James Scott Defeats Eddie Gregory

Date: October 12, 1978 • Location: Washington, United States

While in prison for murder, boxer James Scott defeated Eddie "The Flame" Gregory, a leading light heavyweight.

James Onque Scott Jr. was an American boxer and convicted felon. He became the second-highest-ranked contender in the World Boxing Association's (WBA) light heavyweight division while incarcerated at Rahway State Prison in Avenel, New Jersey. Scott fought a total of 22 professional fights, 11 of which were contested while he was in prison. Scott earned pay and WBA rankings from many of those fights, which was considered controversial.