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Jesse Smith Jr. Born Detroit, United States Other names Justice Nationality American Height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Weight 265 lb (120.2 kg; 18.9 st) Division Super Heavyweight (265+ lb) Style Muay Thai Team Sweet Science MMA Years active 2009-present (MMA) Mixed martial arts record Total 2 Losses 2 By knockout 1 By submission 1 Other information Website http://www.justicesmith.com Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Jesse Smith, Jr. (commonly known as Justice) is an American mixed martial artist, kickboxer, model, actor and professional wrestler formerly signed to WWE. He is well known for appearing as the gladiator "Justice" on the 2008 revival of American Gladiators.[1][2]
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Life and career
Jesse Smith Jr. was born in Detroit, his father being a Sergeant Major in the Army. When his father was tranferred to Germany, Junior followed him living there until his 10th grade when he returned to the United States.
Hollywood
As an actor, he followed roles in such movies as Like Mike, Biker Boyz and his TV credits include Gilmore Girls, Wanted and WWE SmackDown.[3]
He has been also spotlighted in commercials for Nike and Coors Beer.
World wide performer
Justice Smith joined Tina Turner on her world wide tour, performing in front of thousands of people.
Mixed martial arts
Justice Smith is a third degree black belt in Taekwondo. He is also a teacher of Khmer Boxing.
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 2 matches wins 2 losses By knockout 0 1 By submission 0 1 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 0-2 Alexandru Lungu Submission (smother choke) K-1 ColliZion 2009 Final Elimination October 24, 2009 1 0:51 Arad, Romania Loss 0-1 Shane Carwin TKO (punches) Extreme Wars 3: Bay Area Brawl June 3, 2006 1 0:31 Oakland, California, United States Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest
Kickboxing record
Kickboxing record Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 0-2 Rico Verhoeven KO (Punch flurry) SuperKombat World Grand Prix I May 21, 2011 1 Bucharest, Romania SuperKombat WGP I reserve bout. Loss 0-1 Mighty Mo Decision (majority) K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Hawaii August 9, 2008 3 3:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 2008 Hawaii Grand Prix quarter-final bout. Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest
References
- ^ "Jesse “JUSTICE” Smith: Actor, Model, Martial Arts Expert, World Wide Performer (Part 1)". justicesmith.com. http://www.justicesmith.com/whoisjustice.html. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ "Justice". nbc.com. http://www.nbc.com/American_Gladiators/bios/justice.shtml. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ "Jesse “JUSTICE” Smith: Actor, Model, Martial Arts Expert, World Wide Performer (Part 2)". justicesmith.com. http://www.justicesmith.com/whoisjustice1.html. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
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