The bout with James 'Bonecrusher' Smith was too much of a risk without reward.

Frank {Age; 22 years, 6 months} didn't need that bout.

With a record of 21-0-0 {21 KO's}, they should have gone for the 'Knockout Record'
of 24-Straight by Mac Foster.

At the time, May 13, 1984 >

Frank Bruno was ranked #9 WBC. A win over 'Bonecrusher' wasn't going to bump him
up anyway.

Some were chatting that had Frank won, he would get WBC Champion ~ Larry Holmes
in September 1984.

There was no need to rush.