James Smith

Within the recorded range there are 61 bouts between 1981 and 1999, about one every 3.5 months. 32 of the 43 wins came inside the distance, 6 of them in the first round. Of the 17 losses, 7 came inside the distance and 10 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2299, in 1987; it stands at 1983 now. The best win came against Tim Witherspoon in 1986, who was rated 2408 at the time.

Measured by the gap on the day, the biggest upset was the win over Frank Bruno in 1984. The record includes 4 wins against a higher-rated opponent. The biggest upset conceded was the loss to Lionel Butler in 1994. The rating was sliding across the final four bouts.