Howard 'Kayo' Smith ~ "Good Fighter - Bad Breaks"

[Bill Paxtom]

Howard 'Kayo' Smith

A very good Heavyweight out of Los Angeles, California.

Was avoided by many, and 'Kayo' had a difficult time getting fights.



Howard, a solid 6' 2 1/2" and 205 lb. 'boxer/puncher had a very good Amateur career.

He turned Professional on May 8, 1971 {Age; 24 years, 3 months}

Howard was impressive in Professional Debut;

* May 8, 1971 ..... KO 3 ... George Gray - 1-0-0 {1 KO}

But, Howard injured his right-hand, and was laid up for 6-Months.
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He returned;

* November 6, 1971 ... KO 1 .... 'Fiji' Cannibal Nuapia - 3-0-0 {3 KO's}
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Next up was Bakersfield Heavyweight - 29 year-old - Don Koontz, a former prospect
who had a record of 13-4-0 {7 KO's}

* December 8, 1971 ..... KO 2 - Don Koontz