Derrick James was born in Dallas, Texas, U.S. on January 23, 1972. He made his professional debut at the age of 20 years on September 29, 1992 against Ray Haynes. James defeated Haynes via 6 round points decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
James' last fight was a 3rd-round TKO victory over Martin Verdin at age 36, on May 31, 2008.
Some of Derrick James' best fights have been against Jarred Kemp, Ulysses Boulware, Jesus Valadez, Luis Santiesteban, and Jerry Stephens. For a complete list of James' best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Derrick James".
James has 7 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Derrick James Losses".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
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30 | May 31, 2008 | 36 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
29 | Aug 02, 2007 | 35 | ![]() | loss | TKO 6 |
28 | Apr 21, 2007 | 35 | ![]() | nc | NA
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27 | Mar 03, 2007 | 35 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
26 | Aug 19, 2006 | 34 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
25 | Aug 20, 2005 | 33 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
24 | Jun 27, 2003 | 31 | ![]() | draw | SD 6 |
23 | Apr 11, 2003 | 31 | ![]() | win | UD 4 |
22 | Jan 25, 2001 | 29 | ![]() | loss | TKO 8 |
21 | Oct 06, 2000 | 28 | ![]() | loss | SD 8 |
20 | Aug 19, 2000 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 1 |
19 | Apr 18, 1998 | 26 | ![]() | loss | UD 8 |
18 | Jan 10, 1998 | 25 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
17 | Aug 24, 1996 | 24 | ![]() | win | TKO 6 |
16 | Mar 31, 1996 | 24 | ![]() | loss | KO 3 |
15 | Oct 10, 1995 | 23 | ![]() | loss | DQ 11 |
14 | Sep 21, 1995 | 23 | ![]() | win | RTD 5 |
13 | Aug 26, 1995 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
12 | Feb 23, 1995 | 23 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
11 | Nov 05, 1994 | 22 | ![]() | loss | TKO 9 |
10 | Jun 07, 1994 | 22 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
9 | Feb 19, 1994 | 22 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
8 | Dec 18, 1993 | 21 | ![]() | win | PTS 8 |
7 | Nov 11, 1993 | 21 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
6 | May 29, 1993 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
5 | Feb 12, 1993 | 21 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
4 | Feb 05, 1993 | 21 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
3 | Jan 15, 1993 | 20 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
2 | Oct 30, 1992 | 20 | ![]() | win | KO 3 |
1 | Sep 29, 1992 | 20 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |