All boxersJames Smith
“Bonecrusher”
Boxing · Retired44-17-1RECORD
32WINS BY KO / TKO
12WINS BY DECISION
62PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 2-6-0 in 8 fights.
Profile
| Full name | James Smith |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Bonecrusher |
| Date of birth | 3 Apr 1953 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Magnolia, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 193 cm (6′4″) |
| Reach | 208 cm (82″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1981–1999 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 8 (1984–1999) |
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Titles and honours
- WBA heavyweight champion 1986–1987
- WBA Americas heavyweight champion 1990
Background
American heavyweight who knocked out Frank Bruno in 1984 and won the WBA title in 1986. He later became first chairman of the North Carolina Boxing Commission.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
8 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Larry Holmes | TKO | 8 | 18 Jun 1999 | – | |
| Loss | Michael Moorer | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 27 Feb 1993 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | Pinklon Thomas | KO | 1 | 8 Aug 1992 | Demopolis, Alabama, USA | |
| Loss | Mike Tyson | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 7 Mar 1987 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Tim Witherspoon | TKO | 1 | 2:12 | 12 Dec 1986 | New York City, New York, USA |
| Loss | Tim Witherspoon | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 15 Jun 1985 | Winchester, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Larry Holmes | TKO | 12 | 9 Nov 1984 | – | |
| Win | Frank Bruno | KO | 10 | 13 May 1984 |