Derrick James (born January 23, 1972) is an American
boxing
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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
Jermell Charlo
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His identical twin broth ...
,
Ryan Garcia and
Frank Martin. In addition, he is the previous trainer of
Errol Spence
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and
Anthony Joshua
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.
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
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'' 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
20th-century American sportsmen
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