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James Heath (boxer)

James Heath (born February 17, 1960) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1996. He twice challenged for the WBA cruiserweight title between 1994 and 1996.

Career

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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 WBA cruiserweight title in Mexico after 10 fights. Heath was knocked out in the second round.[1] 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.[2] Shortly after Heath retired.

Heath also won the NABF cruiserweight title in 1995.

Professional boxing record

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

Personal life

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Heath is a native of Monroe, North Carolina.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Norris Jr. keeps WBA title". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. November 13, 1994. p. 70. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Monroe's Heath loses title fight". The Charlotte Observer. September 1, 1996. p. 123. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Heath knocks out Jake, wins IBC title". The Charlotte Observer. July 10, 1994. p. 110. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Voncannon, Kristy (June 12, 1994). "The life of 'The Bossman'". The Charlotte Observer. p. 170. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Heath follows his boxing dream". The Charlotte Observer. September 30, 1993. p. 23. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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