James McGirt Jr.
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| James McGirt, Jr | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | James Anthony McGirt |
| Nickname | |
| Weight | Super middleweight |
| Nationality |  American |
| Birth date | November 25, 1982 |
| Birth place | Vero Beach, Florida |
| Style | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 13 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
James Anthony McGirt (born November 25, 1982) is a professional boxer of the Super middleweight division. He is the son of former IBF Junior welterweight and WBC welterweight champion James "Buddy" McGirt, who is also serves as his trainer. His current record is 12 wins. 0 losses, 1 no contest, with 7 wins coming way of knockout.
As an amateur McGirt compiled a 44-4 record winning the Sunshine State Games and Southeastern Regional. He also made it to the US Championship quarter-finals. Despite a good amateur career, McGirt did not participate in the Olympic Trials, due to having his first son and getting married.
McGirt made his professional debut on January 24, 2004 in Atlantic City, New Jersey winning a four round decision against James North. McGirt is currently a prospect and has made several appearances on ESPN and Showtime. His last fight was on July 1, 2006 on ShoBox with a unanimous decision against Stephan Pryor, son of former Junior welterweight champion Aaron Pryor.
[edit] Trivia
- Despite fighting as James McGirt Jr., he is not actually "James Junior". His father's middle name is Walter, while the his middle name is Anthony, technically not making him a "Junior".
- His father found out that he boxed when he entered an amateur tournament, unbeknownt to him.
- He graduated from Brentwood High School on Long Island in 2000.
- His nickname is Head
- Highschool Yearbook Quote "Don't hate me for me, hate me for what I'm gonna do to your girl. S.M.D. for life."
