Jimmy Carter
American boxer (1923–1994)
ジミー・カーター · 지미 카터
- Born
- 15 December 1923, Aiken
- Died
- 21 September 1994
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- lightweight
- Occupation
- boxer
- Height
- 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
- Recorded fight record
- 81 wins, 30 losses, 9 draws
James Walter Carter (December 15, 1923 – September 21, 1994) was a three-time Undisputed World Lightweight Champion between 1951 and 1955. His managers included Jimmy Roche and Willie Ketchum. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000. Carter's loss to Lauro Salas in 1952 and his loss to Paddy DeMarco in 1954 were each named Ring Magazine upset of the year. His professional record was 80-31-9 with 32 knockouts.
Awards and honours
- International Boxing Hall of Fame 2000
- The Ring World Lightweight Champion
- WBA World Lightweight Champion
External links
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