Buck Smith

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Buck Smith
Born (1965-07-22) July 22, 1965 (age 59)
Other namesCountry
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights228
Wins182
Wins by KO121
Losses20
Draws2
No contests24

Buck Smith (born July 22, 1965) is an American professional boxer in the welterweight division. Although Smith has never been considered more than a journeyman fighter, he is one of boxing's all-time knockout kings with 120 KOs. [1]

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Professional career

Smith turned professional in 1987 without having ever boxed before. He lost his very first pro fight, when he volunteered from an Oklahoma City audience for a no-show. He fought someone named Ali Smith and received $50 for his troubles. He had 15 minutes to prepare and competed in street shorts and basketball shoes. Despite losing, Buck Smith managed to last the distance and from then on was obsessed with becoming a fighter. After the loss, Smith embarked on a long winning streak, fighting just about every week, albeit against very ordinary opposition in small Midwestern club venues. When questioned on the level of competition he was facing, Smith calmly responded: "I'm not fighting one bum a month, I'm fighting three or four." He would usually drive himself to fights in his red Honda Civic, with his manager (and lone cornerman) riding shotgun. Smith admitted that he used his heavy schedule to his advantage: his theory was that it was better to get paid to fight and beat lesser opponents than to spar against better ones for little or no money.

All in all, Smith is officially credited with having boxed 224 professional boxing matches. Of these he won 179, 120 of them by knockout. He lost 19 and boxed to 2 draws. However, it is possible that Smith had fought even more matches under different names, so it is impossible to truly say how many fights he really had.

Despite his long record, Buck Smith never won any major boxing titles. But while most of wins came against unknown opposition, he did manage a few good results. This included a 7th-round KO over contender and European champion Kirkland Laing (who once beat the legendary Roberto Durán) and a second-round knockout over 1988 Olympic gold medalist Robert Wangila. The win over Wangila got him featured in Ring Magazine , the most prominent of all boxing publications. At the time, Smith sported an official record of 96-2-1 with 70 wins by KO and was ranked 13th at welterweight by the WBC.

He also lost to several former and future champions that included Buddy McGirt, Mark Breland, Julio César Chávez and Antonio Margarito.

It is also notable that Buck Smith once fought twice in one day. On May 19, 1992 he fought Marco Davis in Kansas City and won by KO in two rounds. Less than 3 hours later, he was back in Oklahoma City and won a six-round decision over Rodney Johnson. A similar "iron man stint" by Buck Smith occurred in the month of March in 1993 when Buck Smith fought a total of 12 professional boxing matches. He won all 12, 9 of them by knockout. Such procedures are illegal after the Boxing Reform Act of 1996. By rule, states must honor suspensions, which include a minimum of seven days between bouts.

Smith last fought on June 30, 2007. Fighting far above his best weight, he lost to Marcus Oliveira by second-round KO in a cruiserweight contest. His last win came in a bout with Manuel Esparza against whom he won a 4-round decision in December 1997. That means he did not win a single fight in his last twelve years as a professional boxer. His record stands at 179 wins, 20 losses, 2 draws, and 25 no contests in 226 fights.

Fight fixing allegations

Smith is perhaps best known for his role in the government's attempted crackdown on fight fixing in 2004–2005. Smith, along with colleagues Verdell Smith and Sean Gibbons, were called upon to give testimony on fixed fights. The trio of fighters were nicknamed the Knucklehead Boxing Club, and traveled throughout the Midwest making frequent appearances on fight cards. [2] The Knucklehead Boxing Club denied any wrongdoing and stated that they did not participate in any fixed fights.

