JB
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
American professional boxer
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
30 November 1930(Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S.A.)
Death:
25 January 1997(Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.)
The details
Biography
Introduction
James "Jim" Boyd (November 30, 1930 – January 25, 1997) was a boxer from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career as an amateur.
Amateur career
Boyd was the National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion of 1956, and the Olympic Light Heavyweight (179 pounds) Gold Medalist at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
Pro career
Boyd turned pro in 1959 and had limited success. He retired in 1962 having won 2, lost 2, and drawn 3, with 1 KO.