James Heath (boxer)

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James Heath (born February 17, 1960) is a former professional boxer, who fought for the WBA Cruiserweight Title twice during an 11-year career.

Heath turned professional in 1985, winning his debut against Jessie Brown in 3 rounds. Heath was given the opportunity to fight Orlin Norris for the in Mexico after 10 fights. Heath was knocked out in the 3rd round. Heath's second World Title shot came 2 years later against Nate Miller. The result was a 7th-round technical knockout going Miller's way. Shortly after Heath retired.

James Heath also won the .

Professional boxing record[]

9 Wins (7 knockouts, 2 decisions), 4 Losses (3 knockouts, 1 decision), 2 Draws [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 28-4 United States Nate Miller TKO 7 31/08/1996 Republic of Ireland Dublin, Ireland For WBA cruiserweight title
Loss 25-2-1 United States Brian LaSpada TKO 10 26/01/1996 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States NABF Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:35 of the tenth round.
Win 8-7-1 United States Fabian Garcia TKO 7 22/02/1995 New York (state) Rochester, New York, United States
Win 19-4-1 United States John McClain PTS 12 27/01/1995 Georgia (U.S. state) Doraville, Georgia, United States NABF Cruiserweight Title.
Loss 41-3 United States Orlin Norris KO 2 12/11/1994 Mexico Mexico City, Mexico WBA World Cruiserweight Title. Heath knocked out at 2:46 of the second round.
Win 10-5-2 United States Willie Jake KO 9 09/07/1994 North Carolina North Carolina, United States
Win 26-11 United States J.B. Williamson TKO 3 19/02/1994 North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win -- United States Mike Waters KO 1 08/10/1993 North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 21-2-1 United States Robert Daniels PTS 10 13/02/1993 Florida Miami, Florida, United States
Win 10-2 Argentina Reinaldo Gimenez TKO 6 12/12/1992 Florida Miami, Florida, United States
Win 1-3 Emmanuel Spence PTS 6 23/06/1992 Florida Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Win 13-45-2 United States Frankie Hines KO 2 02/05/1992 North Carolina Denver, North Carolina, United States
Draw 1-0 United States Danny Wofford PTS 4 24/10/1987 North Carolina Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Draw 4-18 United States Maurice Moore PTS 4 07/10/1987 North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win -- United States Jessie Brown KO 3 28/03/1985 South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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