Best fights of Ishe Smith
Over 19 years as a professional, Ishe Smith has compiled a 29-11 (12) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ishe Smith defeats Randall Bailey
On January 15, 2004 Ishe Smith fought Randall Bailey for the vacant WBC Continental Americas, IBF-USBA, and WBO-NABO welterweight titles. Smith was 25 years old with a record of 13-0, and Bailey was 29 with a record of 27-3. Smith was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Bailey was coming off a win. Smith won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
2. Ishe Smith defeats Cornelius Bundrage
On February 23, 2013 Ishe Smith fought Cornelius Bundrage for the IBF super welterweight title. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 24-5, and Bundrage was 39 with a record of 32-4. Both Smith and Bundrage were on a 3-fight winning streak. Smith won via majority decision. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
3. Ishe Smith loses to Erislandy Lara via unanimous decision
On December 12, 2014 Ishe Smith fought Erislandy Lara for the WBA (Regular) super welterweight title. Smith was 36 years old with a record of 26-6, and Lara was 31 with a record of 19-2-2. Smith was coming off a win, while Lara was coming off a loss. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Lara.
4. Ishe Smith KOs Ryan Davis
On May 2, 2014 Ishe Smith faced Ryan Davis. Smith was 35 years old with a record of 25-6, and Davis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Ryan Davis via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Ishe Smith loses to Carlos Molina via split decision
On September 14, 2013 Ishe Smith defended his IBF super welterweight title against Carlos Molina. Smith was 35 years old with a record of 25-5, and Molina was 30 with a record of 21-5-2. Smith was on a 4-fight winning streak and Molina was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Molina.
6. Ishe Smith KOs Óscar González
On August 25, 2006 Ishe Smith faced Óscar González. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 17-1, and González was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Óscar González via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Ishe Smith KOs Ayi Bruce
On May 4, 2012 Ishe Smith faced Ayi Bruce. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 22-5, and Bruce was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a win. Smith stopped Ayi Bruce via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Ishe Smith KOs Carlos De La Cruz
On February 8, 2008 Ishe Smith faced Carlos De La Cruz. Smith was 29 years old with a record of 18-2, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Carlos De La Cruz via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Ishe Smith KOs Edson Madrid
On December 27, 2002 Ishe Smith faced Edson Madrid. Smith was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Madrid was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Edson Madrid via KO in the 1st round.
10. Ishe Smith KOs Sal Lopez
On June 20, 2003 Ishe Smith faced Sal Lopez. Smith was 24 years old with a record of 11-0, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Sal Lopez via TKO in the 2nd round.