Jimmy McCarter

Name: Jimmy McCarter
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
Birthplace: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record

In 1953 Jimmy McCarter of Chester, PA who fought out of the Lloyd Athletic Club won the Diamond Belt in Philadelphia. McCarter was a fullback for the University of Washington football team.

• 1953 National AAU Tournament (Boston, MA)
  • Apr 15 Jimmy McCarter W 3 - Quarterfinals

In 1956 he was the National AAU heavyweight champion. McCarter beat Sonny Liston as an amateur in 1953.

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Preceded by: George Moore

National AAU Heavyweight Champion 1956

Succeeded by: Lee Williams

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Sources

• "McCarter Wins Split Decision", January 27, 1960, Los Angeles Times (mentions he played college football)