James Butler (boxer)
| James Butler Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Harlem Hammer |
| Weight(s) | Super Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
December 18, 1972 Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 5 |
James Butler Jr. (born December 18, 1972 in Harlem, New York) is an American former light heavyweight boxer, former USBA super middleweight champion. In early 2001, he had a career record of 20-5-0, with 12 wins coming by way of knockout, and was nicknamed "The Harlem Hammer". On November 29, 2001, Butler punched fellow boxer Richard "The Alien" Grant without any gloves on after losing a fight, for which he was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. Butler was later convicted and served four months at Riker's Island detention facility. In 2004, Butler was arrested for the murder of Sam Kellerman with a hammer and the arson of his home and, in 2006, was sentenced to 29 years and four months in prison.
Butler started off his career by scoring 18 wins and only 1 loss in the super middleweight division. This led to a title fight against Sven Ottke who beat Butler by unanimous decision.
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. After losing by unanimous decision to Richard "The Alien" Grant, 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 aggravated assault. Butler was later convicted and served four months at Riker's Island detention facility.
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