Professional boxing record

179 Wins (120 knockouts, 59 decisions), 20 Losses (9 knockouts, 11 decisions), 2 Draws, 25 No Contests
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss178–20–2 (24) Flag of the United States.svg Damon ReedRTD110/04/2009 Flag of the United States.svg Landon Arena, Topeka, Kansas
Loss178–19–2 (24) Flag of the United States.svg Marcus Oliveira TKO230/06/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Ramada Inn, Topeka, Kansas Referee stopped the bout at 2:16 of the second round.
Loss178–18–2 (24) Flag of the United States.svg Rob Calloway TKO324/02/2007 Flag of the United States.svg St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, MissouriReferee stopped the bout at 1:44 of the third round.
Loss178–17–2 (24) Flag of the United States.svg Julius Fogle UD626/08/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Beaumont Club, Kansas City, Missouri
Loss178–16–2 (24) Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge Kahwagi KO131/05/2003 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana Smith knocked out at 1:05 of the first round.
No Contest178–15–2 (24) Flag of the United States.svg Dwayne SwiftND805/12/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Loss178–15–2 (23) Flag of Mexico.svg Quirino GarciaTKO702/09/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
No Contest178–14–2 (23) Flag of the United States.svg Rob BleakleyND611/05/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri
Loss178–14–2 (23) Flag of Mexico.svg Julio César Chávez TKO318/12/1999 Flag of Mexico.svg Culiacán
Loss178–13–2 (23) Flag of the United States.svg Antonio Margarito TKO523/10/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas
No Contest178–12–2 (23) Flag of the United States.svg Danny ThomasND620/05/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Argosy Casino, Kansas City, Missouri
No Contest178–12–2 (22) Flag of the United States.svg Ronnie Warrior, Jr.ND410/10/1998 Flag of the United States.svg St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri
Loss178–12–2 (21) Flag of the United States.svg James Coker KO801/05/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas Smith knocked out at 2:19 of the eighth round.
No Contest178–11–2 (21) Flag of the United States.svg Verdell Smith ND623/04/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Adam's Mark, Tulsa, Oklahoma
No Contest178–11–2 (20) Flag of the United States.svg Verdell Smith ND628/03/1998 Flag of the United States.svg River Market, Kansas City, Missouri
Loss178–11–2 (19) Flag of Mexico.svg Jose "Shibata" FloresUD1015/03/1998 Flag of the United States.svg El Cajon, California
No Contest178–10–2 (19) Flag of the United States.svg Manuel Esparza ND410/02/1998 Flag of the United States.svg St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri
Win178–10–2 (18) Flag of the United States.svg Manuel Esparza UD402/12/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Memphis, Tennessee
No Contest177–10–2 (18) Flag of the United States.svg Verdell Smith ND615/11/1997 Flag of the United States.svg River Market, Kansas City, Missouri
Win177–10–2 (17) Flag of the United States.svg Ken ManuelTKO430/09/1997 Flag of the United States.svg University Plaza Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky
No Contest176–10–2 (17) Flag of the United States.svg Rob BleakleyND809/06/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Supertoad, Lexington, Oklahoma
Win176–10–2 (16) Flag of the United States.svg Keheven JohnsonPTS428/03/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Blue Springs, Missouri
Win175–10–2 (16) Flag of the United States.svg Richard W. WilsonMD621/12/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Beaumont Club, Kansas City, Missouri
Loss174–10–2 (16) Flag of the United States.svg Mark Breland KO319/05/1996 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan Smith knocked out at 0:25 of the third round.
Win174–9–2 (16) Stan Williamson TKO304/04/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win173–9–2 (16)Jeff FrankUD1005/03/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Memphis, Tennessee
Win172–9–2 (16) Flag of the United States.svg Reggie Strickland PTS819/12/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win171–9–2 (16) Flag of the United States.svg Terry WilliamsPTS804/12/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Loss170–9–2 (16) Flag of South Africa.svg Gary MurrayUD1226/08/1995 Flag of South Africa.svg Village Green, Durban WBU Welterweight Title.
Win170–8–2 (16) Flag of the United States.svg Reggie Strickland PTS603/08/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Loss169–8–2 (16) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shannan Taylor TD629/05/1995 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Parramatta Stadium, Sydney
Win169–7–2 (16) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony DavidsonKO111/05/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, MissouriDavidson knocked out at 0:53 of the first round.
Win168–7–2 (16) Flag of the United States.svg Rob BleakleyPTS804/05/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
No Contest167–7–2 (16) Flag of Nigeria.svg James OsunsedoND425/04/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Kentucky
No Contest167–7–2 (15) Flag of Nigeria.svg James OsunsedoND624/04/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Kentucky
Win167–7–2 (14) Flag of the United States.svg Bob ErvinUD613/03/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win166–7–2 (14) Flag of the United States.svg Reggie Strickland PTS605/03/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Assembly Center, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Win165–7–2 (14) Flag of the United States.svg Richard W. WilsonTKO323/02/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win164–7–2 (14) Flag of the United States.svg Tommy JeansTKO316/02/1995 Flag of the United States.svg University Club, Kansas City, MissouriReferee stopped the bout at 1:40 of the third round.
No Contest163–7–2 (14) Flag of the United States.svg Verdell Smith ND607/02/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Island, Nebraska
Loss163–7–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Buddy McGirt UD1010/01/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana
Win163–6–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Kenny WillisPTS613/12/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Kentucky
Win162–6–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Stanley JonesTKO618/11/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Expo Square Pavilion, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win161–6–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Reggie Strickland UD603/11/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri
Win160–6–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Terry WilliamsPTS810/10/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Island, Nebraska
Win159–6–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Reggie Strickland PTS617/09/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win158–6–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Billy PryorTKO510/09/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win157–6–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Bob ErvinTKO416/08/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Island, Nebraska
Loss156–6–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Cassius Clay HornePTS815/07/1994 Flag of the United States.svg America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
No Contest156–5–2 (13) Flag of the United States.svg Mark BrannonND611/06/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
No Contest156–5–2 (12) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony DavidsonND324/05/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Louisville, Kentucky
Win156–5–2 (11) Flag of the United States.svg Terry WilliamsPTS830/04/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
No Contest155–5–2 (11) Flag of the United States.svg Mark BrannonND428/04/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Springfield, Missouri
