Tim Witherspoon vs James Smith II

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2007TBears

10 жыл бұрын

WBA heavyweight title

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@omarpasha2968 2 жыл бұрын

This is what happens when you don't expect your opponent to be fired up to win! James Smith probably trained himself half to death for this fight!

@richardcollins2622 Жыл бұрын

Ehhhh not really. Tim handled Smith like an amateur in the first fight and admitted to throwing this fight for business reasons.

@thelstanedwardsson4374 Жыл бұрын

@@richardcollins2622 He threw this fight to get out of the clutches of that parasite Don King.

@richardcollins2622 Жыл бұрын

@@thelstanedwardsson4374 Yep

@jonhsmith2706 11 ай бұрын

Lol his ass was hurt

@thelstanedwardsson4374 Жыл бұрын

Witherspoon threw this fight to get out of the clutches of that parasite Don King.

@beans3158 Ай бұрын

I doubt it, this was James last chance at getting a title and staying relevant. I also think Witherspoon was just simply not expecting him come out so aggressive

@thelstanedwardsson4374 Ай бұрын

@@beans3158 I'm pretty certain its common knowledge that Witherspoon did throw it, its just unofficial of course.

@beans3158 Ай бұрын

@@thelstanedwardsson4374 well it’s his excuse that came from his mouth alone, imo he wasn’t happy he got smoked by someone he almost had a complete shut out against before and made it up.

@thelstanedwardsson4374 Ай бұрын

@@beans3158 Nah, I think you need to do some research pal. Witherspoon couldn't get a penny ahead while being managed by King, despite have a fine career up to the 2nd James Smith fight - that fight was about as believable as the Sonny Liston & Ali rematch.😂😂🤣🤣

@beans3158 Ай бұрын

@@thelstanedwardsson4374 I’m aware of his situation with king, but the phantom punch and this fight are nowhere near similar. James smith hits like a train so there’s still a good chance it would’ve gone the same regardless, you could argue he didn’t train for the fight though because he seemed out of shape and completely caught off guard by bone crushers volume.

@scotth9857 Жыл бұрын

Not that he would’ve won, but this is what Smith should’ve done vs. Tyson. He wasn’t particularly skilled as a boxer, but his punches could lay anyone out if they hit home.

@paulholyfield 8 ай бұрын

Bonecrusher took a gamble and came in guns a blazing. It could have worked against him -- Tim was throwing bombs at him in return. But it payed off and he got a sensational victory. Tim was still great, but he lost this time fair and square.

@PhflyDan1 2 жыл бұрын

Strange this 1. But kudos to Smith for taking his chance! Spoon. Just NOT at the races here...

@danielcharles7413 2 жыл бұрын

Timmy had just about had it by now, particularly after getting rinsed for the Bruno fight. But even big frank said at the time "yep, bonecrusher is some puncher..." like you said "not at the race.."

@harryheath9928 2 жыл бұрын

Don manipulated the situation to where Terrible didn't care and was vulnerable and The king snake Don had bids on both them and he told Bone crusher to jump on him cause he knew Weather spoon was on the negitives

@ccali327 Жыл бұрын

Tim was notoriously inconsistent. When he was on, he was a match for anyone at heavyweight at the time (ask Larry Holmes). Tyson would have destroyed him on his best day, but you can see here that Tim is not in great shape. I believe this resulted in the first heavyweight champion with a college degree if I'm not mistaken.

@Mike_Williams32 Жыл бұрын

Tyson had his same style but was much better.

@Setherian 5 ай бұрын

Looks like a crooked match! Very weird.

@threerings1345 2 жыл бұрын

Witherspoon said years later that after getting robbed of his full purse in the Frank Bruno bout and others, throwing this fight would sever his relationship w/ Don King permanently. Even if Witherspoon won and faced Tyson he figured most of his pay would disappear in King's and his son Carl's pockets anyway.

