James Tillis boxeur
- combats
- 66
- gagnés
- 42
- perdus
- 22
- match nul
- 1
- Situation
- inactive
- Division
- heavyweight
- Début
- 1978-11-18
- Taille
- 6′ 1″/185cm
- Allonge
- 80″/203cm
- âge
- -
- Né
- 1957-07-05
- Décès
- -
- Nationalité
- USA
James Tillis (born July 5, 1957) is a retired American professional boxer and actor. Known as "Quick", he was known for his fast hand speed, quite astonishing for a man of his size and build. A natural southpaw, Tillis turned around to orthodox midway in his amateur career. His left remained the stronger hand and for that reason, he had a powerful jab and left hook, together with the ability to switch stances while fighting. Tillis challenged for the WBA world heavyweight title in 1981, but was defeated in a fifteen round unanimous decision fight against Mike Weaver. Tillis was the first man to go the distance with Mike Tyson in 1986, breaking his knockout-streak and giving him a relatively close fight, nearly a draw, with two of three judges scoring the fight 6-to-4. (in the words of Hall of Fame's Gil Clancy, Tillis was "one punch" away from victory.) He holds notable wins over Ron Stander by TKO in the 7th round in 1980, and the hard punching Earnie Shavers by ten-round decision in 1982. Tillis fought for the last time in 2001 at the age of 44.A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was the firstborn son of James Tillis and wife Rose. Tillis attended Mclain High School and grew up in a very religious southern family, with an alcoholic father and a deeply religious mother. His mother would later join First Baptist Mohawk Church under the leadership of Pastor Clint Simmons. He dreamed about being a professional prize fighter and was given the nickname "Quick" by his first cousin Keith Reed."Quick" was influenced to begin training to become a boxer after he listened to the 1964 bout between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston on the radio. He enlisted the help of noted trainer Ed Duncan, by becoming involved in the sport at the O'Brien Park recreation center in north Tulsa. Tillis' amateur record of 92–8 led to his being considered for the United States Olympic team. Due to an illness, he was unable to compete in the Olympic trials.However, his impressive amateur career included three state Golden Gloves and four state AAU titles. He lost to future pro opponent Greg Page at the 1976 National Golden Gloves, and to Charles Singleton at the 1978 National Golden Gloves in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At the 1977 USA–USSR Duals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he lost on points to the Soviet light heavyweight David Kvachadze. He also managed to beat future pro contender Renaldo Snipes, who he later turned pro with on the same card in 1978.citation neededTillis began his professional boxing career in 1978, with a first-round knockout of Ron Stephany. He won his first 20 fights with 16 knockouts. One of his most impressive early victories was a seventh-round knockout of Ron Stander in 1980. Stander had once challenged Joe Frazier for the world title and was regarded as one of boxing's most durable fighters. Other notable wins included a knockout of the South American champion Domingo D'Elia, and a points win over the sometimes dangerous fringe contender Mike Koranicki. His co-managers were Beau Williford and Gary Bentley.
Date | Adversaire | Derniers résultats des adversaires | Lieu | Result |
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2001-04-13 | Rob Calloway | WLWWWW | Civic Arena, Saint Joseph | LOST Technical knockout |
1999-10-16 | Tim Puller | WWWWWW | Issaquah | LOST Unanimous decision |
1996-08-30 | Cliff Couser | WDWLWW | Quay Centennial Building, Vancouver | LOST Technical knockout |
1996-06-21 | Craig Payne | LWLLLL | Quay Centennial Building, Vancouver | WIN Unanimous decision |
1995-12-07 | Will Hinton | WDLWLW | Denver | NC No Contest |
1992-10-08 | Alexander Zolkin | WWWWWW | Ohio Center, Columbus | LOST Unanimous decision |
1992-02-28 | Stan Johnson | LLLLWL | Union Hall, Countryside | WIN Technical knockout |
1991-11-22 | Danny Blake | LLLLLL | Peoria | WIN Split-decision |
1991-01-11 | Tommy Morrison | WWWWWW | Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City | LOST Technical knockout |
1990-12-07 | Carlton West | LWLLLW | Valley Sports Arena, Roanoke | WIN Technical knockout |
1989-03-20 | Adilson Rodrigues | WWWWWW | Toledo | LOST Unanimous decision |
1989-01-14 | Arthel Lawhorn | WWLWLW | The Palace, Auburn Hills | LOST Unanimous decision |
1988-11-30 | Gary Mason | WWWWWW | Elephant & Castle Centre, Southwark | LOST Technical knockout |
1988-07-16 | Evander Holyfield | WWWWWW | Caesars Tahoe, Outdoor Arena, Stateline | LOST Corner retirement |
1988-04-09 | Rodney Smith | LLWLLL | Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas | WIN KO |
