Jamal James
Born (1988-07-27) July 27, 1988
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesShango
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
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.

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 fights 28 wins 2 losses
By knockout 12 1
By decision 16 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
30 Win 28–2 Alberto Palmetta UD 10 Feb 25, 2023 United States Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
29 Loss 27–2 Radzhab Butaev TKO 9 (12), 2:12 Oct 30, 2021 Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US Lost WBA (Regular) welterweight title
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.
26 Win 25–1 Janer Gonzalez RTD 6 (10), 3:00 Feb 23, 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
25 Win 24–1 Mahonry Montes KO 2 (10), 2:58 Aug 24, 2018 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
24 Win 23–1 Abel Ramos MD 10 Apr 13, 2018 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
23 Win 22–1 Diego Chaves KO 3 (10), 2:12 Dec 15, 2017 Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster, California, U.S.
22 Win 21–1 Jo Jo Dan UD 10 Jul 15, 2017 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
21 Loss 20–1 Yordenis Ugás UD 10 Aug 12, 2016 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Wale Omotoso SD 10 Jul 16, 2016 Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Javier Molina UD 10 Jan 19, 2016 Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Juan Carlos Abreu UD 10 Sep 18, 2015 Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Michael Balasi UD 8 Jun 27, 2015 Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Daniel Sostre KO 2 (8), 0:57 Apr 18, 2015 Valley Forge Casino and Resort, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Cameron Krael KO 8 (8) Nov 1, 2014 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Wayne Martell TKO 1 (10) Aug 22, 2014 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Angel Hernandez UD 8 Mar 28, 2014 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Colby Courter TKO 4 (6) Jan 24, 2014 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
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.
9 Win 9–0 Patrick Boozer UD 6 Jan 5, 2013 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
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.
6 Win 6–0 Hector Orozco UD 6 Jun 23, 2012 Black Bear Casino, Carlton, Minnesota, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Hector Orozco UD 6 May 20, 2011 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Justin Danforth TKO 2 (4) Feb 26, 2011 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Ryan Gronvold TKO 1 (4) Dec 18, 2010 Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Wes Ronchi KO 1 (4) Nov 5, 2010 Scheels Arena, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Justin Danforth TKO 3 (4) May 22, 2010 Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen, Minnesota, U.S.

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.


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