A day like today, Mike Tyson defeated James “Bonecrusher” Smith

March 7th

1987

In a ring installed at the Hilton Hotel Las Vegas, Mike Tyson successfully defended the WBC heavyweight crown, simultaneously conquering the crown of another organization, defeating James “Bonecrusher” Smith, by unanimous decision. The Judges were Jose Juan Guerra, Lou Tabat and Dalby Shirley. The Referee was Mills Lane.