James Smitty Smith

Boxing analyst & host of America's only syndicated weekly TV boxing show In This Corner. Florida & Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee.

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

A shameful match, but it will make money for all concerned. In earlier eras, legends would retire and more would take their place. But today's "stars" need yesterday's legitimate stars to create an imprint. In the past, mass media created those imprints but today's environment is so fragmented and so expensive that people opt out and find other options. Therefore, today's fighters do not get the same opportunity to become globally known to casuals, thus the need for spectacles such as this.

Is it any wonder @SmittyBoxing and I have transitioned from the news of the day to "Classic Clashes"? By the way, the next episode is just around the corner.

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

When @SmittyBoxing speaks of @SugarRayLeonard's left hook, he knows of where he speaks. The proof is in this clip from a past @BoxingHall of Fame Induction Weekend that will be part of the next episode of "Classic Clashes" that pits Leonard with Oscar de la Hoya.

[James Smitty Smith @SmittyBoxing]

RIP Tom Skerritt. Alien on my shortlist of favorite movies ever. #RIPTomSkerritt

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

These are the skill sets that @SmittyBoxing and I will use to break down this weekend's "Classic Clash" between gold medalists (and the golden boys of their eras) Sugar Ray Leonard and Oscar de la Hoya. Who would win each category and why? For our choices, tune in this weekend here: https://t.co/eWWC0axxjR. See you then!

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Hmmm....great news. And if this trend is indeed true, perhaps the young ones (and the older ones) can purchase my two books, "Tales From the Vault: A Celebration of 100 Boxing Closet Classics," and "Muhammad Ali: By the Numbers" that I co-wrote with @BobCanobbio. They're interesting, enjoyable, informative and they punch far above their weight (and they're heavy books in terms of poundage, especially the first one). Both are available on Amazon.

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

How would a "Classic Clash" between Sugar Ray Leonard and Oscar de la Hoya turn out?

[James Smitty Smith @SmittyBoxing]

It’s Hawk Time. Born on this date 1955 One of the Great 140 Fighters of All Time @BoxingHall er The Late Great Aaron Pryor. We Miss You Hawk. #bornonthisdate #aaronpryor #hawktime #ibhof #ibhofhost

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

The next episode of "Classic Clashes" will feature a pair of Olympic gold medalists who were best known for their leading-man looks and their devastating hooks. @SmittyBoxing and I will break down their styles, recount their histories, explain how each man can win and pick our winners. The show can be seen here this weekend: https://t.co/eWWC0awZuj.

[James Smitty Smith @SmittyBoxing]

Finished taping episode 7 of Classic Clashes brought to you by @InThisCornerTV. It’s @SugarRayLeonard vs @OscarDeLaHoya scheduled for 15 rds from @CaesarsPalace in Las Vegas. @LeeGrovesBoxing will be teasing you throughout the week on more of the details. #boxing #classicclashes #sugarrayleonard #oscardelahoya

[James Smitty Smith @SmittyBoxing]

Born on this date 1962 the Real Deal former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of The World @BoxingHall er @holyfield. #happybirthdaychamp #evanderholyfield #undisputedheavyweightchamp #ibhof #nvbhof

[Donnie Wilkie @cityofpalms1]

@SmittyBoxing FORT MYERS!!! I recognize the News-Press sports section.

[James Smitty Smith @SmittyBoxing]

Happy Birthday @BoxingHall er @thomashitmanhearns. #happybirthdaychamp #thomashitmanhearns #sugarrayleonard #marvelousmarvinhagler #inthiscornerwithjamessmith #internationalboxinghalloffame #ibhofhost #nvbhof #flbhof #titleboxing #wbcboxing

[James Smitty Smith @SmittyBoxing]

In case you haven’t seen the latest Classic Clash S1 ep 6. Here you go. Enjoy.

https://t.co/Gp4oAkiDjj

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Now that the weekend's just about here, take a look at the latest episode of "Classic Clashes" with @SmittyBoxing and me in which we broke down Larry Holmes vs. Lennox Lewis. The show can be found here: https://t.co/5WD98fwyt2. Enjoy!

[Boxing Hall of Fame @BoxingHall]

The IBHOF is issuing a fall appeal for donations to help offset rising utility expenses, cost of goods & services along with lower admission & gift shop income during the off season. Together we can keep the magic alive in Canastota. Visit https://t.co/3MpvjBGuBB for more info.

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Here are the factors that @SmittyBoxing and I apply when analyzing our "Classic Clashes." How many categories does Larry Holmes win and how many categories go to Lennox Lewis. Please leave your comments after watching the show here: https://t.co/sC1TV51DVS

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Thanks to a combination of retro counts and those done live at ringside, @CompuBox has data for 23 fights each for Holmes and Lewis. Yesterday, we provided the offensive numbers for both while here we present the defensive stats. Which numbers jump out at you? To hear the analysis of @SmittyBoxing and me, check out the show that can be found here: https://t.co/dBsGJd4B52

[Boxing Hall of Fame @BoxingHall]

The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its flags will fly at half-staff in memory of Hall of Fame three-division champion Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gomez who passed away on Saturday at the age of 69.
For more information please visit the HOF’s website https://t.co/3MpvjBGuBB

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

Thanks to a combination of retro counts and those done live at ringside, @CompuBox has data for 23 fights each for Holmes and Lewis. As you look down the numbers on offense, which do you notice most. To hear my analysis, watch "Classic Clashes: Holmes vs. Lewis here: https://t.co/hbiGpjSH8i

[Lee Groves @LeeGrovesBoxing]

For those who missed yesterday's premiere of Classic Clashes, Season 1, Episode 6 featuring Larry Holmes vs. Lennox Lewis, the link is here. It's a show that is not only worth listening to, it's also worth watching for reasons that will be immediately obvious. Enjoy!