Minneapolis boxer Jamal James staying sharp after title fight postponed
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Welterweight contender and Minneapolis native Jamal James was set to fight Thomas Dulorme for a vacant interim belt on April 11. But with the COVID-19 crisis, the bout has been postponed.
The fight was be the main draw in James’ fifth fight in a row at the Armory in downtown Minneapolis.
We caught up with Jamal, whose nickname is Shango, to get his thoughts on having to wait longer for this long-awaited title shot opportunity, and more.
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James (26-1, 12 KOs), 31, has won six fights in a row, including four at the Armory.
Jamal 'Shango' James talks to our Darren Wolfson at his gym, Circle of Discipline, in Minneapolis.[KSTP: Jeff Brioschi]
A new date for the card hasn’t been announced yet.