ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Light heavyweight contender Joe Smith Jr., best known for ending the career of legend Bernard Hopkins, put a serious dent in the career of Hopkins’ protégé, Jesse Hart, on Saturday night.
Smith, a heavy puncher, rocked, rattled and dropped Hart to win a split decision in an exciting fight that headlined the Top Rank Boxing on ESPN card before a crowd of 3,415 at Etess Arena at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Two judges had it for Smith, 98-91 and 97-92. One judge, James Kinney, had it 95-94 for Hart.
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