Derrick James has seven losses against seven opponents on his boxing record. For a list of James's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Derrick James".
On August 2, 2007 Derrick James faced off against Chris Henry in a light-heavyweight bout at age 35. He was coming in with a record of 20-7-1 (11). James lost the fight via 6th-round TKO.
On January 25, 2001 Derrick James faced off against James Lubwama at age 29. He was coming in with a record of 16-6 (9). James lost the fight via 8th-round TKO.
On October 6, 2000 Derrick James faced off against Ole Klemetsen at age 28. He was coming in with a record of 16-5 (9). James lost the fight via 8-round split decision.
On April 18, 1998 Derrick James faced off against Kenny Whack at age 26. He was coming in with a record of 15-4 (8). James lost the fight via 8-round unanimous decision.
On March 31, 1996 Derrick James faced off against Pedro Montiel at age 24. He was coming in with a record of 13-3 (7). James lost the fight via 3rd-round KO.
On October 10, 1995 Derrick James faced off against Otis Grant in a middleweight bout at age 23. He was coming in with a record of 13-2 (7), and Grant was 27 years old and with a record of 25-1 (15). James lost the fight via 11-round disqualification.
On November 5, 1994 Derrick James faced off against Joe Lipsey at age 22. He was coming in with a record of 10-1 (5). James lost the fight via 9th-round TKO.