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James Boyd (November 30, 1930 – January 25, 1997) was a boxer from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career as an amateur. Boyd won the gold medal in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia.

Jim Boyd

Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
	1956 Melbourne	Light Heavyweight

Amateur career

Boyd was the National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion of 1956, and the Olympic Light Heavyweight (179 pounds) Gold Medalist at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.

Pro career

Boyd turned pro in 1959 and had limited success. He retired in 1962 having won 2, lost 2, and drawn 3, with 1 KO.

References

• Boxing record for James Boyd from BoxRec (registration required)

External links

• Jim Boyd at databaseOlympics.com (archived)

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- [en] Jim Boyd (boxer)

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[fr] James Boyd

James Boyd est un boxeur américain né le 30 novembre 1930 à Rocky Mount, Caroline du Nord, et mort le 25 janvier 1997 à Baltimore, Maryland.

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[it] James Boyd

James "Jim" Boyd (Rocky Mount, 30 novembre 1930 – Baltimora, 25 gennaio 1997) è stato un pugile statunitense.

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