James Heath (born February 17, 1960) is an American former
professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1996. He twice challenged for the
WBAcruiserweight 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.
James Heath (born February 17, 1960) is an American former
professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1996. He twice challenged for the
WBAcruiserweight 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.