James Butler
- January 4, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Butler |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 18, 1972(1972-12-18) |
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
James Butler Biography
| Name | James Butler |
| Birthday | Dec 18 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
James Butler is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on December 18, 1972 in New York, New York, United States. Known as the Harlem Hammer, he was a USBA Super Middleweight champion.
His last professional match was a loss to Omar Sheika.
Butler’s next bout earned him infamy on November 23, 2001, at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York. The bout was a charity event to benefit surviving New York firemen and police officers of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City and was televised live on ESPN2. Butler faced Richard “The Alien” Grant, a fighter who had decisioned him early in his career. After losing the rematch by unanimous decision, Butler had his gloves removed before the announcement of the winner, Grant then went to Butler’s side of the ring for an expected exchange of congratulations. Instead, Butler sucker-punched Grant, nailing a bare-handed right hook to his jaw. Grant suffered a temporarily dislocated jaw and a lacerated tongue that required 26 stitches. Butler was arrested and charged with 2nd degree assault. Butler was later convicted and served four months at Rikers Island detention facility.
On October 12, 2004, writer Sam Kellerman (brother of sports analyst Max Kellerman) was killed at his apartment in Los Angeles. His body was not found until October 17. Butler was considered a suspect since he had been friends with Kellerman for over 10 years.
He has one child.
James Butler Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Butler is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Butler 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He first came into public light in 2001, when he sucker punched Richard Grant after a fight, dislocating Grant’s jaw.
His career came to an end in 2004, when he murdered his friend, which earned him a 29-year jail sentence.
James Butler Jr. (born December 18, 1972 in Harlem, New York) is a retired American professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2004. He challenged once for the IBF super middleweight title in 2000, but he is best known for his infamous bout on November 23, 2001. Butler brutally sucker punched Richard Grant after losing the fight and served four months at Rikers Island. In 2004, Butler was arrested for the murder of Sam Kellerman and was sentenced to 29 years and four months in prison.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
James Butler height 6 ft 0 in James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is James Butler Dating?
According to our records, James Butler is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, James Butler’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Butler celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.
What happen to James Butler?
On March 27, 2006, Butler pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and arson in the 2004 death of Kellerman. On April 5, Butler was sentenced to 29 years and four months in prison by Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor, according to Deputy Public Defender Jack Keenan.
What happened to Richard Grant the boxer?
Richard Grant
Statistics
Wins| 19
Wins by KO| 5
Losses| 15
Is Sam Kellerman related to Max Kellerman?
Kellerman’s brother was tragically murdered Sam and Butler were friends, according to ESPN, and Butler had been staying at his apartment. Butler ultimately pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and arson, according to the Los Angeles Times, as he also admitted to setting a fire in the apartment.
Does Max Kellerman have a brother?
Sam Kellerman
Who is Max Kellerman wife?
Erin Manning