Age, Biography and Wiki
James Broad was born on 27 January, 1958 in Greensboro, North Carolina, is an American boxer. Discover James Broad'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 43 years old?
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| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
27 January, 1958 |
| Birthday |
27 January |
| Birthplace |
Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Date of death |
20 November, 2001 |
| Died Place |
Greensboro, NC |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 43 years old group.
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 |
| Weight |
Heavyweight |
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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 Broad Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. 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.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Boxer |
James Broad Social Network
Timeline
James Broad (January 27, 1958 – November 20, 2001) was an American heavyweight boxer who was a Notable Contender throughout the 1980s, who beat Future World Champion James Smith and gave Heavyweight Champion Greg Page a very tough fight only losing by Majority Decision.
He won the NABF heavyweight title and was a regular sparring partner of a peak Mike Tyson.
James Broad took up boxing while serving in the U.S. Army, being a Specialist 4th class stationed at Fort Ord.
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.
Interserivce Boxing Championships, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 10, 1980:
U.S. All-Army Championships, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, March 1980
U.S. Olympic Trials, Atlanta, Georgia, June 1980:
FRG–USA Duals, West Berlin, West Germany, July 1980:
Gold Cup, Nairobi, Kenya, September 1980:
USA–Hungary Duals, Rapid City, South Dakota, February 1981:
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.
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.
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 outpointed future cruiserweight world title-challenger Patrick Lumumba but went to South Africa and was poleaxed in 4 rounds by Johnny DuPlooy.
In his next fight he was stopped on his feet, in questionable circumstances, by rising contender Donovan "Razor" Ruddock.
During all this time Broad was a sparring partner for a peak Mike Tyson and took many punches in the gym.
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.
