# Jamal James

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. 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). 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.
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.

### 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.

### 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.
In February 2021, the WBA elevated James from "interim" to "World" titlist, which made James the holder of the WBA Regular welterweight belt.

### 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.

## 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. | |