James Boyd (boxer)
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Jim Boyd (born November 30, 1930) is a retired boxer from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career as an amateur.
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[edit] Amateur career
Boyd was the National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion of 1956, and the Olympic Light Heavyweight (179 pounds) Gold Medalist at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
[edit] Pro Career
Boyd turned pro in 1959 and had limited success. He retired in 1962 having won 2, lost 2, and drawn 3, with 1 KO.
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[edit] References
Professional boxing record for James Boyd (boxer) from Boxrec
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