Derrick James
Appearance
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Derrick James | |
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Born | |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Super Middleweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 29 |
Wins | 21 |
Wins by KO | 12 |
Losses | 7 |
No contests | 1 |
Derrick James(born January 23, 1972) is an Americanboxingtrainer and former professional boxer.
Boxing Career
[edit]James' boxing record was 21-7-1 (12 TKOs). He is a two-time winner of Texas State Golden Gloves and won a Bronze Medal at the U.S. Olympic Festival.
Training Career
[edit]James is the current trainer ofJermell Charlo,Ryan GarciaandFrank Martin.[1][2]In addition, he is the previous trainer ofErrol SpenceandAnthony Joshua.[3]
Professional Boxing Record
[edit]29 fights | 21 wins | 7 losses |
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By knockout | 12 | 4 |
By decision | 9 | 3 |
No contests | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Date | Location | Notes |
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29 | Win | 21-7(1) | Martin Verdin | TKO | May 31, 2008 | Fair Park,Dallas,U.S. | |
28 | Loss | 20-7(1) | Chris Henry | TKO | Aug 2, 2007 | Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, U.S. | |
27 | NC | 20-7(1) | Tim Harris | NC | Apr 21, 2007 | Silverado Ranch, Irving, U.S. | Both boxers injured by accidental head clash |
26 | Win | 19-7 | Trenice Brown | TKO | Mar 2, 2007 | Bella Aida Gardens, Houston, U.S. |
Honors
[edit]- 2020Sports IllustratedTrainer of the Year
- 2020WBATrainer of the Year
- 2020WBCTrainer of the Year
- 2019 & 2020 Trill Trainer of the Year
- 2017The Ring MagazineTrainer of the Year
References
[edit]- ^January 2023, Danny Gilfillan on 12th (2023-01-12)."Who Is Derrick James? The Man Likely To Be Anthony Joshua's New Trainer".boxing-social.com.Retrieved2024-01-15.
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:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^Salazar, Francisco (2023-05-19)."Ryan Garcia picks Derrick James as new head trainer".The Ring.Retrieved2024-01-15.
- ^"Anthony Joshua sticks with Ben Davison and reveals parting words to Derrick James".The Independent.2024-01-15.Retrieved2024-01-15.
External links
[edit]- The Ring Trainer of the year 2017
- Boxing record for Derrick JamesfromBoxRec(registration required)
- How Derrick James became the best boxing trainer - Yahoo! Sports(Yahoo Sports Trainer of the year 2017)