Jamal James

Jamal James (born July 27, 1988) is an American professional boxer.

Jamal James
Statistics
Nickname(s)Shango
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1988-07-27) July 27, 1988
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins26
Wins by KO12
Losses1

Amateur boxing career

As an amateur James represented Circle of Discipline boxing club in Minneapolis.[1] In his final year as an amateur fighter (2009), James was runner-up in two prestigious national tournaments: the National Golden Gloves and the PAL (Police Athletic League) tournaments.[1]

Professional boxing career

Jamal James made his professional debut with a 3rd-round TKO win against Justin Danforth in May 2010.[2] His professional record is 22-1 with 10 knockout.[3] Between September 2015 and December 2017 James 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
Professional record summary
27 fights 26 wins 1 loss
By knockout 12 0
By decision 14 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 N/A N/A Thomas Dulorme N/A – (12) Apr 11, 2020 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. For 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 Gabriel 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 Ugas 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.

Notes
  1. http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=112
  2. "May 22 Round-by-Round: Starks, Hultin, James, etc". 22 May 2010.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2010-10-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "BoxRec: Ratings".


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