Liam Smith (boxer)
| Liam Smith | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Beefy |
| Rated at | Light middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 1⁄2 in (1.77 m) |
| Nationality | British |
| Born |
27 July 1988 Liverpool, Merseyside, England |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
Liam Smith (born 27 July 1988) is a British professional boxer. He is the current WBO light middleweight champion and a former Commonwealth light middleweight champion.[1]
Amateur career
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)[2] and in 2008 he defeated Steve Turner (of the British Army).[3]
Personal life
Liam Smith is the younger brother of Paul Smith and Stephen Smith, and the older brother of Callum Smith; all of whom are also professional boxers.[4]
Professional boxing record
| 22 fights, 22 wins (12 knockouts), 0 losses, 1 draw | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 22-0-1 |  Jimmy Kelly |
TKO | 7 (12), 2:35 | 2015-12-19 | Manchester Arena, Manchester |
Retained WBO Light Middleweight title. |
| Win | 21-0-1 |  John Thompson |
KO | 7 (12), 1:44 | 2015-10-10 | Manchester Arena, Manchester |
Won vacant WBO Light Middleweight title. |
| Win | 20-0-1 |  David Ezequiel Romero |
TKO | 7 (10), 1:10 | 2015-04-18 | Echo Arena, Liverpool |
Won vacant WBO Intercontinental Light Middleweight title. |
| Win | 19-0-1 |  Robert Talarek |
TKO | 8 (10), 2:01 | 2015-03-06 | Echo Arena, Liverpool |
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| Win | 18-0-1 |  Zoltan Sera |
TKO | 3 (12), 1:53 | 2014-10-25 | Echo Arena, Liverpool |
Won WBA Continental Light Middleweight title. |
| Win | 17-0-1 | Jason Welborn |
KO | 6 (12), 0:36 | 2014-07-26 | Phones 4u Arena, Manchester |
Retained British Light Middleweight title. |
| Win | 16-0-1 | Mark Thompson |
TKO | 4 (12), 0:13 | 2013-12-07 | Echo Arena, Liverpool |
Retained British Light Middleweight title. |
| Win | 15-0-1 | Erick Ochieng |
UD | 12 | 2013-09-21 | Olympia, Liverpool |
Won vacant British Light Middleweight title. |
| Win | 14-0-1 | Max Maxwell |
PTS | 6 | 2013-06-28 | Olympia, Liverpool |
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| Win | 13-0-1 | Steve O'Meara |
UD | 12 | 2012-12-15 | ExCel Arena, London |
Won vacant Commonwealth Light Middleweight title. |
| Win | 12-0-1 | Gary McMillan |
UD | 10 | 2012-11-09 | Olympia, Liverpool |
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| Win | 11-0-1 | Dee Mitchell |
PTS | 6 | 2012-09-21 | Hilton Hotel, London |
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| Win | 10-0-1 | Andrew Patterson |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:48 | 2012-05-25 | Newport Centre, Newport, Wales |
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| Win | 9-0-1 | Paul Morby |
PTS | 8 | 2012-02-25 | Motorpoint Arena, Wales |
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| Win | 8-0-1 | Gerard Healy |
KO | 1 (6), 1:36 | 2011-10-15 | Echo Arena, Liverpool |
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| Win | 7-0-1 | Barrie Jones |
KO | 3 (6), 2:12 | 2011-09-17 | Olympia, Liverpool |
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| Win | 6-0-1 | Matt Scriven |
TKO | 2 (4), 2:48 | 2010-12-11 | Echo Arena, Liverpool |
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| Draw | 5-0-1 | Terry Caruthers |
PTS | 4 | 2010-09-04 | Kelvin Hall, Scotland |
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| Win | 5-0 | Billy Smith |
PTS | 4 | 2010-03-12 | Echo Arena, Liverpool |
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| Win | 4-0 | Darren Gethin |
PTS | 4 | 2009-10-30 | Echo Arena, Liverpool |
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| Win | 3-0 | Kevin McCauley |
PTS | 4 | 2010-03-14 | M.E.N. Arena, Manchester |
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| Win | 2-0 | John Van Emmenis |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:32 | 2008-12-12 | Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes |
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| Win | 1-0 | Duncan Cottier |
PTS | 4 | 2008-10-10 | Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool |
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References
- ↑ "Statistics at boxrec.com". boxrec.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ↑ "2007 ABAE National Championship". abae.co.uk. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ↑ "2008 121st ABAE National Championship". abae.co.uk. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ↑ "Biography at boxrec.com". boxrec.com. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Demetrius Andrade |
WBO Light Middleweight Champion October 10, 2015 – present |
Incumbent |
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