‘And the Bruno story is more or less over.’ Is it any wonder with commentators over reacting like this that boxers are so terrified to take a loss and duck proper challenges. Bruno went on to lose several more fights and still won a World title.

I enjoy watching these old fights because it's been so long ago, I've literally forgot who won the match so it's like watching for the first time.

Watched with my dad Bruno never knew how to hold on when he was getting hit

Two great and underrated fighters

3:57 "..a good right hand" Harry that shot didn't connect. Smith more or less blocked it with his left arm.

I`m stunned that Frank stayed on his feet after that first big left from Bonecrusher. That was a seriously hard punch. Bonecrusher threw that punch from half way across the ring. That carried tremendous kinetic energy. It`s a myth that Bruno`s chin was suspect, in their first fight Tyson hit him with everything and couldn`t drop him.

Great victory for Bonecrusher Bruno was tough Thumbs Up Thanks for sharing a real fight

it's a shame. Bruno was winning the fight

Bonecrusher was actually a pretty good fighter and he didn't even start boxing til he was well into his twenties. He went to college, got a degree, was in the military, was a prison guard, finally started boxing, then went pro at the very late age of 28. Still managed to get his first title shot at Larry Holmes in only his 16th fight, give Bruno his first L, first guy to stop Tim Witherspoon, beat guys like Jesse Ferguson and Mike Weaver, got smacked around by Mike Tyson but went the distance, etc. Wonder what he could have been if he had started younger.

Knocked out a 21-0 Bruno Knocked out prime Tim Witherspoon Picked up a WBA world title Held his own with 2 ATG's in Holmes and Tyson. Not bad Not bad at all

His major floor was that he never hit with conviction. Heart of a warrior though.

I liked the way Bruno blocked those final punches with his face.

His jab was literally a flick. A freakin flick..

Apart from the end...The way Bruno used the ropes was class..But it was clear that Tibbs mistraining had started to hit his movement, flatfooted and more and more muscle..even a year he resembled more of a George Foreman fighter.using his jab as a lever for his hooks and uppercuts..

for a minute i was like "who's james smith.....oh bonecrusher smith" and then palm faced due to boxing nicknames being so absurd sometimes.

Bruno won 9 rounds only to get himself ko by Smith in the last round !

VERY under rated fighter. Clever guy too.

Never knew they fought. Thanks for that one.

Bonecrusher...friggin awesome nick

A defeat that should never have happened...Bruno boxed so within himself (shown he could box going backwards and sitting on the ropes) and then...disaster, his lack of natural survival skills so costly, after this fight it would have been the Weaver fight and Lawless was going to match make at a higher level of opposition...this was deeply regressive and frustrating...credit to Bonecrusher...

DIDNT KNOW THESE TWO EVEN FOUGHT🥊GOOD FIGHT🥊

Even after all these years i still dont like watchin it

Smith punching with his eyes closed Not looking missing.

I like these old videos they seem to be more reassuring how shit a boxer Bruno was than when I watched him as a youngster back in the day

Remember it well but Frank cameback to give him his due

Bruno had this fight in the bag. But Smith never gave up.

Bruno usually gets hammered very badly in all matches that he lose especially with tyson and with lennox I think refs should have stopped those fights earlier

Harry Carpenter was spot on - this WAS the end of the 'Bruno story' - the fantasy that he had 'legend' potential. Yes he did win one of the many versions of the world title, when he spoiled and cheated Mccoll with a mysteriously useless referee, but properly top fighters swatted him like a fly.

James could take a hell of a beating and still dish it out !

Bruno boxed expertly always until he got tired dropped his gloves and got spanked, Tyson weatherspoon smith and even Lewis were outclassed until he got nackered !

Great classic fight better than whats around nowadays

As much as "Big Frank" is loved in this country he always came unstuck against the big boys of the division.

Frank's list of quick wins didn't do him any favours over the long run , he took some bombs at the end and had a good chin but when hurt was easy to hit,

Was born the month of this fight.

Bonecrusher was a very dangerous fighter. He could punch really hard even in later rounds he maintained his strength. I remember the Tyson fight when he caught him with a hard combination in the last minute of the last round, which buckled Tyson

I know frank was the best brit heavyweight of his era, but I never saw him defeat a true elite heavyweight. I always saw him get his ass handed to him.

Bruno never leaned how to hold so sad

Frank Bruno Had 40 Wins 5 Losses While James Smith Had 41 Wins 17 Losses

Why did Bruno let his guard down? He was too nice, not aggressive enough. Know what I mean Harry.

I'm still laughing At brunos legs collapsing at the end The bone crusher was supposed to be cannon fodder 😂😂

Makes me realise Bruno could have been something with a decent trainer. Why was he throwing those uppercuts from so far away?

"and the Bruno story is virtually over" --- not quite! Bruno fought Tyson a couple times after this fight. boxrec.com/en/boxer/505 Bruno was a good fighter, better overall than Bonecrusher, but not in this fight.

Lot of fighter's never learned simple things like hands up chin down don't sit on the ropes and when you are hurt clinch.small things that win fights separate contenders from champions.

Never understood why some fighters can't hold?? When I used to box (amateur ABA) the first thing I'd do if in trouble on the ropes is move my feet and skip away out of range, but if I was really pinned/cornered just grab on or hold an arm. It's just instinctual to do it to protect yourself!

