Derrick James (born January 23, 1972) is an American boxing trainer and former professional boxer.
Boxing Career
James’ boxing record was 21-7-1 (12 TKOs). He is a two-time winner of Texas State Golden Gloves and won a Bronze Medal at the U.S. Olympic Festival.
Training Career
James is currently the trainer for
Anthony Joshua,
Errol Spence
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,
Jermell Charlo
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Ryan Garcia
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, and Burley Brooks.
Professional Boxing Record
Honors
* 2020 Sports Illustrated Trainer of the Year
* 2020 WBA Trainer of the Year
* 2020 WBC Trainer of the Year
* 2019 & 2020 Trill Trainer of the Year
* 2017 The Ring Magazine Trainer of the Year
External links
The Ring Trainer of the year 2017*
* ''How Derrick James became the best boxing trainer - Yahoo! Sports'' (Yahoo Sports Trainer of the year 2017)
Living people
American boxing trainers
1972 births
Place of birth missing (living people)
American male boxers
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