Some have said that Bonecrusher wasn't that good. But any fighter who goes 12 rounds with Holmes AND Tyson has to be good. Toughness, strength, determination, size, punching power, and a good chin will take a heavyweight a long way. Smith had those qualities in spades.
@jameshampton6053 Жыл бұрын
Anybody that said Bonecrusher wasn't that good don't know anything about boxing.He said it himself if he had listen to his trainer and let his hands go early he would beat a lot of fighters he lost to.But even with that he beat enough top fighters to up there with the best of his day..
@Wrestlelesson Жыл бұрын
He was a hard hitter but he was slow for the top contenders
@jameshampton6053 Жыл бұрын
@@Wrestlelesson True but he beat a few top contenders ..
@randomthingsarebest1473 Жыл бұрын
What so good about Mr smith is he talks normal speaks properly not everyone else can say that. He was a good fighter he could take a hell of a lot of punishment and never quit.
@stevenrozakis5269 Жыл бұрын
His speed at times was his weak point but the fact remains he went the distance with some HOF’s and beat guys like Bruno . He was solid.
@mattysquizzato7094 Жыл бұрын
Bonecrusher looks great, educated, and still has all his faculties. And apparently a very charitable, good guy as well. An excellent role model for young black men to look up to.
@stevobongo Жыл бұрын
and hwite men. and brown men. and yellow men. tsh.
@mattysquizzato7094 Жыл бұрын
@@stevobongo Well of course. From my experience though, young black men tend to look up to older black more often. I know you're offended by severely inappropriate comment. I apologize. ;)
@LM_3572 ай бұрын
@@stevobongothat kid in your picture kinda looks like bonecrusher! Crazy..
@TommieWilliams-bn6tq Жыл бұрын
Legend, and a gentleman, big respect James smith.
@presence5426 Жыл бұрын
Damn, look at all the Champ's certificates!
@presence5426 Жыл бұрын
Poor Frank Bruno was out on his feet for a few seconds. He's lucky Smith didn't take his head off- Smith actually missed about 4 haymakers. Then Bruno dropped like a ton of bricks after that last left hook.
@vantheman1238 Жыл бұрын
Great watch thank you. Bonecrusher Smith the man who smashed our Frank 💪
@inthefrontrowwithmikevaccaro Жыл бұрын
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@serenityinside1 Жыл бұрын
Not a great interview for me - like listening to teeth being pulled 🤨. James card work abd you have no real clue about boxing it appears .. or indeed interviewing 🙄. ( Crusher went quiet about the rigged Tyson fight I notice )
@jedclampett6466 Жыл бұрын
My oh my what a difference an interview such as this can turn one's thinking around. This was an incredible enlightening interview. I have learned a lot. What a warm and humble human being James Smith is!....
@jamesmcallister9645 Жыл бұрын
A humble man it seems and he sure looks in much better health than the heavy weights he fought, he sounds in good spirit and no slurred speech thanks be to God.
@infiniteuniverse9528 Жыл бұрын
I'll never forget how they called him, "Bone-Clutcher Smith" after the way he held on for dear life against Tyson.
@mrmoon14828 ай бұрын
Brilliant thanks to you both for taking the time to make this interview happen, great to see bonecrusher doing well 👍
@edwardedward7974 Жыл бұрын
Excellent interviewer asking questions that I wanted to ask .I was amazed to hear Bonecrusher say that Tyson was a small guy that did not impress him with his punching power !
@stevencarter87 Жыл бұрын
James was an extremely good boxer what a magnificent career a true legend 👏 🙌
@DWilliam1 Жыл бұрын
He used to live in the same condo building as me in Barefoot Golf and Resort. Very nice guy.
@slaphead8835 Жыл бұрын
Nice job! A very enjoyable interview with a tough crowd pleasing champ and a very decent human being. All the best Bonecrusher. So great to hear from you.
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@TemurTheConqeuror Жыл бұрын
@@inthefrontrowwithmikevaccarocan u ask him who was hardest puncher he has ever faced?
