Jamal James poised to bounce back from loss, 16 months layoff

Jamal James will return to his home in Minneapolis on Saturday, February 25, losing to Rajav Butaev and returning to the ring after a lengthy layoff to face Alberto Palmetta.

James hasn’t played since losing to Rajab Butayev in October 2021. Prior to that, he had seven wins after his first career loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2016.

James, who currently has a 27-2 record (12 KOs), is still campaigning as a welterweight, and since turning pro in 2010, he’s 6’2″ and currently 34 years old. shows great dedication.

Opponent Palmetta (18-1, 13 KO0) is a 32-year-old Argentinian southpaw who lost to Gonzalo Coria in 2017 in his seventh professional fight. A real step forward, this week’s workout shows that he’s back strong.

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“It’s time to go. I’ve been wanting this for so long and I’m so happy to be fighting at home. The most important thing for me is to finish this layoff and get into the ring period.

“I know a lot of eyes will be on me after my last fight, but I love the pressure and handle it well. It makes me a better fighter. There’s a lot to say about it.” Instead, I’m going to show you.

“The gym is my home and we are at home. Keep and uplift your spirits.

“We have a great facility here, so there is no excuse not to perform at your best when you step into the ring.

“My team keeps me focused during my setbacks. I know I have to stay focused and eventually opportunities come my way. is not necesary to.”

Sankara Frazier, James’ trainer

“Sometimes it’s not a bad thing to let your body rest. We’ve been working on this since Jamal was a kid. It’s about focusing and practicing on the little things we wanted to fix.” It was an opportunity, and we believe it’s the little things that really matter.

“The fire is always burning in Jamal.

“Every time Jamal James steps into the ring, we’re always looking for the best version of him. So I’m just looking for Jamal to be better than last time.”