Paul Smith (boxer)

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Paul James Smith Jr. (born 6 October 1982) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2003 to 2017, and has since worked as a commentator. He held the English middleweight title in 2008, the British super-middleweight title twice between 2009 and 2014, and challenged three times for a super-middleweight world title. As an amateur, he won a silver medal in the light middleweight division at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Amateur career

Smith started boxing at age nine with the Rotunda amateur boxing club and fought in South Africa, Uzbekistan, and Denmark representing England. He comes from a family of boxers and he and his brothers (Stephen, Liam, and Callum) became the first group of siblings to all win ABA titles.[1][2][3][4][5] Paul won silver medals for his country in the 2001 Copenhagen Cup[6] and 2002 Commonwealth Games, losing to Jean Pascal by two points;[7] Smith was then picked up by Frank Warren and turned professional.

Professional career

Early career

Smith's career has featured many bouts held mainly in the UK, Germany and the USA. He has faced Andre Ward and Arthur Abraham for the WBO Super-Middleweight title twice. The first was a controversial decision.

On 10 March 2007, he KO'd the Belgian, Alexander Polizzi in Liverpool, winning the WBU international middleweight title in the eighth round.

On 20 March 2007, Smith took part in boxing's answer to Golf's Ryder Cup fighting American Jonathan Reid; the Nashville, Tennessee resident lost to Smith on a technical knockout.

The Contender

On 4 September 2007, Smith joined nine other boxing hopefuls as members of season three of The Contender. Smith fought rival David Banks from Portland, Oregon, and ended with a win for Smith by split-decision. However, since Smith had the lowest point total out of the remaining boxers, he was disqualified. The victory over David Banks was fought in Pasadena, California and was broadcast on ESPN and ITV; Ray Leonard said Smith let his anger take away from his ability. Smith was left with two cuts, one on his nose and another around his eye; this meant he was medically unfit to continue the contest regardless of performance.

Smith returned to England and defeated Cello Renda to win the vacant English middleweight title. He lost the title in his very next fight against Steven Bendall on 21 June 2008 in Birmingham, England, on a much contested points decision.[8]

British super-middleweight champion

On 30 October 2009, Smith challenged Tony Quigley for the British super-middleweight title in Liverpool's Echo Arena. Quigley was the holder of the British title after defeating Tony Dodson only months earlier at the same venue. The fight was a tight affair with Smith eventually winning via split decision over 12 rounds thus crowning him the new British super-middleweight title holder.

Smith's first defense of his title came in his thirtieth professional contest at the Echo Arena, Liverpool on 12 March 2010, against Tony Dodson. Smith won again, this time via a unanimous 12-round decision.

Smith boxed Beijing 2008 gold medalist, James DeGale at the Echo Arena, Liverpool on 11 December 2012. The fight was stopped in the ninth round as DeGale landed back-to-back left hooks on Smith, causing the latter to lose his British super-middleweight title.

Smith vs. Groves

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Smith (left) vs. Groves, 2011

After winning his next two fights, Smith once again challenged for the British title and the Commonwealth title against George Groves. The bout took place in Groves' native London at the Wembley Arena on 5 November 2011. Smith won the opening round on all three judges cards and landed a hard shot on Groves towards the end of the round. One minute into the second round, however, a lead overhand right from Groves to Smith's jaw floored him. Smith was able to beat the count only to be dropped again, forcing the referee to halt the contest.

Smith vs. Abraham

On 27 September 2014, Smith fought WBO Super-Middleweight title holder Arthur Abraham in Kiel, Germany. Despite arguably outworking Abraham for the full 12 rounds, the judges ruled in the Armenian's favour by scores of 119–109, 117–111 and 117–110. Many ringside observers saw the fight as being far closer than the judges ruled it and Smith's promoter Eddie Hearn labelled the judges scores a "disgrace."[9]

The two met in a rematch on 21 February 2015, at the O2 World Arena in Berlin. This also went the full 12 rounds as Abraham won via points on all three scorecards (116-112, 117-111 twice).[10]

Smith vs. Ward

After his loss to Abraham, Smith faced top pound for pound boxer, Andre Ward. This was Ward's first fight in 19 months, following a promotional dispute which sidelined him and caused him to lose his titles. The fight was scheduled for 20 June 2015 at the Oracle Arena in California at a 172 lbs catchweight fight. The fight was to take place on BET.[11] Ward won via TKO in the 9th round. Ward was winning every round at the time of stoppage (80-72, 3 times).[12][13][14] Smith missed weight, coming in at 176.4 lbs and was fined 20% ($45,000) of his $225,000 purse by the California State Athletic Commission, half of which went to Ward and half to the commission.[15] Despite being available in over 90 million homes, the fight averaged 323,000 viewers on BET.[16]

Smith vs Kubin

In his comeback fight, Smith faced Bronislav Kubin. Smith dropped Kubin twice in the second round, and managed to finish his opponent in the third round, to get his comeback win.[17]

Smith vs Grafka

Smith won the second fight of his comeback too, this time a 59 to 55 points victory over six rounds, against Bartlomiej Grafka.[18]