@cjns5253 Жыл бұрын
Bonecrusher was a hellacious puncher
@inthefrontrowwithmikevaccaro Жыл бұрын
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@WarioSaysSo Жыл бұрын
James "BoneCrusher" Smith # Amature record: 35-4. # PRO record: (62) 44-17-1, KO's 32 / World title record: 1-2-0, KO's 1. # WBA World Heavyweight Champion: 1986-1987 (1-1-0, KO's 1) # WBA Americas Heavyweight Title: 1990. # IBC Junior Heavyweight Title: 1991. # Defeated 4 recognized world champions: Tim Witherspoon, Mike Weaver 2x, Frank Bruno & Ricky Parkey + top contenders like; Jesse Ferguson, David Bey & José Ribalta. # Lost to 6 recognized world champions: Larry Holmes x2, Mike Tyson, Tim Witherspoon, Michael Moorer, Tony Tubbs & Greg Page + top contenders like; Donovan Ruddock, Axel Schulz, Lionel Butler, Brian Nielsen, Joe Bugner & James Broad. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Earned an Associate's Degree in Business Administration in 1973 at Community College in Kenansville, North Carolina. # Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1975 at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. # Served in the US military, stationed in Berlin, West Germany. # The first ever college graduated World Heavyweight Champion in history.
@username-np6nd2 жыл бұрын
Great Interview, thank you very much!
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@citylimitscafe2529 Жыл бұрын
R U Kidding, in 1980s just his name alone demanded your attention. I remember watching his first fight. Well at least the first fight on national tv. Cable was in its infancy. You could hear each body shot. Wonderful to see he is healthy and has found success post the ending of his boxing career. Cruzer In CT
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@heerkojohanneskooistra67082 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this intervieuw !
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@powerplay4real174 Жыл бұрын
He should be in the Hall of Fame ! He put in the work and been respectful to the Sport and put fans in the seats and in front of the Television sets 📺📺📺
@LM_3572 ай бұрын
Great interview & questions! Thanks
@ianlassitter2397 Жыл бұрын
He hit like a tank and always MOVED forward to bring THE FIGHT. NOT AS SKILLED AS LEWIS BUT MORE DRIVE TO BRING THE FIGHT TO anyone in front of him.
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@BB49. Жыл бұрын
Well against Tyson he was pathetic refused to fight! Just kept holding
@braamvantonder5480 Жыл бұрын
@@BB49. maybe Tyson was just a bit better in that fight than you give him credit for and Smith had to fight that way to survive?
@papuepigeon588 Жыл бұрын
my 'uncles' friends with him lol 😂
@randquadrozzi5850 Жыл бұрын
1 of the biggest punchers in the heavyweight division and maybe the best nickname ever.
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@YourFreeBeats Жыл бұрын
Wow he has blown up. Good for him doe
@TheGreatTimtini1 Жыл бұрын
The greatest nickname in Boxing, Bone Crusher.
@Old_Mansplaining Жыл бұрын
Bonecrusher had a really good career, nice to see him doing well .
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@thunderbirdmessenger2813 Жыл бұрын
Bonecrusher was among the last batch of solid heavywieghts, highlighted by Mike Tyson and the presence of Holifield. When Tyson got busted It all went to hell due to promoters and alphabet boys creating a title for all contenders. Before Tyson they all traded belts with every other fight, Mike unified it. Afterward fighters like Bowe and Lewis looked for reasons not to fight each other and set the standard for protecting belts as opposed to defending them. Nowadays big American athletes are drawn to the millions made in the big 3 teams sports, where they're garunteed the riches. And as long as boxing refuses to be regulated by an international commission, I don't blame the athletes, why be cheated by pimps. The big heavywieghts typically look oversized and amatuerish (European) and the game has gravitated to the smaller athletes that can't compete in the professional team sports. This is good in the sense that those smaller fighters have historically been better than the heavies, without the recognition - now they got it.
@derin111 Жыл бұрын
A very enjoyable interview. Thank you.
@jonathanwilliams8309 Жыл бұрын
What a Gentleman, what a Fighter!
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@billcheek4308 Жыл бұрын
An impressive man.I believe that he is a good man.I like the fact he set up a foundation for youg people.
