# Lonnie Smith (boxer)

Harlan Alonso Smith, known as Lonnie Smith (born November 5, 1962, in Denver, Colorado), is an American boxer at Welterweight. He was the WBC Junior Welterweight World Champion when he knocked out the previously undefeated and reigning champion Billy Costello in August 1985.

## Professional career

Known as "Lightning" Lonnie, Smith turned pro in 1980 and lost once in his first 22 fights, before he had a win over undefeated Billy Costello to capture the WBC Light Welterweight world 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.

## Professional boxing record

| 53 fights | 44 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 26 | 2 |
| By decision | 18 | 5 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 53 | Loss | 44–7–2 | Diosbelys Hurtado | UD | 10 (10) | 1999-06-19 | Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 44–6–2 | Clarence Barnes | KO | 8 (10) | 1998-10-30 | Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 43–6–2 | Gilberto Flores | SD | 10 (10) | 1998-08-15 | Odeum, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 42–6–2 | Reggie Strickland | UD | 10 (10) | 1998-05-22 | Odeum, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 49 | Win | 41–6–2 | Walter Cowans | KO | 1 (10) | 1998-03-14 | Palace Theater, Altoona, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 48 | Win | 40–6–2 | Francisco Barra | TKO | 2 (12) | 1997-10-29 | Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 39–6–2 | Miguel González | KO | 5 (10) | 1997-04-23 | Tropicana, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 38–6–2 | Dennis Allen | UD | 10 (10) | 1997-02-13 | The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 45 | Win | 37–6–2 | Sean Crowdus | TKO | 3 (?) | 1995-08-18 | Regency Hotel, Denver, Colorado, U.S. | |
| 44 | Win | 36–6–2 | Jason Wilson | KO | 1 (?) | 1995-06-09 | Peel's Palace, Erlanger, Kentucky, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 35–6–2 | Cornell Colbert | TKO | 2 (?) | 1995-05-12 | Peel's Palace, Erlanger, Kentucky, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 34–6–2 | Walter Cowans | TKO | 1 (10) | 1995-04-07 | Peel's Palace, Erlanger, Kentucky, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 33–6–2 | Marvin Ladson | TKO | 2 (10) | 1994-10-04 | New Daisy Beale, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| 40 | Win | 32–6–2 | Jerry Strickland | KO | 1 (?) | 1994-05-27 | Denver, Colorado, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 31–6–2 | Tyrone Mack | TKO | 6 (10) | 1994-02-12 | Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | |
| 38 | Loss | 30–6–2 | Ike Quartey | PTS | 10 (10) | 1993-10-16 | Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France | |
| 37 | Loss | 30–5–2 | Wilfredo Rivera | UD | 10 (10) | 1993-06-28 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 36 | Draw | 30–4–2 | Derrell Coley | MD | 10 (10) | 1993-05-17 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 35 | Win | 30–4–1 | Jorge Hernandez | TKO | 2 (?) | 1992-12-18 | Guadalajara, Mexico | |
| 34 | Win | 29–4–1 | Ismael Diaz | UD | 10 (10) | 1992-11-24 | Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S. | |
| 33 | Loss | 28–4–1 | Julio César Chávez | UD | 12 (12) | 1991-09-14 | The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For WBC super lightweight title |
| 32 | Win | 28–3–1 | Darren McGrew | TKO | 7 (10) | 1991-04-07 | Diplomat Hotel, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 27–3–1 | Eduardo Valdez | TKO | 2 (10) | 1990-12-08 | Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 26–3–1 | Antonio Garcia | UD | 10 (10) | 1990-10-23 | The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 25–3–1 | Henry Anaya Jr | RTD | 10 (12) | 1990-08-20 | Dunes Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Won vacant NABF welterweight title |
| 28 | Win | 24–3–1 | Juan Soberanes | UD | 10 (10) | 1990-02-16 | International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 23–3–1 | Roberto Urias | KO | 3 (?) | 1989-03-16 | San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 22–3–1 | Ron Villa | TKO | 10 (10) | 1987-05-08 | Denver, Colorado, U.S. | |
| 25 | Loss | 21–3–1 | Andy Nance | SD | 10 (10) | 1986-12-04 | Circle Star Theater, San Carlos, California, U.S. | |
| 24 | Loss | 21–2–1 | René Arredondo | TKO | 5 (12) | 1986-05-05 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Lost WBC super lightweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–1–1 | Billy Costello | TKO | 8 (12) | 1985-08-21 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won WBC super lightweight title |
| 22 | Win | 20–1–1 | Joey Soler | UD | 10 (10) | 1985-05-21 | Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 19–1–1 | Frank Montgomery | UD | 12 (12) | 1984-10-04 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 18–1–1 | Thomas Baker | TKO | 9 (10) | 1984-07-17 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 19 | Loss | 17–1–1 | Todd Longmuir | RTD | 7 (10) | 1984-05-17 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 17–0–1 | Danny Sanchez | UD | 10 (10) | 1984-04-26 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 16–0–1 | Forrest Winchester | PTS | 10 (10) | 1984-03-01 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 15–0–1 | Thomas Baker | UD | 8 (8) | 1984-01-14 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 14–0–1 | Victor Flores | UD | 8 (8) | 1982-12-15 | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 13–0–1 | Bobby Jones | UD | 8 (8) | 1982-08-14 | Stouffers Ballroom, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 12–0–1 | Eugene Ellington | UD | 6 (6) | 1982-06-26 | Front Row Theater, Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 11–0–1 | Nate Stewart | PTS | 6 (6) | 1982-04-09 | Stouffer's Inn, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 10–0–1 | C B Brown | TKO | 2 (6) | 1982-03-21 | Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0–1 | Carl Williams | KO | 4 (6) | 1982-02-24 | Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 8–0–1 | Dennis Shea | KO | 2 (?) | 1982-02-05 | Mammoth Gardens, Denver, Colorado, U.S. | |
| 8 | Draw | 7–0–1 | Terry Butler | PTS | 6 (6) | 1981-08-09 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Victor Hernandez | PTS | 8 (8) | 1981-07-01 | Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Bobby Krueger | TKO | 1 (?) | 1981-06-27 | Hacienda Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Elias Rodriguez | TKO | 2 (6) | 1981-04-11 | Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | George Crawford | PTS | 4 (4) | 1981-03-22 | Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Danny Cruz | PTS | 4 (4) | 1980-10-02 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Alberto Sevilla | TKO | 1 (4) | 1980-08-22 | Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Daniel Munoz | KO | 2 (4) | 1980-08-08 | Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |