James "Bonecrusher" Smith
Name: James "Bonecrusher" Smith
Division: Heavyweight
Reach: 82"
Stance: Orthodox
Title's Held: WBA Heavyweight Champion (TKO Tim Witherspoon)
Wins by Knockout: 32
Career Record: Won 44 | Loss 17 | Draw 1
Smith was born in Magnolia,
North Carolina. After graduating from high
school in Warsaw, North
Carolina, he attended James
Sprunt Community College in Kenansville,
North Carolina, earning an associate's degree
in Business Administration in 1973.[1] Two years later,
he earned a bachelor's degree
in Business Administration from Shaw University in Raleigh, North
Carolina
Smith became an
ordained minister
in 1996 and dedicated his life to helping young people stay clear of crime and drugs.
Three years later, he retired from boxing.
In 2002, Smith
started the non-profit organization Champion
For Kids Inc. to provide scholarships to high school students.
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