RIP Billy Smith

taffytoon · Post by **taffytoon** » 23 Jul 2013, 07:57

Absolutely gutted to hear, I have known him for years and he was always an absolute true professional and a gentleman to boot

I will really will miss him on the circuit

RIP :(

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:03

What has happened ?

spudder56 · Post by **spudder56** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:07

jonny wrote:What has happened ?

x2

danconnollyeire · Post by **danconnollyeire** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:09

WTF

Whatever it is RIP

The Insider · Post by **The Insider** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:09

jonny wrote:What has happened ?

A little early to speculate. There are a few stories doing the rounds but nothing 100% so it would be improper to post them yet.

Heard about this, this morning and thought I must have my wires crossed but as the hours rolled by it transpires it's true. A quiet lad, never any trouble and never complained about anything. A thoroughly likeable chap and consummate Pro. A tragic loss to boxing. RIP Billy.

taffytoon · Post by **taffytoon** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:11

The Insider wrote:
jonny wrote:What has happened ?
A little early to speculate. There are a few stories doing the rounds but nothing 100% so it would be improper to post them yet.

Heard about this, this morning and thought I must have my wires crossed but as the hours rolled by it transpires it's true. A quiet lad, never any trouble and never complained about anything. A thoroughly likeable chap and consummate Pro. A tragic loss to boxing. RIP Billy.

Exactly the same :(

spudder56 · Post by **spudder56** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:14

Absolutely terrible news a true gentleman was Billy RIP MATE

Post by **The Law** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:17

RIP. Billy and his brother Ernie were both true gents and consummate professionals. Very sad news indeed

spudder56 · Post by **spudder56** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:21

The Law wrote:RIP. Billy and his brother Ernie were both true gents and consummate professionals. Very sad news indeed

X2 mate RIP ERNIE AND BILLY

seanshortfusehughes · Post by **seanshortfusehughes** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:22

shared the ring with Billy such a nice guy around the circuit. a tragic loss to boxing. RIP Billy Smith

damianhucker1 · Post by **damianhucker1** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:24

R.I.P .

Would have saved many shows across the country in his time .

palooka · Post by **palooka** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:27

I've seen Billy box; he was a tough nut and am sure his record is deceiving, hope he's at peace RIP

reggaereggae · Post by **reggaereggae** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:41

Billy is the twin brother of Ernie smith, correct? I believe Ernie took his own life, and now Billy too.... RIP

Post by **The Law** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:49

reggaereggae wrote:Billy is the twin brother of Ernie smith, correct?

Correct.

bigped · Post by **bigped** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:50

rip billy xx

jimcook · Post by **jimcook** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:51

shocker! saw billy smith fight a number of times and he was always value for money. one of his best fights for me was when he fought lenny daws, at the excel i think....he gave as good as he got in that one . a hard hard fight. some people say the journeymen dont try , but every time i saw billy smith fight. he gave a good account of himself, and of course he never recieved half the wins he should have.

sad news indeed.

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 23 Jul 2013, 08:55

Very sad news, thoughts go out to his family

RIP Billy

loaded_gloves · Post by **loaded_gloves** » 23 Jul 2013, 09:13

I saw Mr Smith box Michael Lomax at the York Hall, and like others have said he was very capable and tough. Sad news.

REEVE · Post by **REEVE** » 23 Jul 2013, 09:35

RIP billy....amazing to think him and ernie had 322 fights between must of been tough as old boots.

palooka · Post by **palooka** » 23 Jul 2013, 09:38

There was a fantastic interview with Billy in Boxing News a while ago; he seemed a very decent man, very cut up about his brother.

lillywhite14 · Post by **lillywhite14** » 23 Jul 2013, 09:40

Tragic

RIP Billy.

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » 23 Jul 2013, 10:05

One of my favourite journeymen, always gave it a go and looked to give the crowd something to watch and the prospect something to think about rather than just cover up and wait for the loss. Sad

whiskey · Post by **whiskey** » 23 Jul 2013, 10:36

Poor Billy.

RIP

reggaereggae · Post by **reggaereggae** » 23 Jul 2013, 10:44

What was Billy's best win / best fight? I saw he beat a couple of prospects and also won the midlands title.

Brother Ernie also beat then big prospect George Hillyard

The Insider · Post by **The Insider** » 23 Jul 2013, 10:46

reggaereggae wrote:What was Billy's best win / best fight? I saw he beat a couple of prospects and also won the midlands title.

Brother Ernie also beat then big prospect George Hillyard

Baz Carey (not the one where the lights went off!) He was in the gym a lot then and it showed. Cracking fight.

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