Real name Harlan Alonso Smith Wins 45 Martial art Boxing Nickname(s) Lightning Name Lonnie Smith Total fights 53 | Reach 70 in (178 cm) Role Boxer Stance Orthodox stance Nationality American Height 1.71 m Draws 2 | |
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Rated at WelterweightLight welterweight Born November 5, 1962 (age 61) Denver, Colorado, USA ( 1962-11-05 ) Division | ||
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Harlan Alonso Smith, known as Lonnie Smith (born November 5, 1962 in Denver, Colorado), is an American boxer at Welterweight.
Contents
- Boxing fights julio cesar chavez vs lonnie smith boxing fights
- Professional career
- Julio Csar Chvez fight
- References
Professional career
Known as "Lightning" Lonnie, Smith turned pro in 1980 and was undefeated in his first 23 fights, including a win over undefeated Billy Costello to capture the WBC Light Welterweight Title in 1985. He lost the title in his first defense to Rene Arredondo via 5th round TKO.
Julio César Chávez fight
In 1991 he took on WBC Light Welterweight Title holder Julio César Chávez, but lost a one-sided decision.
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.
Smith never again fought for a title, and retired in 1999 after a loss to Diosbelys Hurtado with a record of 45-6-2.