Jimmy Rosette
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Name: Jimmy Rosette
Birth Name: James Columbus Rosette
Hometown: San Diego, California, USA
Birthplace: Jennings, Louisiana, USA
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 180cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
Jimmy Rosette, fighting at 165 pounds, represented the United States at the 1964 Tokyo Olympiad. His results were:
- 1st round bye
- Lost to Joe Darkey (Ghana) 2-3
In 1961 Rosette won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, at heavyweight over Ray Patterson. At 183 lbs he staggered Ray in the second and third rounds, according to the UP. At the time he was serving as a United States Navy gunner's mate. Video: [1]
