James Heath

James Heath (born February 17, 1960) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1996. He twice challenged for the WBA cruiserweight title between 1994 and 1996.

Career Heath turned professional in 1985, winning his debut against Jessie Brown in 3 rounds. Heath was given the opportunity to fight Orlin Norris for the WBA cruiserweight title in Mexico after 10 fights. Heath was knocked out in the second round. Heath's second world title shot came 2 years later against Nate Miller. The result was a 7th-round technical knockout going Miller's way. Shortly after Heath retired.

Heath also won the NABF cruiserweight title in 1995.

Professional boxing record

Loss 9–4–2

TKO 7 31/08/1996

Loss 9–3–2

TKO 10 26/01/1996

Win 9–2–2

TKO 7 22/02/1995

Win 8–2–2

PTS 12 27/01/1995

Loss 7–2–2

KO 2 12/11/1994

Win 7–1–2

KO 9 09/07/1994

Win 6–1–2

TKO 3 19/02/1994

Win 5–1–2

KO 1 08/10/1993

Loss 4–1–2

PTS 10 13/02/1993

Win 4–0–2

TKO 6 12/12/1992

Win 3–0–2

PTS 6 23/06/1992

Win 2–0–2

KO 2 02/05/1992

Draw 1–0–2

PTS 4 24/10/1987

Draw 1–0–1

PTS 4 07/10/1987

Win 1–0

KO 3 28/03/1985

Personal life Heath is a native of Monroe, North Carolina.