James Page (boxer)

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James Page (born April 1, 1971 in Pittsburg, CA, United States) is a former professional boxer in the welterweight (147lb) division.

Pro boxing career[]

Nicknamed "Mighty Quinn", Page turned pro in 1990 and beat Andrei Pestriaev in 1998 to capture the Vacant WBA Welterweight Title. He defended the title three times until he was stripped, in 2000, for failing to turn up for a mandatory title defense in Las Vegas.[1] Page fought for the Vacant WBA Welterweight Title yet again, against Andrew Lewis in 2001. Page lost via TKO in the 7th round. He retired after the bout.

Troubles outside the ring[]

2001 arrest[]

Page was arrested in December 2001, 45 minutes after he robbed a Bank of America Branch in Atlanta. Police said they saw his 1999 Cadillac, which he bought with his championship earnings, parked outside a bar four miles from the bank. They found almost $6,000 in his pocket.[2]

Earlier that day, Page had attempted to rob another bank, according to court records, which said he also robbed an Alpharetta bank a week earlier. Page had previous convictions for robbery and drug offenses. He was sentenced to 11 years in Federal prison.[3]

Failed boxing comeback attempt in 2012 after release[]

After getting relicensed by the California State Boxing Commission, Page was knocked out in the second round of a failed comeback attempt in November 2012 by Rahman Mustafa Yusubov.

2013 arrest[]

On June 10, 2013, Page, whose stint in prison had not reformed him, was arrested in West Oakland, California, as a result of the “button-down bandit” serial bank robber investigation. The "button-down bandit" was charged in connection with six bank robberies in the East San Francisco Bay Area between March and June 2013.[4] In each robbery, the robber wore various button-down, collared, long-sleeved shirts, leading investigators to dub the suspect the “button-down bandit.” Surveillance photographs were disseminated to law enforcement agencies and the public during the investigation and led a police officer in Oakley to identify Page. The officer had previous law enforcement contact with Page during his patrols, according to the FBI. Page was arrested in connection with the robbing of two Chase Banks, three Wells Fargo Banks, two U.S. banks, and a Bank of America across the East Bay. According to Claycord.com, Page was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility (MDF). With his new arrest, and the overwhelming evidence against him which will lead to another lengthy prison term, Page's boxing career is likely over.[5]

2014[]

On August 19, Page pleaded guilty to the San Francisco Bay Area bank robberies in February.A judge sentenced him to 7 years in prison[6]


Professional boxing record[]

Professional record summary
30 fights 25 wins 5 losses
By knockout 19 2
By decision 6 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s),
time 		Date Age Location Notes
30 Loss 25–5 Rahman Mustafa Yusubov TKO 2 (6), 1:31 Nov 17, 2012 41 years, 230 days Four Points by Sheraton, Sacramento, California, U.S.
29 Loss 25–4 Andrew Lewis TKO 7 (12), 1:13 Feb 17, 2001 29 years, 322 days MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBA welterweight title
28 Win 25–3 Freddie Pendleton TKO 11 (12), 2:25 Jul 24, 1999 28 years, 114 days Flamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBA welterweight title
27 Win 24–3 Sam Garr UD 12 Mar 13, 1999 27 years, 348 days Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained WBA welterweight title
26 Win 23–3 José Luis López UD 12 Dec 5, 1998 27 years, 248 days Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBA welterweight title
25 Win 22–3 Andrey Pestryayev KO 2 (12), 0:45 Oct 10, 1998 27 years, 192 days Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France Won vacant WBA welterweight title
24 Win 21–3 Anthony Perry TKO 6 (12), 2:29 Aug 29, 1998 27 years, 150 days Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
23 Win 20–3 Eric Alexander KO 5 (12), 1:05 May 29, 1998 27 years, 58 days Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
22 Win 19–3 Luis Carmona TKO 3 (12), 0:35 Apr 3, 1998 27 years, 2 days Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico Won vacant WBA Fedelatin welterweight title
21 Win 18–3 Bill Bradley TKO 1 (10), 0:35 Feb 21, 1998 26 years, 326 days Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
20 Loss 17–3 Robert West SD 10 Aug 9, 1996 25 years, 130 days Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
19 Win 17–2 Jaime Balboa TKO 3 (10), 1:50 Jun 23, 1996 25 years, 83 days Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 16–2 Ross Thompson UD 10 Feb 25, 1996 24 years, 330 days Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 15–2 Genaro Léon TKO 2 (?) Oct 27, 1995 24 years, 209 days Pavilion, Concord, California, U.S.
16 Win 14–2 Alberto Alcaraz KO 2 (12) Jun 29, 1995 24 years, 89 days Concord Hilton, Concord, California, U.S.
15 Win 13–2 Alfred Ankamah TKO 1 (12), 2:23 Mar 6, 1995 23 years, 339 days Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
14 Win 12–2 Jose Munoz KO 3 (?) May 19, 1994 23 years, 48 days Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.
13 Win 11–2 Rod Sequenan UD 8 Mar 25, 1994 22 years, 358 days Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12 Loss 10–2 Stevie Johnston MD 8 Oct 22, 1993 22 years, 204 days Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Augustine Renteria RTD 3 (?) Jul 16, 1993 22 years, 106 days Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Danny Perez UD 10 Apr 29, 1993 22 years, 28 days Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Damon Franklin KO 1 (?) May 1, 1992 21 years, 30 days Stockton, California, U.S.
8 Loss 7–1 Zack Padilla UD 6 Nov 15, 1991 20 years, 228 days Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Hector Pena KO 6 (6), 1:06 Oct 2, 1991 20 years, 184 days Pavilion, Concord, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Peter Waswa UD 6 Aug 6, 1991 20 years, 127 days Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Jesus Magana KO 1 (?) Jun 21, 1991 20 years, 81 days Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Francisco Lopez KO 2 (4) Mar 2, 1991 19 years, 335 days Exhibit Hall, San Jose, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Sergio Alonso KO 2 (4) Jan 31, 1991 19 years, 305 days Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Rick Basler TKO 1 (4), 1:14 Jan 15, 1991 19 years, 289 days Bally's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Luis Silva TKO 1 (4) Dec 19, 1990 19 years, 262 days Concord Hilton, Concord, California, U.S.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Tribune News Service Retrieved 20 July 2007
  2. ^ "Page Gets 11 Years for Bank Robbery". Boxing.about.com. 2003-09-09. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
  3. ^ "James Page". boxrec.com. Box Rec. 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  4. ^ "Top News Today | Former boxing world champion, a Pittsburg native, indicted on charges of robbing six banks | Home | mercurynews.com". Home.topnewstoday.org. 2013-06-21. Archived from the original on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  5. ^ The Mayor Claycord (2013-06-11). "FBI: Alleged Serial Bank Robber Arrested in Oakland – Identified as Pittsburg Man". claycord.com. Claycord. Retrieved 2013-07-05.
  6. ^ http://www.foxsports.com/boxing/story/boxer-turned-bank-robber-gets-seven-year-sentence-082014

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Preceded by
Ike Quartey
Stripped
 WBA Welterweight Champion
10 October 1998 – 27 September 2000
Stripped 		Succeeded by
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