Liam Smith Record

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Liam Smith Record

Highlights

Opponent: Aaron McKenna
Date: 26 Apr 2025
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Serving as a massive domestic crossroads fight on a major London card, Smith found himself thoroughly outworked by a much younger, highly aggressive undefeated prospect. Smith attempted to use his signature high guard and cagey counter-punching to slow down the pace, but the surging challenger established a blistering tempo from the opening bell. Smith was consistently beaten to the punch and found himself pinned against the ropes during heavy exchanges. Although the veteran showed immense durability and grit to survive the full twelve rounds without going down, he was unable to mount a sustained offensive comeback, leading to a clear, wide unanimous decision defeat.

Opponent: Chris Eubank Jr.
Date: 02 Sep 2023
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: TKO 10
Fight Summary: Entering the ring for a highly anticipated rematch in Manchester, Smith endured a frustrating and punishing night as his rival executed a flawless tactical adjustments. Smith struggled early on to close the distance against a sharp, rapid-fire jab, and his movement looked noticeably hindered after appearing to twist his ankle in the fourth round. He was dropped by a precise right uppercut during that frame and spent the remainder of the fight under a relentless, multi-punch assault. Smith showed incredible heart to soak up continuous punishment against the ropes, but a final, overwhelming barrage in the tenth round forced the referee to step in and call a halt to the contest.

Opponent: Chris Eubank Jr.
Date: 21 Jan 2023
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 4
Fight Summary: In a spectacular, high-stakes domestic blockbuster that captured the boxing world’s attention, Smith secured the most significant victory of his middleweight run with a sensational stoppage. After navigating a competitive opening couple of rounds where his opponent found success with long-range uppercuts, Smith broke through emphatically in the fourth frame. He trapped his rival in the corner and unleashed a ferocious, lightning-fast combination that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas for the first time in his career. Although his foe bravely rose, Smith immediately closed the distance and forced a second swift knockdown, prompting a rapid referee intervention to spark chaotic celebrations in Manchester.

Opponent: Hassan Mwakinyo
Date: 03 Sep 2022
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 4
Fight Summary: Headlining a major homecoming card in Liverpool, Smith picked up a bizarre yet dominant stoppage victory. Smith spent the opening rounds pressuring the visitor, breaking down his guard with heavy body shots and calculated straight rights. In the fourth round, the challenger suffered an apparent knee injury mid-exchange, dropping to one knee unexpectedly. Sensing the vulnerability, Smith immediately swarmed him upon the restart, landing a quick flurry that forced the challenger down once more, leading the referee to wave off the fight amidst visible confusion from the crowd.

Opponent: Jessie Vargas
Date: 30 Apr 2022
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 10
Fight Summary: Competing at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, Smith engaged in a brutal, blood-soaked war of attrition against a decorated former two-weight world champion. The opening frames were fiercely contested, with both men trading heavy leather in a phone-booth brawl that left both fighters badly cut. As the bout progressed into the later rounds, Smith’s superior size, strength, and relentless engine began to take complete control. He systematically dismantled his opponent’s defense with punishing hooks to the ribs and crisp combinations upstairs, ultimately forcing a comprehensive referee stoppage in the tenth round.

Opponent: Anthony Fowler
Date: 09 Oct 21
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 8
Fight Summary: In a highly charged, fiercely personal all-Liverpool derby at the M&S Bank Arena, Smith relied on his world-class experience to overcome an incredibly dangerous early challenge. His opponent started with hyper-aggressive intent, rocking Smith early with massive hooks and opening a bad cut over his eye. Remaining completely unflappable, Smith adjusted his timing beautifully, dropping his local rival in the fifth round with a spectacular counter right hand. Smith continued to dish out a clinical, systematic beating until another heavy combination floor his foe in the eighth round, prompting the corner to throw in the towel.

Opponent: Magomed Kurbanov
Date: 07 May 2021
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Traveling deep into Russian territory to challenge for a regional title, Smith was on the wrong end of a highly controversial and hotly debated judges’ decision. Smith boxed beautifully from the opening bell, demonstrating excellent ring generalship and routinely piercing his opponent’s guard with crisp double-jabs and heavy body shots. While the hometown fighter had moments of success with looping overhand rights, Smith appeared to clearly control the pacing and land the cleaner, more impactful combinations in the championship rounds. To the shock of Smith’s team, all three judges turned in wide scorecards for the local fighter.

Opponent: Roberto Garcia
Date: 20 Dec 2019
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 10
Fight Summary: Making a high-profile appearance in the United States, Smith turned in a highly professional, clinical performance against a rugged and incredibly durable veteran. Smith completely dictated the distance with a stiff jab, systematically breaking down his opponent’s high guard over ten fast-paced rounds. Despite the visitor constantly trying to lunge forward to initiate an ugly inside brawl, Smith’s flawless footwork and sharp counter-punching ensured a clean, comfortable shutout on the judges’ scorecards.

