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Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 04:55
by teddy007
I have just heard than Ernie Smith has died, It is at the moment un-comfirmed but if he has RIP. Him and his brother are credit to British Boxing xxx
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 05:11
by Gazmac81
Sad news if true my bro fought him although Ernie fought everyone from Lightweights to Light Middles
Guys like him save many a show
RIP
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 05:13
by Lenny
teddy007 wrote:I have just heard than Ernie Smith has died, It is at the moment un-comfirmed but if he has RIP. Him and his brother are credit to British Boxing xxx
If it's unconfirmed I ain't sure it should be up on a forum? Not a great way for people to first hear who know him personally.
RIP if true, a rare thing being a journeyman who always gave it a go and really tested the prospect.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 05:13
by Wales
What? how?
Thats an absolute shocker!!!!!
Thoughts with the family...
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 05:13
by whicker
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 05:15
by Gazmac81
Frankie Gavin says on Eastside that its true.
RIP
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 05:51
by teddy007
Lenny wrote:teddy007 wrote:I have just heard than Ernie Smith has died, It is at the moment un-comfirmed but if he has RIP. Him and his brother are credit to British Boxing xxx
If it's unconfirmed I ain't sure it should be up on a forum? Not a great way for people to first hear who know him personally.
RIP if true, a rare thing being a journeyman who always gave it a go and really tested the prospect.
OK fair point mate.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 05:53
by MPG
RIP Ernie,such a young age aswell.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 06:05
by Londonirish
Crazy, cant believe it... A Credit to Boxing RIP...
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 06:19
by TheGoods
Shocking news. A genuine hard case. In 2005 he boxed Kell Brook (twice), Nathan Cleverley, Darren Barker and Anthony Small... amongst others. RIP Gypsy Boy.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 06:31
by jonp
Yeh it defo true was told by his trainer last night such a shame
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 06:35
by ERIC GUY
A tragic loss, filmed many of his fights, always gave value!! R I P
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 07:01
by dondada
My goodness. What a shocker. Seen him give his best many times. RIP and thoughts with his family.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 07:06
by black panther
Terrible news. R.I.P Ernie - a credit to the sport.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 07:08
by bennie
This is sadder than a boxing great dying. I really liked Ernie, and my thoughts go out to his twin brother Billy.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 07:22
by TerribleTerry
Shocked and saddened by the news. My thoughts are with his family. RIP Ernie - a true boxing hard man
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 08:03
by whicker
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 08:42
by rhino222
RIP ernie, one of my favourite journeymen, a real trier, limited but gave it a go. like a journeyman should do..
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 08:46
by rhino222
how?
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 08:52
by Coco
RIP
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 08:53
by Poncey
Seen Billy fight many times, but not had the pleasure of seeing Ernie fight.
RIP.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 08:53
by DG.
RIP.
31 is no age.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 09:04
by teddy007
Does anyone no any more details yet.
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 09:10
by saturday_kid
Definitely true, heard yesterday dont know no details yet like, real real shame, proper fighter thinking of all his family n friends
R.I.P Ernie
Re: Ernie Smith RIP
Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 09:20
by stujones
RIP - him and his brother always gave fighters a good go and were often hard done by by the judges.
I didn't know him personally, unlike many on here but I am stunned by this news.