James Heath (boxer)

James Heath (born February 17, 1960) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1996. He twice challenged for the WBA cruiserweight title between 1994 and 1996.

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 second round.[1] 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.[2] Shortly after Heath retired.

Heath also won the NABF cruiserweight title in 1995.

Personal life

Heath is a native of Monroe, North Carolina.[4][5]

References
  1. "Norris Jr. keeps WBA title". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. November 13, 1994. p. 70. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Monroe's Heath loses title fight". The Charlotte Observer. September 1, 1996. p. 123. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Heath knocks out Jake, wins IBC title". The Charlotte Observer. July 10, 1994. p. 110. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Voncannon, Kristy (June 12, 1994). "The life of 'The Bossman'". The Charlotte Observer. p. 170. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Heath follows his boxing dream". The Charlotte Observer. September 30, 1993. p. 23. Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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