Win155–5–2 (10) Flag of the United States.svg Tom Bowles TKO712/04/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Missouri
No Contest154–5–2 (10) Flag of the United States.svg Rob BleakleyND802/04/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win154–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Rob BleakleyPTS830/03/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win153–5–2 (9)Jeff FrankPTS604/01/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Memphis, Tennessee
Win152–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony DavidsonPTS609/12/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win151–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony MontanaKO507/12/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Memphis, Tennessee
Win150–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony DavidsonPTS623/11/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Missouri
Win149–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Kelly BrownKO215/11/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win148–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Steve BartonTKO302/11/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win147–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg George JacksonKO327/10/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win146–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Cornell ButtsKO319/10/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win145–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony HenryKO129/09/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Brady Theater, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Loss144–5–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Brandon CrolyPTS819/08/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Missouri
Win144–4–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Terry WilliamsPTS804/08/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
No Contest143–4–2 (9) Flag of the United States.svg Heath ToddND624/07/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Joplin, Missouri
Win143–4–2 (8)Willie JacksonKO216/06/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Marriott Downtown, Wichita, Kansas
Loss142–4–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Brandon CrolyMD1001/05/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Del Mar, California
Win142–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg George JacksonTKO119/04/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Saint Louis, Missouri
Win141–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Kenneth Kidd TKO130/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri
Win140–3–2 (8)Chris ClarkTKO327/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win139–3–2 (8)Tony MillerTKO126/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win138–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Gary BrownPTS624/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Louisville, Kentucky
Win137–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Tim BondsTKO523/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Evansville, Indiana
Win136–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Keith JonesTKO519/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win135–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Tom Bowles KO515/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Jefferson City, Missouri
Win134–3–2 (8)Jeff FrankTKO309/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Nashville, Tennessee
Win133–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony MontanaTKO206/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win132–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg John RamirezTKO205/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Louisville, Kentucky
Win131–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Gary BrownUD603/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Louisville, Kentucky
Win130–3–2 (8)Tom RhinehartPTS601/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Allis Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri
Win129–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Felix DubrayPTS1223/02/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Purcell, Oklahoma
Win128–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Dean KeeneTKO214/02/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Great Falls, Montana
Win127–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Tim BrooksPTS606/02/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Greensburg, Indiana
Win126–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Kenny WillisPTS603/02/1993 Flag of the United States.svg London, Kentucky
No Contest125–3–2 (8) Flag of the United States.svg Tony R. KernND402/02/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Indianapolis, Indiana
No Contest125–3–2 (7) Flag of the United States.svg Keith JonesNC325/01/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Allis Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri
Win125–3–2 (6) Flag of the United States.svg Bob ErvinTKO323/01/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Veteran's Coliseum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Win124–3–2 (6) Flag of the United States.svg Howard SternPTS809/01/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win123–3–2 (6) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony DavidsonTKO202/01/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Mid America All Indian Center, Wichita, Kansas
Loss122–3–2 (6) Flag of the United States.svg Kevin PompeyUD1218/11/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Knickerbacker Arena, Troy, New York IBF USBA Welterweight Title.
No Contest122–2–2 (6) Flag of the United States.svg Harold Brazier ND607/11/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Murray, Kentucky
Win122–2–2 (5) Flag of the United States.svg Ivan GubanPTS821/10/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win121–2–2 (5) Flag of the United States.svg Eugene GeorgeTKO317/10/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Des Moines, Iowa
Win120–2–2 (5) Flag of the United States.svg Shane DavisKO205/10/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Allis Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri
Win119–2–2 (5) Flag of the United States.svg Wilbert BlaineKO102/10/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win118–2–2 (5) Flag of the United States.svg Tony EnnaTKO424/09/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win117–2–2 (5)Rick JonesKO415/09/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win116–2–2 (5) Flag of the United States.svg Bob ErvinPTS629/08/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win115–2–2 (5) Flag of the United States.svg Keheven JohnsonKO526/08/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Pueblo, Colorado
No Contest114–2–2 (5) Flag of the United States.svg Kenneth Kidd ND617/08/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Allis Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri
Win114–2–2 (4) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony MontanaKO501/08/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Denver, Colorado
Win113–2–2 (4)Bob PeruTKO425/07/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Hugo, Oklahoma
No Contest112–2–2 (4) Flag of the United States.svg Harold Brazier ND623/07/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win112–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Sam WilsonTKO227/06/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Paducah, Kentucky
Win111–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jeff CharlesPTS622/06/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Bridgeton, Missouri
Win110–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Tommy DegenKO420/06/1992 Flag of the United States.svg KIKS Soccer Arena, Wichita, Kansas
Win109–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Ray HarrisPTS602/06/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Memphis, Tennessee
Win108–2–2 (3)Rodney JohnsonUD619/05/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win107–2–2 (3)Marco DavisTKO219/05/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win106–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg William HernandezKO207/05/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win105–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Tim BondsTKO328/04/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Indianapolis, Indiana
Win104–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jesse MartinezTKO316/04/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win103–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Billy TurnerTKO328/03/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Win102–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jorge AcostaPTS624/03/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Indianapolis, Indiana
Win101–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Sammy BrooksTKO623/03/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Allis Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, Missouri
Win100–2–2 (3)Charlie ColdwaterTKO314/03/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Mid America All Indian Center, Wichita, Kansas
Win99–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Quinton FoxTKO412/03/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win98–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Darrell MillerKO507/03/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Veteran's Coliseum, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Win97–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Kenneth Kidd TKO208/02/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win96–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Dennis DickersonPTS803/02/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Missouri
Win95–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Brian YoungTKO501/02/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Greensburg, Indiana
Win94–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Wilbert BlaineKO130/01/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win93–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Tim BondsTKO424/01/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Mid America All Indian Center, Wichita, Kansas
Win92–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Lorenzo ThomasKO311/01/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win91–2–2 (3) Flag of Kenya.svg Robert Wangila TKO219/12/1991 Flag of the United States.svg The Hacienda, Las Vegas, Nevada Referee stopped the bout at 1:06 of the second round.
Win90–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jerry BrownTKO503/12/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win89–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Dick AllenTKO319/11/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win88–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg George RandolphTKO314/11/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Bozeman, Montana
Win87–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Tim PaytonPTS617/10/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Indianapolis, Indiana
Win86–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Quinton FoxPTS614/10/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win85–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Rico HernandezTKO512/10/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Lincoln, Nebraska
Win84–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Keheven JohnsonKO301/10/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Memphis, Tennessee
Win83–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Howard SternKO211/09/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win82–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Kenneth Kidd PTS609/09/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Missouri
Win81–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Keheven JohnsonTKO508/08/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Joey's Blues Bar, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win80–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Harold PinckneyKO206/08/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Memphis, Tennessee
Win79–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Mike CrawfordKO109/07/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win78–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Trent ElwickPTS617/06/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win77–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Rocky BergPTS630/05/1991 Flag of the United States.svg West Memphis, Arkansas
Win76–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jorge AcostaPTS1024/05/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Carthage, Missouri
Win75–2–2 (3)Vince BaldwinTKO123/05/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Omaha, Nebraska
Win74–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Tommy JeansKO203/05/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Boxing Plaza, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win73–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jorge AcostaPTS1026/04/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Wichita, Kansas
Win72–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Darrell BryantKO313/04/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Miami, Oklahoma
Win71–2–2 (3)Ken JacksonKO212/04/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Muskogee, Oklahoma
Win70–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Ira HathawayKO405/04/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Boxing Plaza, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win69–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Rico HernandezUD814/03/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Park Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win68–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Tommy DegenKO308/03/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Crest Theatre, Wichita, Kansas
Win67–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Bobby ThomasKO201/03/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win66–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Mike MackeyKO223/02/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Ardmore, Oklahoma
Win65–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jarvis McMillanTKO219/02/1991 Flag of the United States.svg T. Michael's Dance Club, Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Win64–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Andre HawthorneKO316/02/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win63–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jake TorrancePTS1001/02/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win62–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jerry L. Smith KO222/01/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Park Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win61–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Kevin AndersonTKO106/01/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota Referee stopped the bout at 1:47 of the first round.
No Contest60–2–2 (3) Flag of the United States.svg Kenneth Kidd ND411/12/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Club, Indianapolis, Indiana
Win60–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg John E.D. SimmonsKO304/12/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win59–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Willie BarnesKO617/11/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Sheraton Kensington Hotel, Tulsa, OklahomaBarnes knocked out at 2:08 of the sixth round.
Win58–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg John GreeneKO108/11/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win57–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Tommy JeansPTS606/11/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Omni New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee
Win56–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Keheven JohnsonUD601/11/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Club, Indianapolis, Indiana
