James Broad | |
|---|---|
| Born | James W. Broad January 27, 1958 |
| Died | November 20, 2001 (aged 43) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Broad Axe |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 15 |
| Losses | 10 |
James Broad (January 27, 1958 – November 20, 2001) was an American heavyweight boxer who was a Notable Contender throughout the 1980s, who beat Future World Champion James Smith and gave Heavyweight Champion Greg Page a very tough fight only losing by Majority Decision. He won the NABF heavyweight title and was a regular sparring partner of a peak Mike Tyson. He fought the likes of James Smith, Razor Ruddock, Tony Tucker, Tim Witherspoon, Johnny du Plooy, Francesco Damiani, and Greg Page.