wins 4 losses
By knockout 7 1
By decision 11 3
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Loss 18–4–1 (1) Ulises Solís RTD 8 (12), 3:00 Jan 25, 2007 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For IBF junior flyweight title
23 Loss 18–3–1 (1) Ulises Solís UD 12 Jan 7, 2006 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost IBF junior flyweight title
22 Win 18–2–1 (1) Víctor Burgos UD 12 May 14, 2005 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won IBF junior flyweight title
21 Win 17–2–1 (1) Ruben Contreras UD 8 Jan 28, 2005 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
20 Win 16–2–1 (1) Ruben Poma TKO 1 (8), 1:42 Nov 27, 2004 Riehle Brothers Pavilion, Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
19 Win 15–2–1 (1) Kenny Berrios UD 8 Jun 28, 2002 Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
18 NC 14–2–1 (1) Nelson Dieppa UD 12 Jul 22, 2000 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S. Vacant WBO junior flyweight title at stake;
Originally a UD win for Grisby; later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test
17 Loss 14–2–1 Ricardo López UD 12 Oct 2, 1999 Hilton Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost IBF junior flyweight title
16 Win 14–1–1 Carmelo Caceres UD 12 Mar 6, 1999 UM Sports Pavilion, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Retained IBF junior flyweight title
15 Win 13–1–1 Ratanapol Sor Vorapin UD 12 Dec 18, 1998 Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. Won vacant IBF junior flyweight title
14 Draw 12–1–1 Fernando Ibarra TD 1 (8), 0:45 Nov 13, 1998 Jackpot Junction Casino, Morton, Minnesota, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Javier Cintron UD 12 Feb 13, 1998 The Pit, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Retained USBA flyweight title
12 Win 11–1 Jesus Lopez UD 8 Oct 4, 1997 Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Jose Luis De Jesus TD 4 (4) May 10, 1997 Convention Center, Coconut Grove, Florida, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Jesus Lopez PTS 12 Oct 10, 1996 Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. Won vacant USBA flyweight title
9 Win 8–1 Roberto Romero UD 6 Apr 20, 1996 Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Eduardo Manzano TKO 7 (8) Mar 2, 1996 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 Jesus Garcia TKO 4 (6) Jul 14, 1995 Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Juan Camero TKO 3 (6) Jun 10, 1995 Rosemount, Minnesota, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Orlando Malone UD 6 Mar 17, 1995 Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Miguel Montoya KO 3 (4) Mar 7, 1995 Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Dallas Hawkins KO 1 (4) Sep 30, 1994 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
2 Loss 1–1 Michael Carbajal UD 4 Feb 24, 1989 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Ed Meeks TKO 3 (4) Nov 23, 1988 Promenade Center Ballroom, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.

References

  1. ^ a b Showtime Championship Boxing tale of the tape prior to the Ricado López fight.
  2. ^ "Battered Chavez plans to keep fighting". Reading Eagle. 4 October 1999. p. D5. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jose Luis Zepeda 		USBA flyweight champion
October 10, 1996 – June 1998
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Pedro Pena
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Mauricio Pastrana 		IBF junior flyweight champion
December 18, 1998 – October 2, 1999 		Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF junior flyweight champion
May 14, 2005 – January 7, 2006 		Succeeded by