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James Smith is a former professional boxer born in 1953 in Magnolia, North Carolina. Smith’s nickname was Bonecrusher. He was a former WBA World Heavyweight Champion and was the first heavyweight champion to have a college degree. His most notable fights in his career were against Mike Tyson, Larry Holmes, Razor Ruddock, Frank Bruno, and Tim Witherspoon. Smith finished his career with 44 wins and 17 losses.

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7 Mar, 1987

Tyson v Smith: W 12

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Tyson adds the WBA title to the WBC belt he took from Trevor Berbick with a 12 round unanimous decision in Las Vegas over Smith.  The spoiling defensive tactics of Smith frustrate the huge crowd and worldwide TV audience, but Tyson moves to 29-0 and now just needs Tony Tucker’s IBF belt to become the undisputed heavyweight champ.

1987-03-07 Mike Tyson vs James Smith (full fight)