Stephen Smith (boxer)

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Stephen Francis Smith (born 22 July 1985) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2019.[1] He challenged twice for a super-featherweight world championship; the IBF and WBA titles, both in 2016. At regional level he held multiple championships, including the British and Commonwealth featherweight titles and the British super-featherweight title between 2010 and 2013.

Amateur career

A distinguished amateur with over 150 fights, Smith represented Rotunda ABC and achieved fame at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne when he defeated Mehrullah Lassi in the final to win Commonwealth Gold. He also won a bronze medal at the 2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships in Plovdiv, losing in the semi-final of that tournament to Albert Selimov. He also won the ABA championships in 2005 and 2006, the Four Nations in 2006 and Gold at the 2007 Commonwealth Federation Championships held in Liverpool.[2]

At the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Chicago, US he was defeated in the first round losing 20:14 to German Marcel Herfurth, in a tournament in which he had been expected to perform well.[3]

Professional career

Smith turned professional on 21 June 2008 and stopped Shaun Walton in the 3rd round at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham.[4] Like his brother he signed for Warren's Sports Network[5] and has since had a further 11 fights, all wins.

Smith vs. Simpson

Smith became Commonwealth featherweight champion after he edged a points verdict over John Simpson in a tight scrap in Glasgow on 4 September 2010. A 114–116, 116–114, 116–112 decision was announced following a gruelling battle. During the re-match on 27 April 2011, Smith once again won on points with judges scores of 114–114, 115–114 and 118–112. However Simpson argued the judges scores were off target.

Smith vs. Selby

Smith fought the Welsh challenger Lee Selby on 17 September 2011, in a British and Commonwealth title defence at the Olympia, Liverpool where he was stopped in the 8th round by a Selby left hand.

Since losing to Selby, Smith fought Arpad Vass in the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany on 18 February 2012 winning via KO in Round 1. On 2 March 2012 Smith fought Ben Jones at The Troxy in London winning that fight via TKO in Round 1. On 1 June 2012 Smith fought for the third time in 2012 against Jose Luis Graterol at the York Hall winning again this time on points over 8 rounds.

Smith was due to fight on 8 March 2013 on the undercard of Yaqub Kareem v Paul Butler at the Liverpool Olympia however the fight was rescheduled to 12 April 2013. On 8 April 2013 Frank Warren confirmed that the event had been cancelled.

Smith fought for the first time in 13 months on 28 June 2013 against Eddie Nebitt of Belfast at the Liverpool Olympia and won via KO in Round 1. In his next fight on 17 August 2013 against Gary Buckland at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Smith won the British Super featherweight title after he KO'd Buckland in Round 5.

Promotions change

In October 2013 Smith announced he was breaking his contract with Frank Warren and signing with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom organisation. Warren took action through the courts and with the British Boxing Board of Control against Smith's contract termination.

On 31 October 2013 Smith was ordered by the British Boxing Board of Control to fight on 7 December 2013 in Liverpool under the Frank Warren promotion, Smith refused and relinquished his belt, the following day Smith was suspended by the BBBoC pending further investigation into his and Eddie Hearn's conduct in the switch.

On 15 November 2013 Smith was handed back his licence by the BBBoC and his first fight under Matchroom promotions was confirmed to be against Sergio Manuel Medina on the undercard of the Carl Froch v George Groves at Manchester's Phones 4u arena on 23 November 2013, Smith won the fight via KO in Round 8 and won the vacant WBC International Silver super featherweight title.

