James Smith losses
Over 18 years as a professional, James Smith has compiled a 44-17-1 (32) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. He has 17 losses against 16 different opponents, four of them in title fights.
17. James Smith loses to Larry Holmes in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 18, 1999 James Smith faced Larry Holmes in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Smith was 46 years old with a record of 44-16-1, and Holmes was 49 with a record of 66-6. Both Smith and Holmes were coming off a win. Holmes stopped Smith via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
16. James Smith loses to Joe Bugner via KO
On July 4, 1998 James Smith fought Joe Bugner for the vacant WBF (Federation) and WBF heavyweight titles. Smith was 45 years old with a record of 43-15-1, and Bugner was 48 with a record of 67-13-1. Both Smith and Bugner were on a 4-fight winning streak. Bugner stopped Smith via retirement in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
15. James Smith loses to Brian Nielsen via KO
On October 7, 1994 James Smith faced Brian Nielsen in a cruiserweight bout. Smith was 41 years old with a record of 39-14-1, and Nielsen was 29 with a record of 12-0. Smith was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Nielsen was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Nielsen stopped Smith via TKO in the 5th round.
14. James Smith loses to Axel Schulz via unanimous decision
On September 17, 1994 James Smith faced Axel Schulz in a cruiserweight bout. Smith was 41 years old with a record of 39-13-1, and Schulz was 25 with a record of 20-1-1. Smith was coming off a loss, while Schulz was on a 5-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Schulz.
13. James Smith loses to Lionel Butler via KO
On January 18, 1994 James Smith faced Lionel Butler. Smith was 40 years old with a record of 39-12-1, and Butler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Butler stopped Smith via TKO in the 3rd round.
12. James Smith loses to Daniel Dăncuță via unanimous decision
On December 3, 1993 James Smith faced Daniel Dăncuță. Smith was 40 years old with a record of 37-11-1, and Dăncuță was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 4-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dăncuță.
11. James Smith loses to Michael Moorer via unanimous decision
On February 27, 1993 James Smith faced Michael Moorer in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 39 years old with a record of 33-10-1, and Moorer was 25 with a record of 30-0. Smith was coming off a loss, while Moorer was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Moorer.
10. James Smith loses to Greg Page via unanimous decision
On June 26, 1992 James Smith faced Greg Page in a cruiserweight bout. Smith was 39 years old with a record of 33-9-1, and Page was 33 with a record of 34-10. Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Page was coming off a loss. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Page.
9. James Smith loses to Levi Billups via unanimous decision
On November 4, 1991 James Smith faced Levi Billups. Smith was 38 years old with a record of 30-8-1, and Billups was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 11-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Billups.
8. James Smith loses to Donovan Ruddock via KO
On July 2, 1989 James Smith faced Donovan Ruddock in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 36 years old with a record of 19-7-1, and Ruddock was 25 with a record of 21-1-1. Ruddock was on a 12-fight winning streak. Ruddock stopped Smith via KO in the 7th round.
7. James Smith loses to Adílson Rodrigues via split decision
On August 9, 1987 James Smith faced Adílson Rodrigues. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 19-6, and Rodrigues was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a loss. Smith lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rodrigues.
6. James Smith loses to Mike Tyson via unanimous decision
On March 7, 1987 James Smith, the WBA heavyweight champion, met Mike Tyson, the WBC heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 19-5, and Tyson was 20 with a record of 28-0. Smith was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tyson was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Tyson.
5. James Smith loses to Marvis Frazier via unanimous decision
On February 23, 1986 James Smith faced Marvis Frazier in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 15-4, and Frazier was 25 with a record of 15-1. Smith was coming off a loss, while Frazier was on a 5-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Frazier.
4. James Smith loses to Tim Witherspoon via unanimous decision
On June 15, 1985 James Smith fought Tim Witherspoon for the NABF heavyweight title. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 15-3, and Witherspoon was 27 with a record of 20-2. Smith was coming off a win and Witherspoon was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Witherspoon.
3. James Smith loses to Tony Tubbs via unanimous decision
On March 15, 1985 James Smith faced Tony Tubbs. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 14-2, and Tubbs was 27 with a record of 19-0. Smith was coming off a loss, while Tubbs was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tubbs.
2. James Smith loses to Larry Holmes via KO
On November 9, 1984 James Smith fought Larry Holmes for the IBF and The Ring heavyweight titles. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 14-1, and Holmes was 35 with a record of 45-0. Smith was on a 14-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 45-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Smith via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
1. James Smith loses to James Broad via KO
On November 5, 1981 James Smith faced James Broad. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 0-0, and Broad was 0 with a record of 0-0. Broad stopped Smith via KO in the 4th round.