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Jamel Herring

"SEMPR FI"
2-0-0BKFC ChampionBantamweightUnited StatesUnited States
Boxing 19-5Pro bare-knuckle 3-0BKFC record 2-0-0
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LAST FIGHT
WINvs John DodsonSD · R5 02:00
BKFCBKFC 95 Newark: Herring vs Dodson·October 17, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Jamel Herring holds a professional bare-knuckle boxing record of 2-0-0. Herring also has 24 recorded Boxing bouts. Herring also has 3 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: October 17, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Reach
72"183 cm
DOB
Oct 30, 1985
Age
41
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Coram, New York

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Jackson Jon England
    The Gathering· Apr 3, 2024· Featherweight· 19-5
    SD
  2. WIN
    vs Nicholas Molina
    Heroes on the Hudson· Nov 7, 2023· 19-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:49
  3. LOSS
    vs Jamaine Ortiz
    Alimkhanuly vs. Dignum· May 21, 2022· Lightweight· 18-4
    UD
  4. LOSS
    vs Shakur Stevenson
    Herring vs. Stevenson· Oct 23, 2021· Featherweight· 18-3
    TKO
    R10 · 1:30
  5. WIN
    vs Carl Frampton
    Herring vs. Frampton· Apr 3, 2021· Featherweight· 18-2
    TKO
    R6 · 1:40
  6. WIN
    vs Jonathan Oquendo-Arnaldi
    Herring vs. Oquendo· Sep 5, 2020· Featherweight· 17-2
    DQ
  7. WIN
    vs Lamont Roach Jr.
    Herring vs. Roach· Nov 9, 2019· Featherweight· 16-2
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Masayuki Ito
    Herring vs Ito· May 25, 2019· Featherweight· 15-2
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Adeilson Dos Santos
    Zurdo vs. Hart· Dec 14, 2018· 14-2
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs John Vincent Moralde
    Ramirez vs. Orozco· Sep 14, 2018· Featherweight· 13-2
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Juan Pablo Sanchez
    Linares vs. Lomachenko· May 12, 2018· 12-2
    TKO
    R5 · 1:28
  12. LOSS
    vs Ladarius Miller
    Herring vs. Miller· Aug 22, 2017· 11-2
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Art Hovhannisyan
    Easter Jr vs. Cruz· Feb 10, 2017· 11-1
    TKO
    R3 · 3:00
  14. LOSS
    vs Denis Shafikov
    Herring vs. Shafikov· Jul 2, 2016· 10-1
    TKO
    R10 · 0:36
  15. WIN
    vs Yakubu Amidu
    Broner vs. Allakverdiev· Oct 3, 2015· 10-0
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Hector Velazquez
    Wade vs. Soliman· Jun 26, 2015· 9-0
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Hector Marengo
    Harrison vs. Smith· Mar 6, 2015· 8-0
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Luis Alberto Pelayo
    Ortiz vs. Kayode· Sep 11, 2014· 7-0
    TKO
    R2 · 1:04
  19. WIN
    vs Antonio Sanchez
    Peterson vs. Jean· Jan 25, 2014· 6-0
    SD
  20. WIN
    vs Lance Williams
    Broner vs. Maidana· Dec 14, 2013· 5-0
    TKO
    R2 · 2:59
  21. WIN
    vs Calvin Smith
    Malignaggi vs. Broner· Jun 22, 2013· 4-0
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Victor Galindo
    Matthysse vs. Peterson· May 18, 2013· 3-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:01
  23. WIN
    vs Carlos Lopez Ruiz
    Broner vs. Rees· Feb 16, 2013· 2-0
    TKO
    R3 · 3:00
  24. WIN
    vs Jose M Valderrama
    Ramos vs. Williams· Dec 8, 2012· 1-0
    UD

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBoxing
  • 2026BKFC World Bantamweight Championship · BKFC
  • 2019WBO junior lightweight (super featherweight) world title · WBO
  • 2018IBF-USBA junior lightweight title (regional) · IBF
  • 2012Competitor · Olympics · light welterweight (64 kg)
  • 2012Champion · US National Championships · light welterweight
  • 2012Bronze · Aiba Americas Olympic Qualifier · light welterweight
  • 2011Champion · US Olympic Trials · light welterweight
  • 2010Silver · Military World Games
  • 2001Started in Boxing
  • Champion · Armed Forces Championships
  • All-Marine Boxing Hall of Fame inductee
  • United States national team · Boxing · 2011-2012
  • Boxing 81-15 · Record
  • All-Marine Boxing Team (US Marine Corps), Camp Lejeune · 2006-2013

Camp

  • Team Crawford / BoMac camp · Omaha, Nebraska, United States Former

Coaches

  • Wayne McCullough · Head coach
  • Austin Trout · Mentor
  • Brian McIntyre · Head coach
  • Mike Stafford · Head coach
  • Manny Robles · Head coach
  • Red Spikes · Boxing coach
  • Esau Dieguez · Boxing coach
  • Austin Hendrickson · Boxing coach
  • Ron Simms · Boxing coach
  • Reuben Woodruff · Boxing coach
  • Narcisco Aleman · Boxing coach
  • Jesse Ravelo · Boxing coach

Training partners

  • Terence Crawford

Career stats

Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 2-0-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed10.00per min
60% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.80per min
50% avoided
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Official BKFC Ranking

Jamel Herring's standing in the official BKFC rankings.

Current
Champion Bantamweight
Peak
Champion Bantamweight
First ranked
Aug 27, 2026
Times ranked
6

Bantamweight

C#5#10#15Aug 27, 2026 · COct 31, 2026 · CC

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jamel Herring fight next?

Jamel Herring has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Jamel Herring's record?

Jamel Herring's professional bare-knuckle boxing record is 2-0-0.

Who is Jamel Herring fighting next?

Jamel Herring's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Jamel Herring fight last?

Jamel Herring most recently fought John Dodson at BKFC 95 Newark: Herring vs Dodson on Saturday, October 17, 2026, WIN (Split Decision).

What weight class does Jamel Herring fight in?

Jamel Herring fights at Bantamweight.

How tall is Jamel Herring?

Jamel Herring is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

What is Jamel Herring's reach?

Jamel Herring has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Jamel Herring?

Jamel Herring is 41 years old (born Oct 30, 1985).

Where is Jamel Herring from?

Jamel Herring is from the United States.

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