James Hughes (boxer)
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James Melvin Hughes (20 October 1965, Mobile, Alabama – 25 July 1995) was an American professional boxer in the welterweight division.
Boxing career
Known as "Jesse James" and "The Outlaw", Hughes turned professional in 1987 and is perhaps best known for his appearances on the USA Tuesday Night Fights series. During his career he suffered defeats to Maurice Blocker, Vincent Pettway, and James McGirt among others. In 1994 and 1995 he went on a win streak and captured the USBA welterweight championship belt and he appeared headed towards a big payday, but his final bout was to be against Nick Rupa in late 1995.[1]
Murder
Hughes body was found, with bullet holes, face down in a swamp near his home shortly after his fight with Rupa.[2]
See also
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External links
References
- ↑ The Cyber Boxing Zone
- ↑ Marty Mulcahey (July 24, 2007) Maxboxing.com A Sad History of Boxing – Part II
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