Best fights of Liam Smith
Over 17 years as a professional, Liam Smith has compiled a 33-5-1 (20) record, including 17 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Liam Smith KOs Chris Eubank Jr.
On January 21, 2023 Liam Smith faced Chris Eubank Jr. in a middleweight bout. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 32-3-1, and Jr. was 33 with a record of 32-2. Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 6-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Chris Eubank Jr. via TKO in the 4th round.
2. Liam Smith loses to Canelo Álvarez via KO
On September 17, 2016 Liam Smith defended his WBO super welterweight title against Canelo Álvarez. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Álvarez was 26 with a record of 47-1-1. Smith was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Álvarez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Álvarez stopped Smith via KO in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
3. Liam Smith KOs Sam Eggington
On March 30, 2019 Liam Smith fought Sam Eggington for the vacant WBC Silver super welterweight title. Smith was 30 years old with a record of 26-2-1, and Eggington was 25 with a record of 24-5. Smith was coming off a loss, while Eggington was coming off a win. Smith stopped Sam Eggington via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Liam Smith KOs Anthony Fowler
On October 9, 2021 Liam Smith fought Anthony Fowler for the vacant WBA International super welterweight title. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 29-3-1, and Fowler was 30 with a record of 15-1. Smith was coming off a loss, while Fowler was on a 6-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Anthony Fowler via KO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Liam Smith KOs Jimmy Kelly
On December 19, 2015 Liam Smith defended his WBO super welterweight title against Jimmy Kelly. Smith was 27 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Kelly was 23 with a record of 16-0. Both Smith and Kelly were on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Jimmy Kelly via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
6. Liam Smith KOs Jessie Vargas
On April 30, 2022 Liam Smith fought Jessie Vargas for the vacant WBO InterContinental super welterweight title. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 30-3-1, and Vargas was 32 with a record of 29-3-2. Smith was coming off a win, while Vargas was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Jessie Vargas via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Liam Smith KOs Hassan Mwakinyo
On September 3, 2022 Liam Smith faced Hassan Mwakinyo in a super welterweight bout. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 31-3-1, and Mwakinyo was 27 with a record of 20-2. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mwakinyo was on a 10-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Hassan Mwakinyo via TKO in the 4th round.
