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Callum Smith will return to the ring at a new weight class. The former WBA Super, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine super middleweight champion is set to lace up the gloves again in the second half of the calendar year.
Liam Smith grew up as one of four boxing brothers but was always known as ‘the tough one’… The former world champion, who will continue his climb back towards another world title shot later this year, was often out on the streets of Liverpool’s Kirkdale neighbourhood and rarely lost a fight.
Sean Dodd won the battle of Merseyside in controversial circumstances. The Birkenhead man got the better of Tom Farrell at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. Dodd took on the No Limits-trained ‘Fazza’, exclusively live on Sky Sports and DAZN. But it was stopped at the beginning of round five due to an unintentional headbutt.
Stephen Smith got his second win in the space of five weeks. The 33-year-old made his comeback from over a year out last month. Smith — who returned from a 17-month layoff in Nottingham against Des Newton — was looking to continue his resurgence at the Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre in Wythenshawe, Manchester.
Stephen Smith will be back in the ring next month. The 33-year-old made his comeback from over a year out earlier this month and has already booked another fight date. Smith dropped Des Newton en-route to a 60-54 win at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, exclusively live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN Stateside, and will be back between the ropes on June 16.
Stephen Smith got back to winning ways after more than a year out. The 33-year-old has been inactive since suffering a gruesome ear injury against Francisco Vargas. Smith, who is a former British and Commonwealth champion and a former two-time world title challenger, has continued to train during his time out.
Nottingham Arena, Nottingham - Commonwealth featherweight champion Leigh Wood (22-1, 12 KOs) dominated Ryan Doyle (17-4-1, 9 KOs) and finally knocked him out with a big left hand in the tenth round.
Stephen Smith will snap his lengthy ring hiatus later this week. The 33-year-old has been out since suffering a gruesome ear injury against Francisco Vargas. Smith, who is a former British and Commonwealth champion and a former two-time world title challenger, has continued to train during his time out.
by Shaun Brown - His left ear looked like it had been caught in the middle of a disagreement with Hannibal Lecter and Mike Tyson. The Doctor had a look. The ninth round (of ten). 'Look, man, your ear is hanging off, keep still'. He left the ring. Walked down the tunnel of the Mandalay Bay. A lady stopped him to get a form signed so he could get paid. Only in boxing. Man's gotta eat though. Stephen...
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - In a crossroads super featherweight battle, former world champion Francisco Vargas (24-1-2, 17 KOs) from Mexico City, Mexico won a nine round technical decision over Stephen Smith (25-4, 15 KOs) of Liverpool, UK. The scores were 89-82, 88-83, 88-83.