James Thunder of Samoa representing Australian Boxing, remains today one of the most argued Heaviest handed hitters in Boxing History, with the Fastest Knockout in Boxing History, and who held a proud championed list of International Heavy Weight titles.
Australian World Heavyweight Champion
14 June 1992 – 26 March 1995
WBC International Heavyweight Champion
24 February 1990 – 21 January 1992
OPBF Heavyweight Champion
20 October 1989 – 8 May 1992
Australasian Heavyweight Champion
14 June 1992 – 25 September 1993
WBF (Federation) Heavyweight Champion
23 July 1993 – 19 November 1993
IBO Heavyweight Champion
29 Oct 1994 – 12 January 1996
WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Champion
17 March 1995 – 21 July 1995
The Legend James Thunder holds the World Record knockout on "first punch 1.5 seconds", at IMA Sports Arena, Flint, Michigan, U.S. against Crawford Grimsley. Although the test between Mr. James Thunder and Mr. Grimsley did not have the results from which the public foretold, many thinking it to be a close fight, Mr. Crawford Grimsley still remained a major contender for the U.S. World Heavy Weight title, and went the full 12 rounds against USA Heavy Weight Boxing Champion George Foreman.
The Media and Boxing Commentators afterwards began to wonder, if Mr. Crawford Grimsley was able to go 12 rounds with the Great George Foreman, all the way to where the judges made the final count and call, then what type of man was Mr. James Thunder, someone who was supposed to be close to retirement, a former Dinosaur with razor sharp teeth, his physical size had been bigger in his earlier career, someone who had much less support in the managing area, and someone who possibly only got into boxing for the 'Polynesian Island fun of it all'. Further interests into James Thunder died down quickly when his last matches seemed more purse motivated, and it was speculated that his Boxing adventure would soon end. James Thunder had a total of '28 knockout wins' by the end of his career, more than enough to confirm that his status as a World Record holder was not just a chance-hit, but was a true powerhouse heavyweight hitter who lived up to the hype.
"In Boxing, there is rarely a draw, so unfortunately Crawford seems like he's at a loss here, but no, he was a good fighter. He was a pro-broxer who went up against some the time's best, got hit, and still moved forward, winning 20 matches in a row after fighting George Foremen. Thank you Mr. Grimsley for the honor." Samoan writer
"In Boxing, there is rarely a draw, so unfortunately Crawford seems like he's at a loss here, but no, he was a good fighter. He was a pro-broxer who went up against some the time's best, got hit, and still moved forward, winning 20 matches in a row after fighting George Foremen. Thank you Mr. Grimsley for the honor." Samoan writer
The Samoan Mr. James Thunder went on to become Boxing Trainer after his retirement and married a beautiful Native American woman. He continued to live a humble life "work hard, play harder kinda guy", one writer described him. The 1980s-1990s left little HD footage for the online viewer to see today, but there are still boxing tributes (Jimmy Thunder Boxing Tribute) able to be found on social media.