Jamal James

Jamal James
Born	(1988-07-27) July 27, 1988 (age 36) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Other names	Shango
Statistics
Weight(s)	Welterweight
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach	70 in (178 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	30
Wins	28
Wins by KO	12
Losses	2

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	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. "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.

External links

• Boxing record for Jamal James from BoxRec (registration required)

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 Radzhab Butaev