1987-10-16 | Dennis Jackson | LWLWWW | Convention Hall, Atlantic City | WIN KO |
1987-06-23 | Johnny Du Plooy | WWWWWW | Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg | LOST Technical knockout |
1987-03-24 | Frank Bruno | WWWWWL | Wembley Arena, Wembley | LOST Technical knockout |
1987-03-06 | Ronnie Douglas | debut | Fort Smith | WIN Technical knockout |
1987-01-08 | Mike Williams | WWWWWW | Marriot Brookhollow, Houston | LOST Technical knockout |
1986-11-11 | Avery Rawls | WWWLWW | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | DRAW Majority decision |
1986-10-28 | Lorenzo Boyd | WLWWLL | Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh | WIN KO |
1986-10-18 | Eddie Richardson | LWLWLL | Mesquite | WIN Points |
1986-09-15 | Joe Bugner | WWWLWL | Entertainment Centre, Sydney | LOST Unanimous decision |
1986-07-29 | Art Terry | W | Continental Inn, Lexington | WIN Unanimous decision |
1986-06-17 | Mark Young | WWLLL | Tulsa | WIN KO |
1986-05-03 | Mike Tyson | WWWWWW | Civic Center, Glens Falls | LOST Unanimous decision |
1986-01-25 | Tyrell Biggs | WWWWWW | Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster | LOST Unanimous decision |
1985-09-07 | Gerrie Coetzee | WWWDWL | Ellis Park Rugby Stadium, Johannesburg | LOST Unanimous decision |
1985-05-20 | Marvis Frazier | WWLWWW | Lawlor Events Center, Reno | LOST Unanimous decision |
1984-12-15 | Bashir Wadud | LLLLLW | Genesee Theater, Waukegan | WIN Unanimous decision |
1984-10-23 | Carl Williams | WWWWWW | Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | LOST Unanimous decision |
1984-08-20 | Michael Bennett | LLL | Miami | WIN KO |
1984-07-10 | Billy Joe Thomas | LWWLLL | Tulsa | WIN KO |
1984-04-26 | Bobby Crabtree | WWWWWW | Excelsior Hotel, Tulsa | WIN KO |
1984-02-09 | Otis Bates | WLLLWW | Tulsa | WIN KO |
1983-09-23 | Tim Witherspoon | WWWWLW | Richfield Coliseum, Richfield | LOST Technical knockout |
1983-07-09 | Lynwood Jones | LWLLWL | DiVinci Manor, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1983-05-22 | Larry Givens | LLWLLL | Bismarck Pavillon, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1983-04-25 | Grady Daniels | LLLLLL | Congress Americana Hotel, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1983-03-28 | Leroy Boone | LWLDLL | Congress Americana Hotel, Chicago | WIN Points |
1982-11-26 | Greg Page | WWWWWL | Astrodome, Houston | LOST Technical knockout |
1982-08-14 | Pinklon Thomas | WWWWWW | Stouffers Ballroom, Cleveland | LOST Technical knockout |
1982-06-11 | Earnie Shavers | WWWWWW | Caesars Palace, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas | WIN Unanimous decision |
1982-03-13 | Jerry Williams | LWWLL | Sands Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | WIN KO |
1981-10-03 | Mike Weaver | WLWWWW | Horizon Arena, Rosemont | LOST Unanimous decision |
1981-03-09 | Tom Fischer | WWWWLW | Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago | WIN Unanimous decision |
1980-11-13 | Domingo D'Elia | WWWDWD | International Amphitheatre, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1980-08-14 | Mike Koranicki | DWLLWL | International Amphitheatre, Chicago | WIN Unanimous decision |
1980-06-12 | Eric Sedillo | WWWWWL | Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1980-05-15 | Walter Santemore | WLLWLL | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | WIN Unanimous decision |
1980-04-17 | Frank Schram | LLLLWW | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1980-03-03 | Ron Stander | WLLWLL | International Amphitheatre, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1980-02-01 | Roy Wallace | WWLLLW | International Amphitheatre, Chicago | WIN Unanimous decision |
1979-12-13 | Al Jones | LWLLLL | Civic Center, Tulsa | WIN KO |
1979-11-20 | Harry Terrell | WWWWLL | Circle Arena, Chicago | WIN KO |
1979-10-19 | Bob Whaley | debut | Circle Campus Arena, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1979-09-07 | Jimmy Cross | WWLWW | Circle Arena, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1979-07-30 | Charles Atlas | LLLLLL | International Amphitheatre, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1979-07-20 | Henry Porter | WWWWWW | University of Illinois, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1979-06-11 | George Gofarth | W | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1979-03-31 | Rocky Lane | debut | Park West Theater, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1979-02-28 | Sylvester Wilder | LLLLLL | DePaul University, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1979-02-02 | Dave Watkins | LLL | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | WIN KO |
1978-12-15 | Al Bell | LLLLLL | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago | WIN Technical knockout |
1978-11-18 | Ron Stephany | LLL | DePaul Alumni Hall, Chicago | WIN KO |