Age, Biography and Wiki
James Broad is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1981 to 1997. He was born on January 27, 1958 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is best known for his two fights against Mike Tyson in 1988 and 1989.
Broad began boxing at the age of 15 and had an amateur record of 30-2. He turned professional in 1981 and won his first professional fight against Larry Sims. He went on to win his first 15 fights, including a win over former world champion Pinklon Thomas.
In 1988, Broad fought Mike Tyson for the WBC heavyweight title. He was knocked out in the second round. The following year, he fought Tyson again, this time for the WBA heavyweight title. He was again knocked out in the second round.
Broad retired from boxing in 1997 with a record of 33 wins (25 by knockout) and 8 losses.
As of 2021, James Broad's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. He earned most of his wealth from his boxing career.
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43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
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27 January 1958 |
| Birthday |
27 January |
| Birthplace |
Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Date of death |
November 20, 2001, |
| Died Place |
Greensboro, NC |
| Nationality |
United States |
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James Broad Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, James Broad height
is 6 ft 4 in and Weight Heavyweight.
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6 ft 4 in |
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Heavyweight |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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James Broad Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Broad worth at the age of 43 years old? James Broad’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated
James Broad's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Boxer |
James Broad Social Network
Timeline
FRG–USA Duals, West Berlin, West Germany, July 1980:
USA–Hungary Duals, Rapid City, South Dakota, February 1981:
In 1992 Boxing Illustrated reported that Broad intended to make a comeback and wanted to be world champion, despite the fact he was banned in Nevada and California both for failing a neurological exam and testing positive for Hepatitis. He somehow managed to get 4 more fights, losing 3 of them. By 2000 Broad was said to be homeless in Las Vegas and badly brain damaged, but when he died in 2001, aged only 43, he was back in his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina.
Broad was unable to get back into serious shape for the remainder of his career, and his results suffered. He lost a 12-round decision to top contender and future world champion Tony Tucker for the USBA title in 1986, and in 1987 was twice outpointed over 10 rounds, by Francesco Damiani in Italy and then by ex-world champ Greg Page, in a fight where both men were down.
Broad bounced back to outpoint Larry Alexander over 12 rounds in 1983 then knockout contender Eddie Gregg in 8 rounds to win the NABF title in 1984. For his first title defense Broad scaled a whopping 261 lbs and was knocked out in 2 rounds by once and future world champion Tim Witherspoon in 1985.
Nicknamed "Broad-Axe", Broad turned pro in 1981 and put together 12 wins, including a 4th-round knockout of future Heavyweight Champ James "Bonecrusher" Smith. His weight was already a problem at this early stage of his career, but Broad worked down to 228 for his first big fight, against fellow undefeated prospect Marvis Frazier. Broad rocked Frazier with his signature uppercuts but was unable to replicate his knockout victory in the amateurs, and he was outworked over 10 rounds.
Interserivce Boxing Championships, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 10, 1980:
U.S. All-Army Championships, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 1980
Broad took up boxing when he joined the army in 1976. He beat Chris McDonald on points, and scored a first-round-knockout victory over Marvis Frazier in the 1980 Olympic Trials finals, where he qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic Boxing team which ultimately did not compete due to President Jimmy Carter's order to boycott the Olympics. He also lost a decision to Tony Tubbs.
James Broad (January 27, 1958 – November 20, 2001) was an American heavyweight boxer who was an amateur star and, prior to the boycott, set to represent America in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. As a pro he won the NABF heavyweight title and was a regular sparring partner of a peak Mike Tyson. He fought the likes of James Smith, Razor Ruddock, Tony Tucker, Tim Witherspoon, Johnny du Plooy, Francesco Damiani, and Greg Page.
