Jim Boyd (boxer)
James Felton "Jim" Boyd was an American boxer from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, who competed in the light heavyweight division during his career as an amateur. Boyd won the gold medal at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia.
Boyd was the National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion of 1956, and the Olympic light heavyweight gold medalist at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
Pro career
Boyd turned pro in 1959, only fighting a few times. He retired in 1962 having won 2, lost 2, and drawn 3, with 1 KO.
Other honors
A native of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Boyd was inducted into the Twin County County Hall of Fame in 2009.