James Butler (boxer)
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James Butler Jr. (born December 18, 1972) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2004. He challenged once for the IBF super middleweight title in 2000, but he is best known for his infamous bout on November 23, 2001 against Richard Grant where he was arrested after the fight for assault.[1] In 2004, Butler was arrested for the murder of Sam Kellerman and was sentenced to 29 years and four months in prison.
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James Butler Jr. | |
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Born | (1972-12-18) December 18, 1972 (age 51) Harlem, New York, U.S. |
Other names | Harlem Hammer |
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Weight(s) | Super middleweight |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 25 |
Wins | 20 |
Wins by KO | 12 |
Losses | 5 |
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