James "Jim" Boyd was a boxer from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States, who competed in the Light Heavyweight division during his career as an amateur.
Career
Boyd turned pro in 1959 and had limited success.
Achievements
Boyd was the National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion of 1956, and the Olympic Light Heavyweight (179 pounds) Gold Medalist at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. He retired in 1962 having won 2, lost 2, and drawn 3, with 1 KO.