Opponent: Mario Alberto Lozano
Date: 24 Aug 2019
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 10
Fight Summary: Fighting in Mexico, Smith showcased his world-class pedigree by overcoming a highly hostile environment and a determined local challenger. Smith utilized a disciplined high guard and continuous lateral movement to completely neutralize his opponent’s looping power shots. He worked the body relentlessly, wearing down the home fighter’s conditioning and capturing a comfortable, wide unanimous decision victory to keep his name firmly in the world title picture.

Opponent: Sam Eggington
Date: 30 Mar 2019
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 5
Fight Summary: In a guaranteed domestic slugfest hosted in Liverpool, Smith put on a breathtaking offensive clinic. Facing a famously rugged warrior known for his iron chin, Smith chose to stand his ground and trade, out-slugging his opponent with frightening accuracy. He landed a relentless barrage of heavy hooks and uppercuts that quickly opened up cuts and caused massive facial swelling, forcing the referee to mercifully step in to halt the one-sided beating in the fifth round.

Opponent: Jaime Munguia
Date: 21 Jul 2018
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Traveling to Las Vegas to challenge for the WBO super-welterweight world title, Smith put forth a tremendously brave effort against a towering, undefeated young champion. Smith found himself under immense pressure early, overcoming a heavy knockdown in the sixth round from a concussive left hook. Showing the true heart of a champion, Smith roared back in the later rounds, landing clean right-hand counters that momentarily troubled the champion. Ultimately, the young titleholder’s sheer size and continuous volume proved too much to overcome, resulting in a unanimous decision loss.

Opponent: Liam Williams
Date: 11 Nov 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: MD 12
Fight Summary: Entering a highly anticipated direct rematch in Newcastle to settle the score from their controversial first bout, Smith engaged in an absolute 12-round war of attrition. Both men traded heavy combinations from the opening bell, with the Welsh challenger boxing beautifully early on. Smith’s world-class experience and superior stamina ultimately turned the tide in the second half of the fight, as he pressed forward relentlessly to secure a close, hard-fought majority decision victory.

Opponent: Liam Williams
Date: 08 Apr 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: RTD 9
Fight Summary: In a highly explosive interim world title clash in Manchester, Smith walked away with a dramatic and highly controversial victory. The challenger boxed brilliantly over the early rounds, opening a bad cut on Smith’s face. However, as the action turned into a brutal slugfest, a horrific clash of heads in the ninth round left the challenger with a severe double-laceration on his eyelid, forcing his corner to withdraw him on the stool before the tenth.

Opponent: Marian Cazacu
Date: 18 Mar 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 4
Fight Summary: Serving as a quick, stay-busy tune-up bout in Spain to shake off the cobwebs after his first career defeat, Smith cruised through a routine four-round contest. Facing a durable journeyman who offered virtually zero offensive output, Smith used the opportunity to get valuable rounds under his belt, comfortably winning every exchange on the points referee’s scorecard.

Opponent: Saúl Álvarez
Date: 17 Sep 2016
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: KO 9
Fight Summary: Defending his WBO world championship in front of over 50,000 fans at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, Smith put up a fiercely competitive, honorable effort against the sport’s biggest superstar. Smith stood toe-to-toe with the Mexican icon, landing crisp combinations to the head, but Canelo’s devastating, world-class body assault eventually wore him down. After suffering knockdowns in the seventh and eighth rounds, Smith was stopped for the first time in his career by a lethal left hook to the liver in the ninth.

Opponent: Predrag Radošević
Date: 04 Jun 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 2
Fight Summary: Making the second defense of his world title in Liverpool, Smith put on a devastating display of punch perfection. Facing an experienced European challenger, Smith wasted no time establishing his authority, ending the contest emphatically in the second round with a single, thunderous left hook to the ribs that left his opponent completely paralyzed on the canvas.

Opponent: Jimmy Kilrain Kelly
Date: 19 Dec 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: In his first formal world title defense, Smith turned away a spirited challenge from a young, undefeated domestic rival in Manchester. The challenger boxed cleverly from the outside early on, but Smith’s persistent pressure and heavy body punching systematically broke down the youngster’s resistance, leading to a seventh-round technical knockout.

Opponent: John Thompson
Date: 10 Oct 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: Traveling to Manchester to fight for the vacant WBO world super-welterweight championship, Smith fulfilled his lifelong dream with a spectacular performance. After navigating some tricky early rounds against an elusive American stylist, Smith caught his opponent with a massive right hand in the seventh frame, floor him heavily and forcing a definitive referee stoppage to capture the world title.

Opponent: David Ezequiel Romero
Date: 18 Apr 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: Competing for a regional title in Liverpool, Smith put on a clinical offensive showcase against a durable Argentinian visitor. Smith systematically dismantled his opponent’s high guard round after round, eventually prompting the referee to step in and halt the one-sided contest in the seventh frame to prevent further damage.

