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Lonnie Smith (boxer)

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Lonnie Smith
Born
Harlan Alonso Smith

(1962-11-25) November 25, 1962 (age 61)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesLightning
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)
Reach68+12 in (174 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights53
Wins44
Wins by KO26
Losses7
Draws2

Harlan Alonso Smith, known as Lonnie Smith (born November 5, 1962, in Denver, Colorado), is an American boxer at Welterweight. He was the WBC Junior Welterweight World Champion when he knocked out the previously undefeated and reigning champion Billy Costello in August 1985.

Professional career

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Known as "Lightning" Lonnie, Smith turned pro in 1980 and lost once in his first 22 fights, before he had a win over undefeated Billy Costello to capture the WBC Light Welterweight world title in 1985.[1] He lost the title in his first defense to Rene Arredondo via 5th round TKO.

Julio César Chávez fight

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In 1991 he took on WBC Light Welterweight Title holder Julio César Chávez, but lost a one-sided decision.[2]

Before their bout, the two had a confrontation at McCarran International Airport when Chavez arrived in Las Vegas. This was recorded by Showtime channel's television camera people and shown to viewers before their actual ring encounter.[citation needed]

Smith never again fought for a title, and retired in 1999 after a loss to Diosbelys Hurtado with a record of 45-6-2.

Professional boxing record

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53 fights 44 wins 7 losses
By knockout 26 2
By decision 18 5
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
53 Loss 44–7–2 Diosbelys Hurtado UD 10 (10) 1999-06-19 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
52 Win 44–6–2 Clarence Barnes KO 8 (10) 1998-10-30 Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
51 Win 43–6–2 Gilberto Flores SD 10 (10) 1998-08-15 Odeum, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S.
50 Win 42–6–2 Reggie Strickland UD 10 (10) 1998-05-22 Odeum, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S.
49 Win 41–6–2 Walter Cowans KO 1 (10) 1998-03-14 Palace Theater, Altoona, Iowa, U.S.
48 Win 40–6–2 Francisco Barra TKO 2 (12) 1997-10-29 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
47 Win 39–6–2 Miguel González KO 5 (10) 1997-04-23 Tropicana, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
46 Win 38–6–2 Dennis Allen UD 10 (10) 1997-02-13 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
45 Win 37–6–2 Sean Crowdus TKO 3 (?) 1995-08-18 Regency Hotel, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
44 Win 36–6–2 Jason Wilson KO 1 (?) 1995-06-09 Peel's Palace, Erlanger, Kentucky, U.S.
43 Win 35–6–2 Cornell Colbert TKO 2 (?) 1995-05-12 Peel's Palace, Erlanger, Kentucky, U.S.
42 Win 34–6–2 Walter Cowans TKO 1 (10) 1995-04-07 Peel's Palace, Erlanger, Kentucky, U.S.
41 Win 33–6–2 Marvin Ladson TKO 2 (10) 1994-10-04 New Daisy Beale, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
40 Win 32–6–2 Jerry Strickland KO 1 (?) 1994-05-27 Denver, Colorado, U.S.
39 Win 31–6–2 Tyrone Mack TKO 6 (10) 1994-02-12 Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
38 Loss 30–6–2 Ike Quartey PTS 10 (10) 1993-10-16 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
37 Loss 30–5–2 Wilfredo Rivera UD 10 (10) 1993-06-28 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
36 Draw 30–4–2 Derrell Coley MD 10 (10) 1993-05-17 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
35 Win 30–4–1 Jorge Hernandez TKO 2 (?) 1992-12-18 Guadalajara, Mexico
34 Win 29–4–1 Ismael Diaz UD 10 (10) 1992-11-24 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
33 Loss 28–4–1 Julio César Chávez UD 12 (12) 1991-09-14 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBC super lightweight title
32 Win 28–3–1 Darren McGrew TKO 7 (10) 1991-04-07 Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
31 Win 27–3–1 Eduardo Valdez TKO 2 (10) 1990-12-08 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30 Win 26–3–1 Antonio Garcia UD 10 (10) 1990-10-23 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
29 Win 25–3–1 Henry Anaya Jr RTD 10 (12) 1990-08-20 Dunes Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant NABF welterweight title
28 Win 24–3–1 Juan Soberanes UD 10 (10) 1990-02-16 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
27 Win 23–3–1 Roberto Urias KO 3 (?) 1989-03-16 San Diego, California, U.S.
26 Win 22–3–1 Ron Villa TKO 10 (10) 1987-05-08 Denver, Colorado, U.S.
25 Loss 21–3–1 Andy Nance SD 10 (10) 1986-12-04 Circle Star Theater, San Carlos, California, U.S.
24 Loss 21–2–1 René Arredondo TKO 5 (12) 1986-05-05 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Lost WBC super lightweight title
23 Win 21–1–1 Billy Costello TKO 8 (12) 1985-08-21 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won WBC super lightweight title
22 Win 20–1–1 Joey Soler UD 10 (10) 1985-05-21 Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
21 Win 19–1–1 Frank Montgomery UD 12 (12) 1984-10-04 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20 Win 18–1–1 Thomas Baker TKO 9 (10) 1984-07-17 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19 Loss 17–1–1 Todd Longmuir RTD 7 (10) 1984-05-17 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 17–0–1 Danny Sanchez UD 10 (10) 1984-04-26 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Win 16–0–1 Forrest Winchester PTS 10 (10) 1984-03-01 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Win 15–0–1 Thomas Baker UD 8 (8) 1984-01-14 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 14–0–1 Victor Flores UD 8 (8) 1982-12-15 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
14 Win 13–0–1 Bobby Jones UD 8 (8) 1982-08-14 Stouffers Ballroom, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
13 Win 12–0–1 Eugene Ellington UD 6 (6) 1982-06-26 Front Row Theater, Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S.
12 Win 11–0–1 Nate Stewart PTS 6 (6) 1982-04-09 Stouffer's Inn, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
11 Win 10–0–1 C B Brown TKO 2 (6) 1982-03-21 Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Win 9–0–1 Carl Williams KO 4 (6) 1982-02-24 Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Win 8–0–1 Dennis Shea KO 2 (?) 1982-02-05 Mammoth Gardens, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
8 Draw 7–0–1 Terry Butler PTS 6 (6) 1981-08-09 Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Victor Hernandez PTS 8 (8) 1981-07-01 Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Bobby Krueger TKO 1 (?) 1981-06-27 Hacienda Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Elias Rodriguez TKO 2 (6) 1981-04-11 Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 George Crawford PTS 4 (4) 1981-03-22 Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Danny Cruz PTS 4 (4) 1980-10-02 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Alberto Sevilla TKO 1 (4) 1980-08-22 Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Daniel Munoz KO 2 (4) 1980-08-08 Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rogers, Thomas (22 August 1985). "SMITH KNOCKS OUT COSTELLO FOR CROWN". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  2. ^ "Chavez Retains Title in a Runaway". Los Angeles Times. 15 September 1991. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Aaron Davis
NABF welterweight champion
August 20, 1990 – 1990
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
David Gonzalez
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC super lightweight champion
August 21, 1985 – May 5, 1986
Succeeded by