Harold Johnson vs. Oakland Billy Smith

Oakland Billy Smith puts Harold Johnson down and out in round two

Harold Johnson 174 lbs lost to Oakland Billy Smith 174 lbs by KO at 1:22 in round 2 of 10

• Date: 1954-10-08
• Location: Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Referee: Zach Clayton

Notes

• Johnson entered the fight as the No. 1 light heavyweight contender. Smith was ranked fourth.
• Johnson was a 2-1 betting favorite.
• Johnson began the bout in his usual style, sticking Smith with a sharp left jab and tying up his slower opponent when they moved inside. Johnson seemed to hurt Smith with a hard right at the end of the round. The second round was more of the same until Smith suddenly put Johnson down for the count with a monstrous right.

Post Fight Comments

• Oakland Billy Smith: "He drops his left. When he did it again in the second, that was it. It was a short right, the best punch of my life."
• Harold Johnson: "I tried to get up, but I was stunned. I'm still dazed."

Newspaper Articles

• AP "Johnson, Smith Meet Tonight" October 8, 1954 [1]
• AP "Smith Looks For Moore After Upset Of Johnson" October 9, 1954 [2]