Opponent: Robert Talarek
Date: 06 Mar 2015
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 8
Fight Summary: Facing a notoriously rugged, iron-chinned continental gatekeeper, Smith was forced to showcase his patient boxing acumen. He systematically broke down his opponent over eight grueling frames, landing heavy combinations upstairs until the referee officially called a halt to the bout.

Opponent: Zoltan Kiss Jr.
Date: 25 Oct 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Smith kept his active momentum rolling with an explosive early power display in Liverpool. He completely overwhelmed his opponent’s guard from the opening bell, scoring multiple quick knockdowns before forcing a comprehensive third-round technical knockout.

Opponent: Jason Welborn
Date: 26 Jul 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 6
Fight Summary: Defending his British title in Manchester, Smith faced a highly aggressive, physical domestic challenger. Smith weathered an early storm, adjusting his distance beautifully to pick the challenger apart with sharp body shots, culminating in a vicious knockout in the sixth round.

Opponent: Mark Thompson
Date: 07 Dec 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 4
Fight Summary: In his first defense of the British crown, Smith reasserted his total dominance on the domestic scene. He utilized clinical power punching and a punishing body assault to break down his challenger, securing a swift fourth-round technical knockout.

Opponent: Ed Ochieng
Date: 21 Sep 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 12
Fight Summary: Bidding for the vacant British light-middleweight championship, Smith engaged in a highly tactical, grueling war of attrition. Showing excellent ring generalship and maturity over his first career 12-round distance, he comfortably outpointed his opponent to capture the prestigious Lonsdale belt.

Opponent: Max Maxwell
Date: 28 Jun 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 6
Fight Summary: Serving as a stay-busy fight early in his career, Smith relied on a disciplined, technical approach to safely box behind his jab, picking up a straightforward, comfortable points victory over six rounds.

Opponent: Steve O’Meara
Date: 15 Dec 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Capturing his first major regional title, Smith put on a masterclass in heavyweight ring generalship against a top-tier domestic contender, winning a clear, wide unanimous decision over twelve highly competitive rounds.

Opponent: Gary McMillan
Date: 02 Jun 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 10
Fight Summary: In his first career ten-round bout, Smith displayed excellent stamina and maturity, comfortably controlling the pacing behind a textbook performance to secure a clear-cut points victory.

Opponent: Andrew Patterson
Date: 04 Feb 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 4
Fight Summary: Keeping active early in his development, Smith comfortably dictated the distance and pace to secure a routine, stress-free points victory over a durable journeyman.

Opponent: Paul Morby
Date: 15 Oct 2011
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 6
Fight Summary: Smith broke down his domestic counterpart with clean combinations, forcing a technical knockout victory late in the sixth round to thrill his local fanbase.

Opponent: Kevin McCauley
Date: 17 Sep 2011
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 4
Fight Summary: In a tactical learning fight early in his career, Smith safely boxed behind his jab to pick up a straightforward, comfortable points victory over four rounds.

Opponent: Terry Carruthers
Date: 27 Apr 2011
Result: Draw
Nature of the Result: PTS 4
Fight Summary: In a brief and highly frantic four-round contest, Smith suffered the first blemish on his professional record. He struggled to cleanly dominate an awkward, spoiler opponent, resulting in a frustrating points draw.

Opponent: Barrie Jones
Date: 11 Dec 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 6
Fight Summary: Smith closed out a highly active year against a cagey opponent, utilizing his superior amateur pedigree and sharp combination punching to earn a clear points victory.

Opponent: Danny Butler
Date: 04 Sep 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 6
Fight Summary: Showcasing his rapid development and growing offensive variety, Smith out-boxed a durable opponent from the outside to secure a routine points decision.

Opponent: Matt Scriven
Date: 22 May 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 4
Fight Summary: Smith relied on a disciplined, technical approach to outpoint a highly durable journeyman opponent who refused to go down easily over the four-round distance.

Opponent: Luke Robinson
Date: 06 Dec 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 6
Fight Summary: Keeping active early in his career, Smith comfortably dictated the distance and pace to secure a routine, clear-cut points victory over six rounds.

Opponent: Thomas McDonagh
Date: 30 Oct 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 6
Fight Summary: Smith faced a dangerous, highly athletic regional competitor in just his fourth pro bout, relying on his strict high guard and a piercing jab to cleanly outbox his opponent.

Opponent: Darren Gethin
Date: 28 Mar 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 4
Fight Summary: Smith continued his active debut year with a blistering performance, completely overwhelming his opponent’s guard with heavy straight hands to secure an easy points victory.

Opponent: Tony Spitieri
Date: 13 Dec 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Wasting zero time finding his range in his second professional outing, Smith staggered his opponent with a brutal combination, forcing an early third-round technical knockout.

Opponent: Duncan Cottier
Date: 10 Oct 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 4
Fight Summary: Making his highly anticipated professional debut, Smith immediately put his light-middleweight power on display, breaking down a durable opponent to start his professional career with a swift points victory.

Liam Smith Record