James Heath (boxer)

James Heath (born February 2, 1960) is a former professional boxer, who fought for the WBA Cruiserweight Title two times 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 United States Nate Miller TKO 7 31/08/1996 Republic of Ireland Dublin, Ireland WBA World Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:54 of the seventh round.
Loss 25-2-1 United States Brian LaSpada TKO 10 26/01/1996 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States NABF Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:35 of the tenth round.
Win 8-7-1 United States Fabian Garcia TKO 7 22/02/1995 New York Rochester, New York, United States
Win 19-4-1 United States John "Yahya" McClain PTS 12 27/01/1995 Georgia (U.S. state) Doraville, Georgia, United States NABF Cruiserweight Title.
Loss 41-3 United States Orlin "The Juice" Norris KO 2 12/11/1994 Mexico Mexico City, Mexico WBA World Cruiserweight Title. Heath knocked out at 2:46 of the second round.
Win 10-5-2 United States Willie Jake KO 9 09/07/1994 North Carolina North Carolina, United States
Win 26-11 United States J.B. Williamson TKO 3 19/02/1994 North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win -- United States Mike "Muddy" Waters KO 1 08/10/1993 North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 21-2-1 United States Robert "Preacherman" Daniels PTS 10 13/02/1993 Florida Miami, Florida, United States
Win 10-2 Argentina Reinaldo Gimenez TKO 6 12/12/1992 Florida Miami, Florida, United States
Win 1-3 Emmanuel Spence PTS 6 23/06/1992 Florida Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Win 13-45-2 United States Frankie Hines KO 2 02/05/1992 North Carolina Denver, North Carolina, United States
Draw 1-0 United States Danny Wofford PTS 4 24/10/1987 North Carolina Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Draw 4-18 United States Maurice Moore PTS 4 07/10/1987 North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win -- United States Jessie "Fireball" Brown KO 3 28/03/1985 South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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