James Smith

James Smith's professional boxing career spanned over 17 years, from 1981 to 1999, with a total of 62 fights. He had a record of 44 wins, 17 losses, one draw, and zero no-contests. Out of his 44 wins, 32 of them were via knockout (KO) with two world title wins.

Smith made his professional debut at the age of 28 on November 5, 1981, fighting against James Broad, losing via 4th round KO. After his loss, he went on to win 14 consecutive fights, including 12 wins by stoppage, which demonstrated his impressive resilience and fighting spirit.

Three years later, at the age of 31, Smith had his first world title fight against Larry Holmes for the IBF title on November 9, 1984, after 15 professional fights, but lost to Holmes during the 12th round via technical knockout (TKO).

Despite this setback, Smith didn't give up, and on April 5, 1986, he beat Mike Weaver via first-round TKO, which showed he was still a contender in the heavyweight division.

December 12, 1986, marked another significant milestone in Smith's career when he won the WBA heavyweight title from Tim Witherspoon. Smith beat Witherspoon via first-round KO, a dominant performance that solidified his position in the boxing world as a heavyweight champion.

Smith's career indeed had its ups and downs; he faced defeats but also achieved some impressive victories. April 4, 1990, was another noteworthy moment in his career when he won the WBA heavyweight title from Mike Weaver, beating Weaver via unanimous decision during the 12th round.

While Smith's career was full of accomplishments, it also had its share of disappointments. He had a total of 17 losses in his professional boxing career, including two of them in title bouts and 15 in non-title bouts. It's worth mentioning that he suffered his first loss in his professional debut against James Broad via 4th round KO. He also lost 10 times through decisions and seven times via KO.

Smith's last professional fight was a non-title rematch against Larry Holmes on June 18, 1999. Unfortunately, he lost the fight via 8th round TKO. This final defeat marked the end of an incredible career for Smith, though he retired with a record of 44-17-1, a testament to his strong character and perseverance.

In conclusion, James Smith has had a remarkable career in professional boxing, spanning over 17 years. His impressive record of 44 wins, 17 losses, and 32 KO wins has cemented his place as a heavyweight boxing legend. Even in the face of defeat, Smith never gave up, and his accomplishments speak for themselves.

James Smith Fight Record