James Heath (boxer)

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James Heath (born February 17, 1960) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1996. He twice challenged for the WBA cruiserweight title between 1994 and 1996.

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Career

Heath turned professional in 1985, winning his debut against Jessie Brown in 3 rounds. Heath was given the opportunity to fight Orlin Norris for the WBA cruiserweight title in Mexico after 10 fights. Heath was knocked out in the second round. [1] Heath's second world title shot came 2 years later against Nate Miller. The result was a 7th-round technical knockout going Miller's way. [2] Shortly after Heath retired.

Heath also won the NABF cruiserweight title in 1995.

Professional boxing record

9 Wins (7 knockouts, 2 decisions), 4 Losses (3 knockouts, 1 decision), 2 Draws
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss9–4–2 Flag of the United States.svg Nate Miller TKO731/08/1996 Flag of Ireland.svg Dublin, IrelandFor WBA cruiserweight title
Loss9–3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Brian LaSpadaTKO1026/01/1996 Flag of Nevada.svg Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For NABF cruiserweight title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:35 of the tenth round.
Win9–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Fabian GarciaTKO722/02/1995 Flag of New York.svg Rochester, New York, U.S.
Win8–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg John McClainPTS1227/01/1995 Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg Doraville, Georgia, U.S.For vacant NABF cruiserweight title.
Loss7–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Orlin Norris KO212/11/1994 Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico City, MexicoFor WBA cruiserweight title. Heath knocked out at 2:46 of the second round.
Win7–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Willie JakeKO909/07/1994 Flag of North Carolina.svg Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.Won IBC cruiserweight title [3]
Win6–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg J.B. Williamson TKO319/02/1994 Flag of North Carolina.svg Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Win5–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Mike WatersKO108/10/1993 Flag of North Carolina.svg Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss4–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Daniels PTS1013/02/1993 Flag of Florida.svg Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win4–0–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Reinaldo GimenezTKO612/12/1992 Flag of Florida.svg Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win3–0–2Emmanuel SpencePTS623/06/1992 Flag of Florida.svg Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Win2–0–2 Flag of the United States.svg Frankie HinesKO202/05/1992 Flag of North Carolina.svg Denver, North Carolina, U.S.
Draw1–0–2 Flag of the United States.svg Danny WoffordPTS424/10/1987 Flag of North Carolina.svg Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Draw1–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Maurice MoorePTS407/10/1987 Flag of North Carolina.svg Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jessie BrownKO328/03/1985 Flag of South Carolina.svg Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.

Personal life

Heath is a native of Monroe, North Carolina. [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Norris Jr. keeps WBA title". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . November 13, 1994. p. 70. Retrieved October 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Monroe's Heath loses title fight". The Charlotte Observer . September 1, 1996. p. 123. Retrieved October 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Heath knocks out Jake, wins IBC title". The Charlotte Observer . July 10, 1994. p. 110. Retrieved October 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ Voncannon, Kristy (June 12, 1994). "The life of 'The Bossman'". The Charlotte Observer . p. 170. Retrieved October 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Heath follows his boxing dream". The Charlotte Observer . September 30, 1993. p. 23. Retrieved October 23, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
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