Professional Career
The 6'5" heavyweight prospect is currently 7-2 (3KO) . James turned professional in March 2008, signing an exclusive promotional agreement with Joe DeGuardia's StarBoxing. Frustrated after two years with only two professional bouts, James decided to secure his release from StarBoxing and is currently a promotional free agent.
In June 2008, hall-of-fame trainer Emmanuel Steward invited the talented southpaw to join IBF/WBO World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko to help prepare Wladimir for a mandatory title defense against Tony "The Tiger" Thompson in Germany . James' athleticism, combined with his exceptional hand and foot speed impressed Steward so much that he not only made him Wladimir's chief sparring partner, but also offered James the opportunity to debut on the undercard. James made the most of his shot, winning a shut out decision over 4 rounds against Timo Schwarm on July 12, 2008.
James answered Klitschko's call a second time in February 2009, joining former IBF Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd and Tony Thompson in training camp, this time to prepare WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko as he geared up to face Cuban amateur standout and former Cruiserweight champion Juan Carlos Gomez in Stuttgart, Germany. Again, James was offered a spot on the undercard. The fistic education paid off on March 21, 2009, as James blitzed Taras Varva in less than one round . Nate has since worked with then WBA Heavyweight Champion David Haye in preparation for his high profile bout with Audley Harrison and Wladimir Klitschko for his rematch with Tony Thompson.
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