Smith vs Regi

On 10 September 2016 Smith fought Daniel Regi on the Golovkin vs Brook undercard. Smith dropped his opponent several times, en route to a fifth-round TKO win.[19]

Smith vs. Zeuge

Smith's third and final world title challenge came against WBA (Regular) super middleweight champion Tyron Zeuge in June 2017 at Rittal Arena Wetzlar. The younger Zeuge proved to be too much for Smith, as he won a wide unanimous decision (119-108, 119–108, 119–108). Zeuge outworked Smith with his jab and was able to score a knockdown in round 12.[20]

Music career

As well as being a boxer, Smith is a resident DJ at the 'Society' nightclub in Liverpool.[21] He co-wrote the Ultrabeat song "Better Than Life", with Mike Di Scala and has remixed the song "Falling Stars (Waiting for a Star To Fall)" by Sunset Strippers, also with Di Scala.[22]

Personal life

Paul Smith comes from a family of professional boxers, which includes Stephen Smith, Liam Smith, and Callum Smith.[23]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
45 Loss 38–7 Tyron Zeuge UD 12 17 Jun 2017 Rittal Arena, Wetzlar, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA (Regular) and GBU super-middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 38–6 Daniel Regi TKO 5 (6), 2:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Sep 2016 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 37–6 Bartlomiej Grafka PTS 6 29 May 2016 Goodison Park, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 36–6 Bronislav Kubin TKO 3 (6), 0:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 May 2016 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 35–6 Andre Ward TKO 9 (12), 1:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Jun 2015 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 35–5 Arthur Abraham UD 12 21 Feb 2015 O2 World Arena, Berlin, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 35–4 Arthur Abraham UD 12 27 Sep 2014 Sparkassen-Arena, Kiel, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 35–3 David Sarabia TKO 2 (8), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 May 2014 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–3 Jamie Ambler PTS 6 14 Dec 2013 ExCeL, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–3 Tony Dodson TKO 6 (12), 2:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29 Jun 2013 Bolton Arena, Bolton, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–3 Tommy Tolan RTD 4 (6), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Nov 2012 Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 31–3 George Groves TKO 2 (12), 1:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Nov 2011 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 31–2 Paul Samuels TKO 1 (8), 2:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Sep 2011 Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 30–2 Jozsef Matolcsi KO 1 (8), 0:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 May 2011 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 29–2 James DeGale TKO 9 (12), 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Dec 2010 Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost British super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 Tony Dodson UD 12 12 Mar 2010 Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Tony Quigley SD 12 30 Oct 2009 Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Michal Bilak PTS 8 18 Jul 2009 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Rashid Matumla TKO 2 (12), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Mar 2009 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBA International super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Ciaran Healy PTS 6 12 Dec 2008 Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Danny Thornton KO 6 (8), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Sep 2008 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 23–1 Steven Bendall PTS 10 21 Jun 2008 National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost English middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Cello Renda TKO 6 (10), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 Mar 2008 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant English middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Francis Cheka PTS 8 8 Dec 2007 Bolton Arena, Bolton, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 David Banks SD 5 9 Oct 2007 The Contender Arena, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Part of The Contender series 3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Jonathan Reid TKO 7 (8), 1:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Mar 2007 Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Part of The Contender Challenge: UK vs. USAScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Alexander Polizzi TKO 8 (12) 10 Mar 2007 Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Ryan Walls TKO 4 (8), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Nov 2006 Newport Centre, Newport, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Dean Walker TKO 3 (10), 2:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Oct 2006 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British Central Area middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Conroy McIntosh PTS 8 1 Jun 2006 Metrodome, Barnsley, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Hussain Osman TKO 4 (6), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Mar 2006 Newport Centre, Newport, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Simeon Cover PTS 6 3 Jun 2005 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Rob Burton KO 1 (6), 1:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Feb 2005 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Howard Clarke KO 1 (6), 2:11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Dec 2004 Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Jason Collins TKO 1 (6), 1:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 Oct 2004 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Ojay Abrahams PTS 4 10 Sep 2004 Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Steve Timms TKO 1 (6), 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Jun 2004 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Howard Clarke PTS 4 3 Apr 2004 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Davy Jones PTS 4 26 Feb 2004 Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Joel Ani PTS 4 13 Dec 2003 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Mike Duffield TKO 1 (4), 2:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Feb 2003 Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Patrick Cito PTS 4 29 Aug 2003 Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Silver Fox TKO 2 (4), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Jun 2003 Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Andrey Ivanov TKO 2 (4), 1:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 May 2003 Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Howard Clarke PTS 4 5 Apr 2003 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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Sporting positions

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ABA light-middleweight champion
2002 Template:S-ttl/check

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Vacant
Title last held by
Dean Walker 		British Central Area
middleweight champion
14 October 2006 – 8 March 2008
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Title next held by
Jez Wilson

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Vacant
Title last held by
Wayne Elcock 		English middleweight champion
8 March 2008 – 21 June 2008 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Paul Muyodi 		WBA International
super-middleweight champion
14 March 2009 – May 2010
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James DeGale
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30 October 2009 – 11 December 2010 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Kenny Anderson 		British super-middleweight champion
29 June 2013 – September 2014
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Title next held by
Callum Smith
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