Jim Watt (boxer)

Jim Watt
MBE
Personal information
NationalityScottish
BornJames Park Watt
(1948-07-18) 18 July 1948
Glasgow, Scotland
WeightLightweight
Boxing career
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins38
Win by KO27
Losses8

Jim Watt MBE (born 18 July 1948) is a Scottish former boxer and commentator who became world champion in the lightweight division when Roberto Durán left the title vacant in 1979 and the WBC had him fight Alfredo Pitalua. Watt knocked out Pitalua in twelve rounds.