Jamel Herring

About

Boxer known for holding the WBO lightweight title from 2019 to 2021. In 2003, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served two tours of duty in Iraq. He began training for amateur boxing matches two years prior to his enlistment. In 2012, he competed as part of the U.S. boxing team at the Olympic Games in London, England. 

Before Fame

He began boxing in his sophomore year of high school. 

Trivia

In 2020, he was ranked #4 best active lightweight boxer by two separate organizations. 

Family Life

He is the son of Michael Mitchell and Jeanine Herring. On September 26, 2015, he married Jennifer Dickerson, whom he had known since childhood. He is the father of six children: Kamren, Stephen, Ariyanah, Jamel, Jazmyne and Justice. In July of 2009, Ariyanah died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. 

Associated With

On October 23, 2021, he lost his title to undefeated champion Shakur Stevenson.