James Heath (boxer)

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 WBA Cruiserweight Title 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 NABF Cruiserweight Title.

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

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