@angeloiodice9304 Жыл бұрын
Very tough and strong. Fought Tyson very well, went the distance. Ended strong, but paced himself too early. Fought Tyson at Tyson’s best and Smith looked good.
@clintsequipment Жыл бұрын
Excellent interview 🥊
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@mranderson3564 Жыл бұрын
Anyone saying smith was garbage don't know shit about boxing. Top top heavyweight.
@weedyguitarstudio1715 Жыл бұрын
Smith took some damage from Tyson but managed to find a way to hold and take it to decision a lot of heart to hold Tyson and take damage but making Tyson Frustrated was hard as well but fighting Mike in his prime I give credit to every opponent looks like James is doing well and seems to be a nice guy cool interview
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@robertrichard3879 Жыл бұрын
Bone crusher was a very good to low tier great fighter. He fought everyone, has lots of notable victories to his credit..he destroyed undefeated Hall of famer Frank Bruno, Destroyed mike weaver, Destroyed Tim witherspoon and many more. But yet some how Mike Tyson never Beat anyone? It's funny how the media has downplayed this Era of fighters. When in actuality from 83' to 92 Might be Just as good as any 9 to 10 year time period in boxing. Definitely and easily the 3rd best time period for heavyweight boxing..the list of Champs and hall of famers is staggering from that time period let's just name a few, Bone crusher, Tony Tuncker, Tim Witherspoon, Greg Page, Michael Dokes, Tony Tubbs, Car Williams, Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes, Frank Bruno, Mike Tyson, Pinklon Thomas, John Tate, Mike Weaver, Razor Ruddock, Quick Tillis, Mitch Green, Buster Douglas,Trevor Berbick and I'm sure there's a few more. I'd say that division and time period was pretty stacked!
@lerebele1 Жыл бұрын
He got destroyed by Ruddock.
@robertrichard3879 Жыл бұрын
@Lerebele 1 I stand corrected..I forgot that he lost that fight even though he dropped ruddock, Razor ended up getting the finish in the 7th
@dewaynemarcionette6112 Жыл бұрын
I would put George Foreman in there and Tommy Morrison you are correct stacked deck
@powerplay4real174 Жыл бұрын
He was a enjoyable boxer to watch fight and had some very impressive wins in the Sport of Boxing 🥊🥊💯
@cnwil4594 Жыл бұрын
Badass name, Bonecrusher Smith😎
@garysmith5641 Жыл бұрын
Great chin and great tactician , you better have legs in the last few rounds if you face him too , because hes got power punches in the later rounds , can also swarm you in the first round like he did terrible tim , just a great contender in any era
@MarkyCannoli Жыл бұрын
I remember him holding Tyson for 12 rounds
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@stavros693000 Жыл бұрын
Ahh good ol' Bone Hugger Smith!
@ralphbritt2491 Жыл бұрын
Good man!!!
@118bus Жыл бұрын
Great to see BCS has all of his faculties looks well and had good energy. Pity the interviewer seemed unable to match the same energy and enthusiasm.
@bnferguson9827 Жыл бұрын
Hey bonecrusher I don't give a damn you rightfully deserve without a shadow of a doubt to be in the hall of fame!!!!
@johnny6610 Жыл бұрын
Donut Crusher now
@bengolfs1 Жыл бұрын
He was grabbing and holding Mike Tyson like it was prom night. Still, his story is very inspiring...
@gholland1835 Жыл бұрын
Very good fighter
@martinjameslewis5702 Жыл бұрын
what a nice guy great fighter too
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@tomnekuda3818 Жыл бұрын
Great interview! Folks didn't want him to play football 'cause he might bet hurt.....I got a chuckle out of that.....then he becomes a prize fighter. LOL James was a rarity for his day with the college degree. What a great personality! He seems like the kind of guy you could shoot the bull with and enjoy every bit of it.
