Jamal James


Jamal James is an American professional boxer.

Amateur career

As an amateur James represented Circle of Discipline boxing club in Minneapolis. In his final year as an amateur, he was runner-up in two national tournaments: the National Golden Gloves and the Police Athletic League.

Professional career

James made his professional debut with a third-round technical knockout win against Justin Danforth in May 2010.
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 is currently the 9th ranked welterweight in the USA and 16th in the world.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28 Thomas DulormeAug 8, 2020Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S..png" />For vacant WBA interim welterweight title
27Win26–1 Antonio DeMarcoUD10Jul 13, 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
26Win25–1 Janer GonzalezRTD6, 3:00Feb 23, 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
25Win24–1 Mahonry MontesKO2, 2:58Aug 24, 2018 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
24Win23–1 Abel RamosMD10Apr 13, 2018
23Win22–1 Diego Gabriel ChavesKO3, 2:12Dec 15, 2017Lancaster, California, U.S..png" />
22Win21–1 Jo Jo DanUD10Jul 15, 2017Uniondale, New York, U.S..png" />
21Loss20–1 Yordenis UgasUD10Aug 12, 2016Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S..png" />
20Win20–0 Wale OmotosoSD10Jul 16, 2016Birmingham, Alabama, U.S..png" />
19Win19–0 Javier MolinaUD10Jan 19, 2016Club Nokia, Los Angeles, California, U.S..png" />
18Win18–0 Juan Carlos AbreuUD10Sep 18, 2015Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida, U.S..png" />
17Win17–0 Michael BalasiUD8Jun 27, 2015Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S..png" />
16Win16–0 Daniel SostreKO2, 0:57Apr 18, 2015Valley Forge Casino and Resort, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S..png" />
15Win15–0 Cameron KraelKO8 Nov 1, 2014UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S..png" />
14Win14–0 Wayne MartellTKO1 Aug 22, 2014Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S..png" />
13Win13–0 Angel HernandezUD8Mar 28, 2014Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S..png" />
12Win12–0 Colby CourterTKO4 Jan 24, 2014
11Win11–0 Mohammed KayongoUD8Sep 21, 2013Won vacant Minnesota State welterweight title
10Win10–0 Robert OsiobeUD8Aug 16, 2013
9Win9–0 Patrick BoozerUD6Jan 5, 2013Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S..png" />
8Win8–0 Corey RodriguezTD7 Oct 27, 2012Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S..png" />Technical decision due to accidental clash of heads
7Win7–0 Charon SpainTKO1 Aug 25, 2012Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S..png" />
6Win6–0 Hector OrozcoUD6Jun 23, 2012Carlton, Minnesota, U.S..png" />
5Win5–0 Hector Orozco6May 20, 2011
4Win4–0 Justin DanforthTKO2 Feb 26, 2011
3Win3–0 Ryan GronvoldTKO1 Dec 18, 2010Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S..png" />
2Win2–0 Wes RonchiKO1 Nov 5, 2010Scheels Arena, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S..png" />
1Win1–0 Justin DanforthTKO3 May 22, 2010Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen, Minnesota, U.S..png" />