Win55–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Ali AkarPTS827/10/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota
Win54–2–2 (2)Elwee JacksonKO423/10/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Lexington, Oklahoma
Win53–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Billy TuttKO119/10/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win52–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Sam WilsonTKO413/10/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Louisville, Kentucky
Win51–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Kenny BrownPTS1227/09/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win50–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Tim JacksonKO211/09/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
No Contest49–2–2 (2) Flag of the United States.svg Harold Brazier ND1527/08/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Park Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win49–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Marcellus JacksonTKO307/08/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Memphis, Tennessee Referee stopped the bout at 2:26 of the third round.
Win48–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Bobby ThomasKO131/07/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win47–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg John GreeneTKO430/07/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win46–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Reese SmithKO116/07/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win45–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Willie BarnesKO921/06/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win44–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Leroy JonesUD609/06/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas
Win43–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Anthony PhillipsKO524/05/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win42–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Bud AdamsKO118/05/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Norman, Oklahoma
Win41–2–2 (1)John WalkerKO301/05/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win40–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Bobby ThomasKO417/04/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win39–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ricky DeckerKO303/04/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win38–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Tim BrooksKO620/03/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win37–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ali AkarKO106/03/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win36–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Rico HernandezKO520/02/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win35–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Rocky BergPTS1023/01/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win34–2–2 (1) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kirkland Laing KO710/01/1990 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Albert Hall, London
Win33–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Gary ThompsonPTS1012/12/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win32–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Mike GregoryKO105/12/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win31–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Tim JacksonKO329/11/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Norman, Oklahoma
No Contest30–2–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Terry Lee ThomasND1021/11/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win30–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Rico HernandezUD807/11/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win29–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse MartinezKO317/10/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win28–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg James SolomonKO203/10/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win27–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Gary ThompsonPTS805/09/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win26–2–2Randy CollinsKO424/08/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win25–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry WilliamsonPTS615/08/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win24–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Ponce OrtizKO301/08/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win23–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Dick AllenKO211/07/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Loss22–2–2 Flag of Kenya.svg Robert Wangila MD612/06/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Draw22–1–2 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Bennett TD102/05/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win22–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Brad Billings KO315/04/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win21–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim BrooksPTS604/04/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win20–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Wilson DouglasKO221/03/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win19–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Billy TuttKO307/03/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win18–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Keheven JohnsonPTS421/02/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win17–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jim WrightKO207/02/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win16–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jose RamirezKO406/12/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win15–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Trent ElwickKO315/11/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win14–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim HallTKO201/11/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win13–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry BrownKO318/10/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win12–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike ArmstrongKO204/10/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win11–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Richie WhitePTS420/09/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win10–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Carl PennKO230/08/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Habana Inn, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win9–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Roger ChoatePTS602/08/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win8–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim BondsKO219/07/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Draw7–1–1Wendell StaffordPTS405/07/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win7–1 Flag of the United States.svg Nicholas GrayKO205/04/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, OklahomaGray knocked out at 1:37 of the second round.
Win6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Clarence KingKO101/03/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Vernon GarrettUD402/02/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Simmie BlackUD617/11/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Steve McMinnKO228/10/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas, Texas
Win2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim JacksonKO120/10/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Win1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike GregoryKO106/10/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Loss0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ali SmithPTS418/08/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Trade Winds Central Inn, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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