Jamal James

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Jamal James
Born (1988-07-27) July 27, 1988 (age 35)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Other namesShango
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins28
Wins by KO12
Losses2

Jamal James (born July 27, 1988) is an American professional boxer who held the WBA (Regular) welterweight title from 2020 to 2021.

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Amateur career

As an amateur James represented Circle of Discipline boxing club in Minneapolis. [1] 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). [1] James would have more than 150 fights as an amateur.

Professional career

James vs. Danforth

James made his professional debut with a third-round technical knockout (TKO) win against Justin Danforth in May 2010. [2]

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 was at one point the 9th ranked welterweight in the USA and 16th in the world. [3]

James vs. DeMarco

On July 13, 2019, James faced Antonio DeMarco in a final eliminator for the WBA interim welterweight title. James won the fight convincingly, with all three judges scoring the bout 98-92 in his favor. [4]

James vs. Dulorme

In his next bout, James faced Thomas Dulorme, ranked #10 by the WBA at welterweight, for the vacant WBA interim welterweight belt. James won the fight via unanimous decision, 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113 on the scorecards to win the WBA interim welterweight belt. [5]

In February 2021, the WBA elevated James from "interim" to "World" titlist, which made James the holder of the WBA Regular welterweight belt. [6]

James vs. Butaev

In his first official title defence, James faced the #4 ranked Radzhab Butaev. James lost the bout via a ninth-round TKO. [7]

Professional boxing record

30 fights28 wins2 losses
By knockout121
By decision161
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
30Win28–2 Alberto Palmetta UD10Feb 25, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
29Loss27–2 Radzhab Butaev TKO9 (12), 2:12Oct 30, 2021 Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USLost WBA (Regular) welterweight title
28Win27–1 Thomas Dulorme UD12Aug 8, 2020 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Won vacant WBA interim welterweight title
27Win26–1 Antonio DeMarco UD10Jul 13, 2019Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
26Win25–1Janer GonzalezRTD6 (10), 3:00Feb 23, 2019Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
25Win24–1Mahonry MontesKO2 (10), 2:58Aug 24, 2018Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
24Win23–1Abel RamosMD10Apr 13, 2018 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
23Win22–1 Diego Chaves KO3 (10), 2:12Dec 15, 2017Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster, California, U.S.
22Win21–1 Jo Jo Dan UD10Jul 15, 2017Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
21Loss20–1 Yordenis Ugás UD10Aug 12, 2016Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
20Win20–0 Wale Omotoso SD10Jul 16, 2016Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
19Win19–0 Javier Molina UD10Jan 19, 2016Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
18Win18–0Juan Carlos AbreuUD10Sep 18, 2015Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S.
17Win17–0Michael BalasiUD8Jun 27, 2015Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Win16–0Daniel SostreKO2 (8), 0:57Apr 18, 2015Valley Forge Casino and Resort, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15Win15–0Cameron KraelKO8 (8)Nov 1, 2014UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
14Win14–0Wayne MartellTKO1 (10)Aug 22, 2014Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
13Win13–0Angel HernandezUD8Mar 28, 2014Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
12Win12–0Colby CourterTKO4 (6)Jan 24, 2014Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
11Win11–0 Mohammed Kayongo UD8Sep 21, 2013Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Won vacant Minnesota State welterweight title
10Win10–0Robert OsiobeUD8Aug 16, 2013Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
9Win9–0Patrick BoozerUD6Jan 5, 2013Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
8Win8–0Corey RodriguezTD7 (8)Oct 27, 2012Canterbury Park, Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S.Technical decision due to accidental clash of heads
7Win7–0Charon SpainTKO1 (6)Aug 25, 2012Crown Plaza Hotel, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
6Win6–0Hector OrozcoUD6Jun 23, 2012Black Bear Casino, Carlton, Minnesota, U.S.
5Win5–0Hector OrozcoUD6May 20, 2011Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
4Win4–0Justin DanforthTKO2 (4)Feb 26, 2011Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
3Win3–0Ryan GronvoldTKO1 (4)Dec 18, 2010Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
2Win2–0Wes RonchiKO1 (4)Nov 5, 2010Scheels Arena, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
1Win1–0Justin DanforthTKO3 (4)May 22, 2010Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen, Minnesota, U.S.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Jamal James - Amateur Boxing Record". Archived from the original on 2015-05-19. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
  2. ↑ "May 22 Round-by-Round: Starks, Hultin, James, etc". 22 May 2010.
  3. ↑ "BoxRec: Ratings".
  4. ↑ "James vs DeMarco - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  5. ↑ "James vs Dulorme - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  6. ↑ Donovan, Jake (4 February 2021). "Jamal James Elevated To WBA "World" Welterweight Titlist, Ordered To Next Face Radzhab Butaev". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  7. ↑ "James vs Butaev - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
Sporting positions
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 interim champion
August 8, 2020 – February 4, 2021
Promoted		Vacant
Title next held by
Gabriel Maestre
Vacant
Title last held by
Yordenis Ugás 		WBA welterweight champion
Regular title
February 4, 2021 – October 30, 2021		Succeeded by


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