Age, Biography and Wiki
James Shuler was born on 29 May, 1959 in American, is an American boxer. Discover James Shuler's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 27 years old?
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| Age |
27 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
29 May, 1959 |
| Birthday |
29 May |
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| Date of death |
March 17, 1986, |
| Died Place |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 27 years old group.
James Shuler Height, Weight & Measurements
At 27 years old, James Shuler height is 6ft 1in and Weight Middleweight.
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6ft 1in |
| Weight |
Middleweight |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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 Shuler Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James Shuler worth at the age of 27 years old? James Shuler’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated
James Shuler's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Boxer |
James Shuler Social Network
Timeline
Pan Am Trials (156 lbs), Toledo, Ohio, May–June 1979:
Frazier–Ali teams match-up (156 lbs) Houston, Texas, February 1980:
USA–USSR Duals (156 lbs), Showboat Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 1977:
Shuler finished his amateur career with a record of 165–8.
In 1995, close friend Percy Custus opened the 'James Shuler Memorial Boxing Gym' in boxer's native Philadelphia in honor of the fallen fighter. Custus met Shuler in the 1970s at the Joe Frazier Gym where they trained together and remained close friends for the rest of James’ life.
Shuler died in a motorcycle accident in Philadelphia on 17 March 1986, just a week after his last fight.
Shuler was the 1979 and 1980 National Golden Gloves Light Middleweight Champion. He qualified at 156 pounds and was a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic boxing team that perished in an air crash in Warsaw, Poland, on March 14, 1980 [1]. Shuler was not with the team, however, as he had stayed in America due to injury [2]. The team was en route to Warsaw, Poland for the USA vs. Poland Box-off as part of "USA vs. the World." event. Among the USA Boxing teammates who were killed in the plane crash were Lemuel Steeples from St. Louis; Calvin Anderson from Connecticut; Paul Palomino - the brother of Carlos Palomino ; George Pimentel, and Olympic Coach, Sarge Johnson. Members of the team who were also not aboard included Bobby Czyz and Alex Ramos [3].
Shuler's hopes were dashed when President Jimmy Carter imposed an Olympic boycott that forbid the U.S. Olympians from competing in the 1980 Summer Olympics. In 2007, he posthumously received one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes.
National Golden Gloves (156 lbs), Hirsch Memorial Coliseum, Shreveport, Louisiana, March 1980:
Olympic Trials (156 lbs), Atlanta, Georgia, June 1980:
Shuler began his professional boxing career as a middleweight on September 12, 1980 with a second-round knockout of Chris Rogers in Philadelphia. During his five years as a pro, he had 22-1 record with sixteen knockouts. His first and only professional loss came on March 10, 1986 to Thomas Hearns when he was knocked out in the first round.
National Golden Gloves (156 lbs), Indianapolis, Indiana, March 1979:
Pan American Games (156 lbs), San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 1979:
World Cup (156 lbs), New York City, October 1979:
James Shuler (May 29, 1959 – March 17, 1986) was a U.S. Olympic and professional boxer from Philadelphia known as "Black Gold."
