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James Smith had 62 fights with 32 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Tim Witherspoon, Mike Tyson, Michael Moorer, Mike Weaver, and Larry Holmes. The following are Smith's top 10 fights.
On James Smith defeated Tim Witherspoon in the rematch via 1st round KO. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 19-5 (14 KOs). Witherspoon was 28 years old with a record of 25-2 (17 KOs). Smith won the WBA heavyweight title — his first world title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Smith's fights.
On James Smith lost to Mike Tyson via 12 round unanimous decision. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 19-6 (14 KOs). Tyson was 20 years old with an undefeated record of 28-0 (26 KOs). Smith lost his WBA heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Smith put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Smith's career.
On James Smith lost to Michael Moorer via 10 round unanimous decision. Smith was 39 years old with a record of 33-11-1 (26 KOs). Moorer was 25 years old with an undefeated record of 30-0 (28 KOs). Despite the loss, Smith put on a good fight.
On James Smith defeated Mike Weaver in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Smith was 37 years old with a record of 24-8-1 (18 KOs). Weaver was 38 years old with a record of 34-14-1 (24 KOs). Smith won the WBA heavyweight title.
On James Smith lost to Larry Holmes via 12th round TKO. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 14-2 (12 KOs). Holmes was 35 years old with an undefeated record of 45-0 (32 KOs). Despite the loss, Smith put on a good fight till it lasted.
On James Smith defeated British boxer Frank Bruno via 10th round KO. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 14-1 (12 KOs). Bruno was 22 years old with an undefeated record of 21-0 (21 KOs).
On James Smith defeated Mike Weaver via 1st round TKO. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 16-5 (13 KOs). Weaver was 34 years old with a record of 28-11-1 (19 KOs).
On James Smith lost to Tim Witherspoon via 12 round unanimous decision. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 15-4 (12 KOs). Witherspoon was 27 years old with a record of 20-2 (14 KOs). Despite the loss, Smith put on a good fight.
On James Smith defeated Cuban boxer José Ribalta via 10 round split decision. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 15-3 (12 KOs). Ribalta was 22 years old with a record of 17-1-1 (12 KOs).
On James Smith lost to German boxer Axel Schulz via 10 round unanimous decision. Smith was 41 years old with a record of 39-14-1 (29 KOs). Schulz was 25 years old with a record of 20-1-1 (10 KOs). Despite the loss, Smith put on a good fight.