Jamal James
Jamal James | |
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| Born | Jamal James July 27, 1988 Minneapolis, MN |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | "Shango" |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 6'2 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 1 |
Jamal James is a professional welterweight (147 lbs) boxer from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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
| 24 fights | 23 wins | 1 loss |
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| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 13 | 1 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 24–1 |  Mahonry Montes
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KO | 2 (10), 2:58 | 2018-08-24 |  Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis
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| Win | 23–1 | Abel Ramos
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MD | 10 | 2018-04-13 | Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis
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| Win | 22–1 |  Diego Gabriel Chaves
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KO | 3 (10), 2:12 | 2017-12-15 | Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster
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| Win | 21–1 |  Jo Jo Dan
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UD | 10 | 2017-07-15 | Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale
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| Loss | 20–1 |  Yordenis Ugas
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UD | 10 | 2016-08-12 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona
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| Win | 20–0 |  Wale Omotoso
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SD | 10 | 2016-07-16 | Legacy Arena, Birmingham
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| Win | 19–0 | Javier Molina
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UD | 10 | 2016-01-19 | Club Nokia, Los Angeles
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| Win | 18–0 | Juan Carlos Abreu
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UD | 10 | 2015-09-18 | Full Sail University, Winter Park
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| Win | 17–0 | Michael Balasi
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UD | 8 | 2015-06-27 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem
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| Win | 16–0 |  Daniel Sostre
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KO | 2 (8), 0:57 | 2015-04-18 | Valley Forge Casino and Resort, Valley Forge
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| Win | 15–0 | Cameron Krael
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KO | 8 (8) | 2014-11-01 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago
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| Win | 14–0 | Wayne Martell
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TKO | 1 (10) | 2014-08-22 | Grand Casino, Hinckley
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| Win | 13–0 | Angel Hernandez
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UD | 8 | 2014-03-28 | Grand Casino, Hinckley
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Hernandez down twice in rd 8 |
| Win | 12–0 | Colby Courter
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TKO | 4 (6) | 2014-01-24 | Grand Casino, Hinckley
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| Win | 11–0 | Mohammed Kayongo
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UD | 8 | 2013-09-21 | Convention Center, Minneapolis
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Won vacant USA Minnesota State Welterweight Title |
| Win | 10–0 |  Robert Osiobe
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UD | 8 | 2013-08-16 | Grand Casino, Hinckley
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| Win | 9–0 | Patrick Boozer
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UD | 6 | 2013-01-05 | Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis
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| Win | 8–0 | Corey Rodriguez
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TD | 7 (8) | 2012-10-27 | Canterbury Park, Shakopee
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Fight went to scorecards due to accidental head-butt |
| Win | 7–0 | Charon Spain
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TKO | 1 (6) | 2012-08-25 | Crown Plaza Hotel, Saint Paul
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| Win | 6–0 | Hector Orozco
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UD | 6 | 2012-06-23 | Black Bear Casino, Carlton
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| Win | 5–0 | Hector Orozco
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UD | 6 | 2011-05-20 | Grand Casino, Hinckley
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| Win | 4–0 | Justin Danforth
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TKO | 2 (4) | 2011-02-26 | Grand Casino, Hinckley
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| Win | 3–0 | Ryan Gronvold
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TKO | 1 (4) | 2010-12-18 | Target Center, Minneapolis
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| Win | 2–0 | Wes Ronchi
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KO | 1 (4) | 2010-11-05 | Scheels Arena, Fargo
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| Win | 1–0 | Justin Danforth
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TKO | 4 | 2010-05-22 | Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen
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Professional debut. |
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