James Broad

James Broad

James Broad (b.January 27, 1958-- November 20, 2001) was an American heavyweight boxer who was an amateur star but never made it in the pros.

Amateur

Broad KOd Marvis Frazier with a single punch handing him his only amateur KO loss. He qualified for the 1980 US Olympic team that didn't compete. He also lost a decision to Tony Tubbs.

Pro

Broad turned pro as "Broad Axe" in 1981 and stayed undefeated among others knocking out Bonecrusher Smith until getting outpointed in a rematch by Frazier in 1983. He knocked out unbeaten Eddy Gregg for the NABF title in 1984 but Tim Witherspoon KOd him in 2 rounds in 1985.He had serious pronblems staying in shape and lost to Tony Tucker, Francesco Damiani, Greg Page and Razor Ruddock later.He retired in 1993.

External links

* [http://boxing.about.com/library/bl_oly_1980.htm Olympic team 1980]
* [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=611&cat=boxer Pro record]


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