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Liam Smith

Liam Smith

“Beefy”
Boxing record: 33-5-1 (20)
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Liverpool, England

Liam Smith losses

Over 17 years as a professional, Liam Smith has compiled a 33-5-1 (20) record, including 17 title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses, four of them in title fights.

  1. 5. Liam Smith loses to Aaron McKenna via unanimous decision

    On April 26, 2025 Liam Smith fought Aaron McKenna for the vacant WBA International middleweight title. Smith was 36 years old with a record of 33-4-1, and McKenna was 25 with a record of 19-0. Smith was coming off a loss, while McKenna was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with McKenna.

  2. 4. Liam Smith loses to Chris Eubank Jr. in their 2nd fight via KO

    On September 2, 2023 Liam Smith faced Chris Eubank Jr. in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Smith was 35 years old with a record of 33-3-1, and Jr. was 33 with a record of 32-3. Smith was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Jr. was coming off a loss. Jr. stopped Smith via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.

  3. 3. Liam Smith loses to Magomed Kurbanov via unanimous decision

    On May 7, 2021 Liam Smith fought Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant WBO International super welterweight title. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 29-2-1, and Kurbanov was 25 with a record of 21-0. Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kurbanov was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Kurbanov.

  4. 2. Liam Smith loses to Jaime Munguia via unanimous decision

    On July 21, 2018 Liam Smith fought Jaime Munguia for the WBO super welterweight title. Smith was 29 years old with a record of 26-1-1, and Munguia was 21 with a record of 29-0. Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak and Munguia was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Munguia.

  5. 1. 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.