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 the current trainer of
Errol Spence,
Jermell Charlo and
Ryan Garcia. In addition, he is the previous trainer of
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, having trained him for two of his fights in 2023 against
Jermaine Franklin and
Robert Helenius
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.
Professional Boxing Record
Honors
* 2020
Sports Illustrated Trainer of the Year
* 2020
WBA Trainer of the Year
* 2020
WBC
WBC may stand for:
Business
*Westinghouse Broadcasting Company, a former large India broadcaster now folded into CBS
*Westpac (New Delhi Exchange code: WBC), a multinational Financial services company
*Wholesale Broadband Connect, BT Wholesale's ...
Trainer of the Year
* 2019 & 2020 Trill Trainer of the Year
* 2017
The Ring Magazine Trainer of the Year
References
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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