Smith vs. Sosa

On 12 November 2016, Smith fought Jason Sosa. Sosa won the fight comfortably on all three scorecards, 117-110, 116-111 and 116-112.[6]

Smith vs. Vargas

On 17 August 2017, Smith fought Francisco Vargas, who was ranked #2 by the WBC at super featherweight. Vargas won the fight in the ninth round via a technical decision.[7]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
32 Win 28–4 Template:Flagicon Jonny Phillips PTS 6 23 Nov 2019 Template:Flagicon Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 27–4 Template:Flagicon Jaime Quinn PTS 6 16 Jun 2019 Template:Flagicon Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 26–4 Template:Flagicon Des Newton PTS 6 10 May 2019 Template:Flagicon Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 25–4 Template:Flagicon Francisco Vargas TD 9 (10) 9 Dec 2017 Template:Flagicon Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Smith lost by a technical decision after an accidental headbutt left him with his left ear almost detachedScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[8]
28 Win 25–3 Template:Flagicon Karoly Gallovich KO 1 (6) 17 Jun 2017 Template:Flagicon Rittal Arena, Wetzlar, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Loss 24–3 Template:Flagicon Jason Sosa UD 12 12 Nov 2016 Template:Flagicon Salle des Etoiles, Monte Carlo, MonacoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA (Regular) super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–2 Template:Flagicon Daniel Brizuela TKO 7 (12) 29 May 2016 United KingdomScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Goodison Park, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Silver super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 23–2 Template:Flagicon José Pedraza UD 12 16 Apr 2016 Template:Flagicon Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Template:Flagicon Devis Boschiero TKO 6 (12) 19 Sep 2015 Template:Flagicon Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Template:Flagicon Barrington Brown PTS 6 4 Apr 2015 Template:Flagicon Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Template:Flagicon Jacek Wylezol PTS 6 28 Mar 2014 Template:Flagicon Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Template:Flagicon Pedro Navarrete PTS 8 14 Jun 2014 Template:Flagicon Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Template:Flagicon Mauricio Javier Munoz RTD 8 (12) 21 May 2014 Template:Flagicon First Direct Arena, Leeds, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC Silver super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Template:Flagicon Sergio Manuel Medina KO 8 (10) 23 Nov 2013 Template:Flagicon Phones4u Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC International Silver super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Template:Flagicon Gary Buckland KO 5 (12) 17 Aug 2013 Template:Flagicon Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Template:Flagicon Eddie Nesbitt KO 1 (6) 28 Jun 2013 Template:Flagicon Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Template:Flagicon Jose Luis Graterol PTS 8 1 Jun 2012 Template:Flagicon York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Template:Flagicon Ben Jones TKO 1 (12) 2 Mar 2012 Template:Flagicon The Troxy, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO Intercontinental super featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Template:Flagicon Arpad Vass KO 1 (8) 18 Feb 2012 Template:Flagicon Olympiahalle, Munich, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Loss 12–1 Template:Flagicon Lee Selby KO 8 (12) 17 Sep 2011 Template:Flagicon Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost British featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Template:Flagicon John Simpson MD 12 27 Apr 2011 Template:Flagicon Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Template:Flagicon John Simpson SD 12 4 Sep 2010 Template:Flagicon Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Commonwealth featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Template:Flagicon Jason Thomas TKO 1 (8) 12 Mar 2010 Template:Flagicon Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Template:Flagicon Chris Riley PTS 4 5 Dec 2009 Template:Flagicon Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Template:Flagicon Gavin Reid PTS 8 30 Oct 2009 Template:Flagicon Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Template:Flagicon Zsolt Nagy PTS 6 22 May 2009 Template:Flagicon York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Template:Flagicon Steve Gethin RTD 1 (4) 28 Feb 2009 Template:Flagicon National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Template:Flagicon Anthony Hanna PTS 4 12 Dec 2008 Template:Flagicon Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Template:Flagicon Sid Razak TKO 3 (4) 31 Oct 2008 Template:Flagicon Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Template:Flagicon Robin Deakin TKO 2 (4) 10 Oct 2008 Template:Flagicon Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Template:Flagicon Wladimir Borov TKO 1 (4) 6 Sep 2008 Template:Flagicon MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon Shaun Walton KO 3 (4) 21 Jun 2008 Template:Flagicon National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Personal life

Stephen Smith is the younger brother of the boxer; Paul Smith, and the older brother of the boxers; Liam Smith, and Callum Smith.[9]

References

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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ ABA | Stephen Smith
  3. ↑ Liverpool Echo | Blow for Liverpool's Smith
  4. ↑ Stephen Smith Professional Record
  5. ↑ Smith to turn pro with Warren
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External links

Stephen Smith - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live

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