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Jamel Herring was born on 30 October, 1985 in Rockville Centre, New York, U.S., is an American boxer. Discover Jamel Herring'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 38 years old?

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Age 38 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 30 October 1985
Birthday 30 October
Birthplace Rockville Centre, New York, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Jamel Herring Height, Weight & Measurements

At 38 years old, Jamel Herring height is 5 ft 10 in and Weight Super-featherweight Lightweight.

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Height 5 ft 10 in
Weight Super-featherweight Lightweight
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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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Children Ariyanah Herring, Jamel Herring Jr., Stephen Herring

Jamel Herring Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jamel Herring worth at the age of 38 years old? Jamel Herring’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Jamel Herring's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income boxer

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Timeline

1985

Jamel William Herring (born October 30, 1985) is an American professional boxer who held the WBO junior lightweight title from 2019 to 2021.

Jamel Herring was born in Rockville Centre, New York, to Michael Mitchell and Jeanine Herring.

His mother remarried to Harry Elliby.

He was raised in Coram, New York, in its Gordon Heights neighborhood.

1992

He was the only United States Marine to compete at the London Olympics and the first active duty marine to qualify for the US boxing team since 1992.

After returning from the London games, Herring made the decision to finish out his service with the United States Marine Corps and become a professional boxer.

He relocated from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to Cincinnati, Ohio, to work with Mike Stafford.

1996

Simms would eventually be replaced by former All Army coach and 1996 USA Olympic Assistant coach Jesse Ravelo.

2001

While a sophomore at Longwood High School, Jamel began boxing in 2001 when his soon to become trainer Austin Hendrickson invited him to the boxing gym for workouts.

Herring began training in 2001.

2002

He suffered his first amateur loss to Daniel Jacobs on July 20, 2002, during the New York Junior Olympics Finals.

Herring had to balance training as a boxer with his duties as an active United States Marine.

2003

Herring enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in October 2003 at Parris Island, South Carolina.

He has served two tours of duty in Iraq and was based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he earned the rank of Sergeant.

2004

Jamel has six children: Kamren Herring (2004), Stephen Herring (2007), Ariyanah Herring (2009), Jamel Herring Jr. (2010), Jazmyne Herring (2013), and Justice Herring (2017).

2005

He was deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in 2005.

2006

After he returned he immediately tried out for the All Marine Corps boxing team in January 2006.

While on the team, Herring competed all over the national scene and even fought against former world champion Jesse Vargas at the 2006 National PAL tournament.

2007

He was deployed again in 2007 to Al Taqaddum.

Shortly after his return, he went back to the All Marine Corps boxing team in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

2008

From early 2008, he would be trained under Ron Simms, Reuben Woodruff, and Narcisco Aleman.

2009

His daughter Ariyanah died July 27, 2009, from SIDS.

2010

Herring won a silver medal at the 2010 World Military Games and took a gold medal at the 2011 and 2012 Armed Forces Championships while a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.

2011

He would eventually move on to the 2011 AIBA World Championships but lost in a close contest in the first round, forcing him to fight for his spot again at the 2012 USA Boxing Nationals.

2012

The opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games was the 3rd anniversary of her death.

Trained under Ravelo, Woodruff, and Aleman, Jamel would win gold in the 2012 Olympic Trials defeating multiple nationals champions.

In the first round of the tournament he defeated Tommy Duquette, Mike Reed in the second round, Pedro Sosa in the semi-finals, and in the finals he defeated Pedro Sosa again.

After winning the Nationals, he went on to compete in the Americas Qualifiers where he would win a bronze medal and earn a slot at the 2012 games.

Herring qualified for the 2012 Olympics.

Jamel, along with the entire US boxing team, only had two weeks prior to the games to train together as a complete team.

2015

Jamel married his childhood friend Jennifer Dickerson-Herring on September 26, 2015.

2019

In May 2019, he became a world champion by defeating Masayuki Ito to win the WBO junior lightweight title.

Herring outboxed Ito in front of the sold-out crowd, winning almost every round of the fight on two judges' scorecards, and 66 percent of the rounds on the third judge's. Scorecards were 118-110, 118-110 and 116-112 in favor of Herring.

In his first title defense, Herring faced Lamont Roach Jr.. Herring boxed well through most of the fight, but Roach Jr was far from an easy opponent.

Herring was almost dropped by Roach Jr in the ninth round, but managed to recover just before the bell.

In the end, he had done enough to earn the unanimous decision win, 117-111 twice and 115-113 on the scorecards.

2020

His second title defense came against Jonathan Oquendo, on September 5, 2020, after two previously canceled dates, both because Herring tested positive for COVID-19.

Herring was in control during the fight, and was landing the more effective shots.

Herring managed to drop Oquendo in the third round.

The aggressive Oquendo was going head first in multiple occasions during the fight, which ultimately resulted in a cut above Herring's eye.