Best fights of Joe Smith Jr.
Over 14 years as a professional, Joe Smith Jr. has compiled a 28-5 (22) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Joe Smith Jr. KOs Andrzej Fonfara
On June 18, 2016 Joe Smith Jr. fought Andrzej Fonfara for the WBC International light heavyweight title. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 21-1, and Fonfara was 28 with a record of 28-3. Jr. was on a 15-fight winning streak and Fonfara was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Andrzej Fonfara via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Joe Smith Jr. defeats Maxim Vlasov
On April 10, 2021 Joe Smith Jr. fought Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO light heavyweight title. Jr. was 31 years old with a record of 26-3, and Vlasov was 34 with a record of 45-3. Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak and Vlasov was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jr. won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Joe Smith Jr. KOs Eleider Álvarez
On August 22, 2020 Joe Smith Jr. faced Eleider Álvarez in a light heavyweight bout. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 25-3, and Álvarez was 36 with a record of 25-1. Both Jr. and Álvarez were coming off a win. Jr. stopped Eleider Álvarez via KO in the 9th round.
4. Joe Smith Jr. defeats Jesse Hart
On January 11, 2020 Joe Smith Jr. fought Jesse Hart for the vacant WBO-NABO light heavyweight title. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 24-3, and Hart was 30 with a record of 26-2. Jr. was coming off a loss, while Hart was coming off a win. Jr. won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Joe Smith Jr. KOs Steve Geffrard
On January 15, 2022 Joe Smith Jr. defended his WBO light heavyweight title against Steve Geffrard. Jr. was 32 years old with a record of 27-3, and Geffrard was 31 with a record of 18-2. Jr. was on a 3-fight winning streak and Geffrard was on a 18-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Steve Geffrard via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.