@entertainingsportshighligh7525 Жыл бұрын

lol, poor excuse, and a sorry excuse, lol in other words, WITHERSPOON GOT HIS ASS KICKED FAIR & SQUARE period .

@sifpaulfernandezthewingchundao Жыл бұрын

@@entertainingsportshighligh7525yep fact is its not an excuse moron

@richarda3514 8 ай бұрын

@@entertainingsportshighligh7525exactly 💯

@patrickdehose2932 6 ай бұрын

He was out of shape, Bone crusher beat him fair and square.

@threerings1345 6 ай бұрын

@@patrickdehose2932 He was out of shape because he didn't spend 1 hour in the gym. You're right in that It's his own fault not Bonecrusher's.

@anz2441 Жыл бұрын

Spoon has said he threw this fight !! Watch the first fight and look at this mess !

@drumtum Жыл бұрын

And missed the chance to fight Tyson. Bummer.

@anz2441 Жыл бұрын

@@drumtum spoon in top shape beats Tyson

@realg5276 Ай бұрын

@@drumtumanother purse Don King would have stolen most of. Smart decision by Witherspoon. He got free and later sued King for $1 million and won

@redbostonred2223 11 ай бұрын

In my opinion tim throw the fight, it was not fair to the crowd who paid big money to see it.

@johnholmesinchesahead342 3 ай бұрын

Smith proved that if continuous pressure was applied to Witherspoon - he might be dangerous for a few seconds - but will fall. Bruno kept stepping back and letting Witherspoon recover.

@otongjaya1502 2 ай бұрын

Mr. Smith got a sweet smile.

@ezsmith3765 4 күн бұрын

1:25 The Ali emulation didn’t last much longer than the prayer.

@g.e.holliday9375 10 ай бұрын

Clinch, Clinch Clinch..Hug, Hug, Hug

@d0nKsTaH 4 ай бұрын

Heheh look at James' face from 5:12 for a while as he's smiling... He's thinking... "Monnnneeee MOOONEY MuuuuNEY ... MMMMMUUUUNEY" :D

@bigboris5774 Жыл бұрын

This is the weirdest fight I’ve ever seen, Bonecrusher Smith is so effective yet looks like an amateur swinging wildly to the point that even Wilder would have to laugh, fell over 30 seconds in, hit Witherspoon with half a dozen rabbit punches, clinched a hundred times, etc.

@mozfonky 8 ай бұрын

Bonecrusher was always very limited but he was strong and had some power and that was enough to beat a couple decent fighters.

@ultimateone 7 ай бұрын

JBS aka Crusher, the opportunist and academist with lethal hands as a late substitute seized a lifetime opportunity in this fights which Champion, Terrible Tim Witherspoon approached with complacency in his usual "I no go quick style". Crusher blew him out in quick time in the ultimate Gay-la-spectacle. I've watched this finds tens of times over the years since that might in 1986 or so. Sadly, the durable and quality Witherspoon never again fought for the title after this fight, thanks in no measure to Boxing politics and to his audacity to have taken on the Legendary promoter Don King of yesterday fame in court over contract dispute.

@paolociarpaglini1303 3 ай бұрын

Same way to fighting by James, used vs Mike call "octopussy way" 😝

@cycletouringoz5760 Жыл бұрын

One has to feel sorry for Tim Burned alive by Don King I remember watching a documentary aired in the UK about King and his shitty ways. As Witherspoon was being interviewed, there was noise outside. As Witherspoon, followed by the camerman, looked out the window, there was his car being repossessed. With the right promotion team amd management behind him, Witherspoon could easily made all time great status. Such a shame

@waynewitherspoon8703 Жыл бұрын

Everybody knows that terrible Tim through the fight to get out of his deal and relationship with Don King those that don’t really know terrible Tim will say anything

@drumtum Жыл бұрын

To get bigger fights and earn more money? Was it worth it? His biggest payday in his career was that million he got in court against King.

@sugerhitman1295 10 ай бұрын

BS...he got beat.