Liam Smith (boxer)
| Liam Smith | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Beefy |
| Rated at | Light-middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 1⁄2 in (177 cm) |
| Nationality | British |
| Born |
27 July 1988 Liverpool, Merseyside, England |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
Liam Smith (born 27 July 1988) is a British professional boxer. He held the WBO light-middleweight title from 2015 to 2016, having previously held the Commonwealth light-middleweight title from 2012 to 2013, and the British light-middleweight title from 2013 to 2015. Liam is the younger brother of Paul Smith and Stephen Smith, and the older brother of Callum Smith; all of whom are also professional boxers.
As an amateur, Smith fought for Rotunda ABC in Liverpool. He is a two-time winner of the ABA Championships, having won in 2007 and 2008, fighting at light welterweight. In 2007 he defeated Luke Gray (of Stevenage ABC) and in 2008 he defeated Steve Turner (of the British Army).
Liam Smith made his professional debut at light-middleweight on 10 October 2008 against Duncan Cottier at the Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool. In a four-round fight, Smit won on points as referee Steve Gray scored it (40-36). This was part of a stacked card by Queensberry Promotions which also had future world titlists such as Nathan Cleverly, Anthony Crolla, Tony Bellew as well as Liam's older brother Stephen. In his second pro fight, Smith defeated John Van Emmenis via 1st-round TKO. Smith only fought twice in 2009, outpointing Kevin McCauley and Darren Gethin in four round contests. Smith fought three times in 2010, first a 4-round points win over Billy Smith, a (38-38) points draw against Terry Carruthers and a 2nd round TKo of veteran Matt Scriven. After a 9-month lay off, Smith fought twice again in 2011, a 3rd-round KO off Barrie Jones and a 1st-round KO off Gerard Healy. Healy dropped to one knee from a bodyshot and right uppercut and was counted out. 2012 was the most active year of Smith since his pro debut as he fought five times, an 8 rounds points win against Paul Morby, a 1st-round TKO win against Andrew Patterson, a six-round points win against Dee Mitchell and a 10-round points win against Gary McMillan which was a British light-middleweight title eliminator. At the age of 24, this left Smith with a record of 12 wins, 5 by way of knockout, 1 draw and no losses.
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