James Tillis nickname(s):
Quick, James "Quick" Tillis
James Tillis date of birth:
July 5, 1957
How old is James Tillis?
69
Where was James Tillis born?
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
How tall is James Tillis?
6' 5" (196 cm)
James Tillis body shape:
Large
What color is James Tillis's hair?
Black
What is James Tillis's ethnicity?
Black
What is James Tillis nationality?
American
What is James Tillis's occupation?
Actor, Former Boxer
James Tillis claim to fame:
The Color Purple
Short Biography
James Tillis (born July 5, 1957) is a former professional boxer. Known as "Quick", he was known for his fast hand speed. Tillis challenged for the WBA world heavyweight title in 1981, but was defeated by fifteen round unanimous decision to Mike Weaver. Tillis was the first man to go the distance with a prime Mike Tyson in 1986. He holds notable wins over Ron Stander by TKO 7 in 1980, and the hard punching Earnie Shavers by ten round decision in 1982. Tillis fought for the last time in 2001 at the age of 44.