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 top 10 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 Ćlvarez via KO
On September 17, 2016 Liam Smith defended his WBO super welterweight title against Canelo Ćlvarez. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Ćlvarez was 26 with a record of 47-1-1. Smith was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Ćlvarez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ćlvarez 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 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Liam Smith KOs Mario Alberto Lozano
On August 24, 2019 Liam Smith faced Mario Alberto Lozano in a super welterweight bout. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 27-2-1, and Lozano was 32 with a record of 33-9. Smith was coming off a win, while Lozano was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Mario Alberto Lozano via TKO in the 7th round.
8. 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.
9. Liam Smith stops Liam Williams
On April 8, 2017 Liam Smith fought Liam Williams for the vacant WBO interim super welterweight title. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Williams was 24 with a record of 16-0-1. Smith was coming off a win and Williams was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Liam Williams via retirement in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Liam Smith KOs Predrag RadoÅ”eviÄ
On June 4, 2016 Liam Smith defended his WBO super welterweight title against Predrag RadoÅ”eviÄ. Smith was 27 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and RadoÅ”eviÄ was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Predrag RadoÅ”eviÄ via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.