Titles & Achievements
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English super-bantamweight title – won in 2013, defeating Jon Fernandes for the vacant title.
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British super-bantamweight title – won in March 2015 (defeated Josh Wale).
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Challenged for the WBA (Super) super-bantamweight world title in 2016 vs Guillermo Rigondeaux, but lost via corner retirement due to fractured jaw.
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Held the IBO featherweight title – won this in October 2022 vs Lerato Dlamini.
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In 2025, won the IBA and WBA (Interim) super-featherweight titles, defeating Albert Batyrgaziev by stoppage in round 4 on 2 July 2025.
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Other notable wins:
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Zelfa Barrett (Feb 2025) via unanimous decision.
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Various UK regional titles and European-level belts, plus a long professional record with many wins.
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Record (as of July 2025): 41 fights, 36 wins (15 by KO), 5 losses.
Biography
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Full name: James “Jazza” Dickens
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Birthdate: 12 April 1991
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Place of birth: Liverpool, England
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Style: Southpaw
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Weight classes: Super‐bantamweight, Featherweight, Super‐featherweight
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Amateur background:
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Started boxing at age 12 at Salisbury ABC. Moved to Golden Gloves ABC, then Everton Red Triangle.
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Represented country at junior level. Won the Senior ABA bantamweight title in 2010.
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Turning professional:
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Pro debut: January 2011.
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Won first 13 pro fights.
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Conclusion
Jazza Dickens is a boxer who embodies resilience, persistence, and late-career resurrection. Starting with solid amateur credentials and early domestic titles, he faced setbacks (notably in his first world title shot and losses) but steadily built back momentum. His victory in 2025 over Albert Batyrgaziev to claim interim super-featherweight world titles marks his crowning achievement so far, showing that persistence pays off. At 34, he’s not only reestablished himself at world level, but also serves as an inspiration for boxers who may feel past their peak. His story shows that with dedication, adaptation, and the right opportunities, fighters can still reach new heights later in their careers.