All boxersLonnie Smith
“Lightning”
Boxing44-7-2RECORD
26WINS BY KO / TKO
18WINS BY DECISION
53PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Harlan Alonso Smith |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Lightning |
| Date of birth | Not added yet |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Denver, Colorado, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Light welterweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 171 cm (5′7″) |
| Reach | 174 cm (69″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1980–1999 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 8 Aug 1980 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Diosbelys Hurtado, 19 Jun 1999 |
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Titles and honours
- WBC super lightweight champion (1985–1986)
- NABF welterweight champion (1990)
Background
American boxer from Denver who won the WBC super lightweight title by stopping the previously unbeaten Billy Costello in 1985. He later challenged Julio César Chávez for the same title in 1991.
Fight history
53 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Diosbelys Hurtado | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 Jun 1999 | Miami, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Clarence Barnes | KO | 8 | 30 Oct 1998 | Tampa, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Gilberto Flores | Decision (split) | 10 | 15 Aug 1998 | Villa Park, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Reggie Strickland | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 22 May 1998 | Villa Park, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Walter Cowans | KO | 1 | 14 Mar 1998 | Altoona, Iowa, US | ||
| Win | Francisco Barra | TKO | 2 | 29 Oct 1997 | San Diego, California, US | ||
| Win | Miguel González | KO | 5 | 23 Apr 1997 | Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Dennis Allen | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Feb 1997 | Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Sean Crowdus | TKO | 3 | 18 Aug 1995 | Denver, Colorado, US | ||
| Win | Jason Wilson | KO | 1 | 9 Jun 1995 | Erlanger, Kentucky, US | ||
| Win | Cornell Colbert | TKO | 2 | 12 May 1995 | Erlanger, Kentucky, US | ||
| Win | Walter Cowans | TKO | 1 | 7 Apr 1995 | Erlanger, Kentucky, US | ||
| Win | Marvin Ladson | TKO | 2 | 4 Oct 1994 | Memphis, Tennessee, US | ||
| Win | Jerry Strickland | KO | 1 | 27 May 1994 | Denver, Colorado, US | ||
| Win | Tyrone Mack | TKO | 6 | 12 Feb 1994 | Des Moines, Iowa, US | ||
| Loss | Ike Quartey | Decision (points) | 10 | 16 Oct 1993 | Levallois-Perret, France | ||
| Loss | Wilfredo Rivera | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Jun 1993 | Inglewood, California, US | ||
| Draw | Derrell Coley | Decision (majority) | 10 | 17 May 1993 | Inglewood, California, US | ||
| Win | Jorge Hernandez | TKO | 2 | 18 Dec 1992 | Guadalajara, Mexico | ||
| Win | Ismael Diaz | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 24 Nov 1992 | Reseda, California, US | ||
| Loss | Julio César Chávez | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 14 Sep 1991 | Paradise, Nevada, US | For WBC super lightweight title | |
| Win | Darren McGrew | TKO | 7 | 7 Apr 1991 | Hollywood, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Eduardo Valdez | TKO | 2 | 8 Dec 1990 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Antonio Garcia | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 23 Oct 1990 | Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Henry Anaya Jr | TKO (corner retirement) | 10 | 20 Aug 1990 | Paradise, Nevada, US | Won vacant NABF welterweight title | |
| Win | Juan Soberanes | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 Feb 1990 | Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Roberto Urias | KO | 3 | 16 Mar 1989 | San Diego, California, US | ||
| Win | Ron Villa | TKO | 10 | 8 May 1987 | Denver, Colorado, US | ||
| Loss | Andy Nance | Decision (split) | 10 | 4 Dec 1986 | San Carlos, California, US | ||
| Loss | René Arredondo | TKO | 5 | 5 May 1986 | Los Angeles, California, US | Lost WBC super lightweight title | |
| Win | Billy Costello | TKO | 8 | 21 Aug 1985 | New York City, New York, US | Won WBC super lightweight title | |
| Win | Joey Soler | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 May 1985 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Frank Montgomery | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 4 Oct 1984 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Thomas Baker | TKO | 9 | 17 Jul 1984 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Todd Longmuir | TKO (corner retirement) | 7 | 17 May 1984 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Danny Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 26 Apr 1984 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Forrest Winchester | Decision (points) | 10 | 1 Mar 1984 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Thomas Baker | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 14 Jan 1984 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Victor Flores | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 15 Dec 1982 | Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Jones | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 14 Aug 1982 | Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Eugene Ellington | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 26 Jun 1982 | Highland Heights, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Nate Stewart | Decision (points) | 6 | 9 Apr 1982 | Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | C B Brown | TKO | 2 | 21 Mar 1982 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Carl Williams | KO | 4 | 24 Feb 1982 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Dennis Shea | KO | 2 | 5 Feb 1982 | Denver, Colorado, US | ||
| Draw | Terry Butler | Decision (points) | 6 | 9 Aug 1981 | Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Victor Hernandez | Decision (points) | 8 | 1 Jul 1981 | Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Krueger | TKO | 1 | 27 Jun 1981 | Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Elias Rodriguez | TKO | 2 | 11 Apr 1981 | Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | George Crawford | Decision (points) | 4 | 22 Mar 1981 | Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Danny Cruz | Decision (points) | 4 | 2 Oct 1980 | Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Alberto Sevilla | TKO | 1 | 22 Aug 1980 | Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Daniel Munoz | KO | 2 | 8 Aug 1980 | Paradise, Nevada, US | Pro debut |
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