Jamal James
Jamal James (born July 27, 1988) is an American professional boxer who has held the WBA (Regular) welterweight title since February 2021, having been promoted from interim champion, a title held since 2020. As of August 2020, he is ranked as the world's tenth best active welterweight by BoxRec.[1]
| Jamal James | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Shango |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 27, 1988 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 1 |
Amateur career
As an amateur James represented Circle of Discipline boxing club in Minneapolis.[2] In his final year as an amateur (2009), he was runner-up in two national tournaments: the National Golden Gloves and the Police Athletic League (PAL).[2]
Professional career
James made his professional debut with a third-round technical knockout (TKO) win against Justin Danforth in May 2010.[3]
Between September 2015 and December 2017 he fought six times, against opponents with a combined record of 138–13–2, winning five times. The only loss in his career so far came against 2005 amateur world champion and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Yordenis Ugas. According to Boxrec.com, James is currently the 9th ranked welterweight in the USA and 16th in the world.[4]
Professional boxing record
| 28 fights | 27 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 15 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 28 | Win | 27–1 |  Thomas Dulorme |
UD | 12 | Aug 8, 2020 |  Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Won vacant WBA interim welterweight title |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 |  Antonio DeMarco |
UD | 10 | Jul 13, 2019 | Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 26 | Win | 25–1 |  Janer Gonzalez |
RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | Feb 23, 2019 | Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Mahonry Montes |
KO | 2 (10), 2:58 | Aug 24, 2018 | Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Abel Ramos |
MD | 10 | Apr 13, 2018 | Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 23 | Win | 22–1 |  Diego Chaves |
KO | 3 (10), 2:12 | Dec 15, 2017 | Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster, California, U.S. |
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| 22 | Win | 21–1 |  Jo Jo Dan |
UD | 10 | Jul 15, 2017 | Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S. |
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| 21 | Loss | 20–1 |  Yordenis Ugás |
UD | 10 | Aug 12, 2016 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. |
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| 20 | Win | 20–0 |  Wale Omotoso |
SD | 10 | Jul 16, 2016 | Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Javier Molina |
UD | 10 | Jan 19, 2016 | Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Juan Carlos Abreu |
UD | 10 | Sep 18, 2015 | Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S. |
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Michael Balasi |
UD | 8 | Jun 27, 2015 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Daniel Sostre |
KO | 2 (8), 0:57 | Apr 18, 2015 | Valley Forge Casino and Resort, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Cameron Krael |
KO | 8 (8) | Nov 1, 2014 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Wayne Martell |
TKO | 1 (10) | Aug 22, 2014 | Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Angel Hernandez |
UD | 8 | Mar 28, 2014 | Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Colby Courter |
TKO | 4 (6) | Jan 24, 2014 | Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Mohammed Kayongo |
UD | 8 | Sep 21, 2013 | Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Won vacant Minnesota State welterweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 |  Robert Osiobe |
UD | 8 | Aug 16, 2013 | Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Patrick Boozer |
UD | 6 | Jan 5, 2013 | Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Corey Rodriguez |
TD | 7 (8) | Oct 27, 2012 | Canterbury Park, Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S. |
Technical decision due to accidental clash of heads |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Charon Spain |
TKO | 1 (6) | Aug 25, 2012 | Crown Plaza Hotel, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Hector Orozco |
UD | 6 | Jun 23, 2012 | Black Bear Casino, Carlton, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Hector Orozco |
UD | 6 | May 20, 2011 | Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Justin Danforth |
TKO | 2 (4) | Feb 26, 2011 | Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Ryan Gronvold |
TKO | 1 (4) | Dec 18, 2010 | Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Wes Ronchi |
KO | 1 (4) | Nov 5, 2010 | Scheels Arena, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Justin Danforth |
TKO | 3 (4) | May 22, 2010 | Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen, Minnesota, U.S. |
References
- "BoxRec: Welterweight ratings". BoxRec. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=112
- "May 22 Round-by-Round: Starks, Hultin, James, etc". 22 May 2010.
- "BoxRec: Ratings".
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Les Bagi |
Minnesota State welterweight champion September 21, 2013 – January 2014 |
Vacant | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by David Avanesyan |
WBA welterweight champion Interim title August 8, 2020 – February 4, 2021 |
Vacant | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Yordenis Ugas |
WBA welterweight champion Regular title February 4, 2021 – present |
Incumbent | ||