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On Showtime Boxing Night in Las Vegas Radzhab Butaev (14-0, 11 KOs) scored a ninth round TKO over Jamal James (28-2, 12 KOs) to win the "regular" WBA welterweight belt. In his next appearance, the Russian will fight for the "super" WBA title against the winner of the Yordenis Ugas vs Eimantas Stanionis fight.
WBA welterweight champion Jamal James (27-1, 12 KOs) and undefeated challenger Radzhab Butaev (13-0, 10 KOs) were officially weighed in prior to their bout at the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas, to be broadcast on Showtime TV. James and Butayev were tied for the same weight of 145.25 pounds (65.88 kg).
Jamal James (27-1, 12 KOs) has been the 'world' WBA welterweight champion for several days after the World Boxing Association took this title from Manny Pacquiao. At the same time, the American in his next fight will have to face Radzhab Butaev (13-0, 10 KOs).
Jamal James (27-1, 12 KOs) earned $200,000 for his Saturday night performance in Los Angeles, where he defeated Thomas Dulorme (25-4-1, 16 KOs) on points. Thanks to this victory, the American got the interim WBA welterweight title.
During the first PBC event on FOX in Los Angeles after a hiatus due to the pandemic, two bouts for the WBA interim title were held. In the first, Jamel James (27-1, 12 KOs) defeated Thomas Dulorme (25-4-1, 16 KOs) via unanimous decision to capture the interim welterweight title. The scores were 115-113, 116-112, 117-111.
Jamal James's record currently stands at 27 wins, 2 loses and 0 draw.
Jamal James's last fight took place against Radzhab Butaev on Oct. 30, 2021, in Las Vegas, USA. He lost by TKO in the 9 round. That fight was 5 months and 27 days ago.
James's last 1 fights have come over a period of day, meaning he has been fighting on average every month and day. In those fights, he fought a total of round, meaning that they have lasted round on average.
James was born in USA.
The Jamal James is currently 35 years old. He was born on July 27, 1988, so he will turn 36 in 3 months and 1 day.
James is 6' 2" (6 Foot and 2 inch) which is 188 cm (1 meter and 88 centimeters).
His reach is 70 inches (70") which is 178 cm (1 meter and 78 centimeters).
James fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.
Jamal James doesn't currently have a fight scheduled