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@martinsmith8487 Жыл бұрын
Lacked heart
@bb-gc2tx Жыл бұрын
first boxer to rock tyson when mike was at his best
@neilfraser2349 Жыл бұрын
A very good fighter and it seems, also a gentleman. I alwahs liked his determination. Stick to excellent technique, and a good chin. Just like Bruno, in his prime, it was just unfortunate that he fought in the shadow of great legends. Cant be no 1 with holmes, tyson etc around
@michaelb2388 Жыл бұрын
They used to call him Bonehugger Smith
@JK-tr2mt Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a pleasant guy with a degree who became a heavyweight champion. Seems to have all his cognitive faculties - looked after himself in the ring. Good for him.
@freemindthinkerezrapound5071 Жыл бұрын
That was a bit of a me me me interview
@dougfredricks2017 Жыл бұрын
Tyson 🥊was, I believe under 5ft 11
@kevinbarry4325 Жыл бұрын
Shut the phone off you ain’t all that James you hugged Tyson to death .I paid 50 bucks to watch you hug and hide 12 rounds come on man,,,
@cnwil4594 Жыл бұрын
True....
@maxv6837 Жыл бұрын
Bonecrusher is a legend in boxing history! He had a good chance of knocking out Mike Tyson if he had gone after him the way he went after Witherspoon.
@jg6698 Жыл бұрын
Smith is not a legend.
@kevinbarry4325 Жыл бұрын
12 rounds scared shitless….
@user-ks8nz4yw7q9 ай бұрын
Hey bone crusher i sold you my 16ounze boxing gloves to u at times square gym in manhattan
@rbrb288 Жыл бұрын
The likes of smith , Witherspoon, Tyson ect is that they come across as intelligent men unfortunately Bruno was about as bright as midnight and that lack of thinking was his downfall in the ring
@influentialgurning Жыл бұрын
How did the ref not stop that undefended battering? Bruno was harder to knock out than a horse, even when he was out on his feet, and he suffered needless damage due to some brutally slow referees.
@dodododes Жыл бұрын
he got george bush behind him on the wall that tells you alot about guy
@headcreeps02 Жыл бұрын
How could Smith know how hard Tyson could punch if he was holding him the whole fight?
@allangreenley9901 Жыл бұрын
Haven't u seen Tyson Fury holding as well.!!
@headcreeps02 Жыл бұрын
@@allangreenley9901 I have no words for that response
@allangreenley9901 Жыл бұрын
@@headcreeps02 don't reply then fool
@kevinbarry4325 Жыл бұрын
You be frontin homeboy
@user-ks8nz4yw7q9 ай бұрын
Ali was way out of his prime holmes fought him.
@mozfonky Жыл бұрын
big power, the first man I saw to shake Mike Tyson.
@donmcmillan4388 Жыл бұрын
Good to see James doing well. Very tough guy who fought a lot of other tough guys. Only guy to destroy Tim Witherspoon
@kevindean1327 Жыл бұрын
Witherspoon was in a real bad head space going into that fight as a result of being ripped off and abused by Don King.
@donmcmillan4388 Жыл бұрын
@@kevindean1327 shhhhhh Let’s just give James credit Lol
@kevindean1327 Жыл бұрын
@@donmcmillan4388 He does deserve all the credit in the world. Sounds like you know a bit about Witherspoon's situation and. I read the book The Life and Crimes of Don King by Jack Newfield. Newfield did a documentary that you could probably track down as well. King absolutely burned Witherspoon on the Bruno fight!!!!
@andrewskratt9552 Жыл бұрын
LOVE THE BONE CRUSHER .IF I REMEMBER HE HURT TYSON IN THE 15 ROUND
@tetarra2529 Жыл бұрын
12
@robeltoburrows8109 Жыл бұрын
BACK IN THE ĎAY, BOXING WAS THE MOST TRANSCENDING SPORT, MOST CHAMPION BOXER WERE HOUSE HOLD NAMES,, ? THEY WERE VERY FAMOUS,, THE MMA FIGHTERS DONT CARRY THAT WEIGHT, ,?
@Speedslip-bq2gk2 ай бұрын
Really, bone crusher held on for dear life like a chicken that feared a knockout and mikes power. It was a terrible fight due to that. How can he sit there all arrogant and smug , ignoring the truth. You laid an egg skirtcrusher! I've watched his fights, he's not that good. Against razor he was out of breath by round 2 and ready to be taken out. A true gem...