Love your channel... Great stuff... Poor old frank, ran out of steam again while ahead...

Frank should of won

not a great fight technically but old 'crusher had a great chin and real power when he opened up!

The only person Bruno really beat was his wife

Bruno found out why they call him bonecrusher,

holy shit i never knew bonecrusher gave frank bruno his first loss what a casual i am

People in the 1980s always spoke of Bruno won 9 rounds out of 9 vs Smith ...thats not what took place....Smith was highly competitive snd dangerous throughout...it was close although bruno was up ....bruno was hardly dominating

Odd thing is if they get both fought like that against Mike Tyson, then they would have streched him a bit further... I think he would have still beat Bruno but bonecrusher may have stopped him.

terrible refereeing bruno was hit 20 odd times not defending himself ref not protecting the boxer he should banned

both of these guys seem like they lacked the good footwork and 'full body leverage punching skills' that the better heavyweights had. I.e. Bruno always looks kind of flatfooted and Smith just seems like he has mediocre footwork and wings punches all over the place, most of them being arm punches that could have had more power. Both seem like good men, were solid contenders. I think Bonecrusher might have shaken up the world had he had the fortitude to do some punching against Tyson, alas he mostly just wanted to clinch.

Brno was terrible, when ever he came up against anyone decent he was defeated. Tyson Fury is a much better champion than Brno

Good old franky he is forgotten poor franky 😔

Tyson knockouts nocauts 😈🤛

Frank could punch but just when attacked, could not take it when laid on him. Loved watching these fights on telly and rooting for FB. At least he finally won it !!

Was that really 1984. Wow. Such a shame Bruno's chin was relatively fragile. Plus poor defensive skills when in trouble. He didn't cover up or clinch.

Did Bruno ever win? Lol. Both similar fighters, upright, little head movement, straight punching, muscular.... And shit haha

🤣Bruno had a unique way of handling an attack - dropping his hands, standing still and sticking his chin out. Interesting...

Bruno was a european level fighter, his survival instincts were shocking, when under heavy shelling he always stood bolt upright and dropped his hands, why wasnt he trained to grab and hold,

Frank bruno a big amuture who could never change

The fight to make Bruno champ made at lot of money.. never looked like one to me

Harry Carpenter was a poor commentator. Not a patch on Reg Gutteridge.

Wish crusher would have fought tyson like this!

Bonecrusher could not believe his luck. Bruno just had to cover up and hold for the win. This was the first warning that Bruno was not being schooled sufficiently in defence and how to manage himself if he got caught.

Smith was tougher than hell!

Poor old Frank could really take a beating! Probably should of taken a knee or try and get in a clinch when Smith was pummelling him on the ropes. Failing that maybe try putting your arms up, I think he was in a different galaxy by that point though.

Smith throwing much more leather than he did with Tyson. Lol Smith don't look too bad here in fact

Smith is a great fighter

Frank was a stand up straight fighter, not one point in that fight did he slip a punch or did he bob and weave, his head was straight up and he was throwing arm punches, no power in those punches. It was inevitable that he would get knocked out!

Notice how much looser and busy Bruno was when younger and lighter. He was throwing two and three jabs, lots of right hands. By the time he fought Tyson all of that was gone. In fact, against Tyson he didn't throw a single big right.

Frank Bruno is "Famous" for his Glass Chin

Bruno dominated the fight, but Smith destroyed him that night.

Smith easily lasted 12 rounds without really trying against a peak mike tyson, even hurting him towards the end of the fight.

Bruno was below the international boxing standards and challenge

Can't believe Bruno met a boxer even stiffer than himself.

If big Frank had got on his bike in that last round, he would have won the fight.

Anyone know who the referee was in this fight ?

Bruno won every round - should have avoided him in 10 and learned to hold and grab!

Bruno has a lack of defense

Bruno lost this in the exact same way tyson beat him on the ropes. Didn’t know how to hold or roll off the ropes to get out of trouble and buy some time. Footwork

Glad or hope there was no bottles thrown when bruno lost but i think the anger wasnt the same a black man losing.

It was always great seeing Bruno take a casking :)

bonecrusher got his man though not easily Bruno gave a hard slugfest fight

Bruno could never step up on the big stage. I think he struggled with self belief through many o f his fights.

He foolishly wanted the ko when a country mile ahead. Pride comes before a fall. Literally.

damn Bruno got ko'ed by again

How to lose a fight after winning pretty much every round. Inexperience and lack of stamina.

bonecrushers engine was better

At least good ol Frank won one world title

Could you really see fury in this kind of fight before he won the world title? Never. Could you even see Klitschko in this fifght before he won it?Doubt it. Thats how the 80s era was the last era of great heavyweight fights.Even Wilder wouldnt beat Bonecrusher.Mike Tyson in his prime could only win a 12 round points decision in his world title unification fight.

Frank Bruno didn't stand a chance

4:37 oh dear me the end of the Bruno Story by the look of this. 😑🤦🏻‍♂️ SMH

Popular boxers in the 80s but let's be honest, the Heavyweight division was horrible during the 1980s 😖😖

James Smith could exist vs Tyson but Bruno couldn't even in twice event💪💪💪

Two medicore 80's champs. Entertaining bout though.

frank bruno was the dangress in 85 to 95.