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Paul Smith, a British former professional boxer, is widely recognized for his impressive career that spanned over a decade, from 2003 to 2017. During this period, he held the English middleweight title in 2008, the British supermiddleweight title twice between 2009 and 2014, and challenged three times for a supermiddleweight world title.
Smith's interest in boxing began at a tender age of nine, when he joined the Rotunda amateur boxing club. As an amateur, he represented England, competing in various international tournaments, including the 2001 Copenhagen Cup and the 2002 Commonwealth Games, where he won a silver medal in the light middleweight division. Smith's family was deeply rooted in boxing, with his brothers Stephen, Liam, and Callum also becoming accomplished boxers, making them the first group of siblings to all win ABA titles.
Smith's professional career was marked by numerous notable bouts, many of which were held in the UK, Germany, and the USA. One of his most significant fights was against Andre Ward and Arthur Abraham for the WBO SuperMiddleweight title, which he challenged twice. On 10 March 2007, he KO'd Alexander Polizzi in Liverpool, winning the WBU international middleweight title in the eighth round. Another notable fight was against Jonathan Reid in Nashville, Tennessee, which he won by technical knockout.
In 2007, Smith participated in season three of The Contender, where he fought rival David Banks from Portland, Oregon, and emerged victorious by split decision. Although he had the lowest point total out of the remaining boxers, he was disqualified. This victory was fought in Pasadena, California, and was broadcast on ESPN and ITV. The renowned boxer Ray Leonard praised Smith's performance, stating that he let his anger take over in the ring.
After retiring from professional boxing in 2017, Smith transitioned into a career as a commentator. His wealth of experience and knowledge in the sport have made him a respected voice in the boxing community. Today, he is remembered as one of the most skilled and dedicated boxers of his generation, with a legacy that continues to inspire aspiring boxers.
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