Jamel Herring

High school (ages 12+)
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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jamel-herring

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1. When was Jamel Herring born?October 30, 1985
2. What was Jamel Herring's job?Held the WBO Junior Lightweight Title from 2019 to 2021
3. How heavy is Jamel Herring?Junior Lightweight
4. What nationality was Jamel Herring?American
5. What is the sanctioning body?World Boxing Organization (WBO)
6. Who is Jamel Herring?Jamel Herring is an American professional boxer who became a world champion. He was born on October 30, 1985, and is known for his skill and dedication in the ring.

Professional Boxer: An athlete who engages in boxing matches as a paid profession, adhering to established rules and regulations.
WBO Junior Lightweight Title: The championship belt awarded by the World Boxing Organization to the top-ranked fighter in the junior lightweight weight class.
Sanctioning Body: An organization that governs professional boxing, setting rules, ranking fighters, and approving championship bouts.
Ring Generalship: The skill of controlling the fighting space in the boxing ring and dictating the pace and flow of the bout.