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RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 07:57
by taffytoon
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 :(
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:03
by jonny
What has happened ?
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:07
by spudder56
jonny wrote:What has happened ?
x2
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:09
by danconnollyeire
WTF
Whatever it is RIP
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:09
by The Insider
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.
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:11
by taffytoon
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 :(
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:14
by spudder56
Absolutely terrible news a true gentleman was Billy RIP MATE
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:17
by The Law
RIP. Billy and his brother Ernie were both true gents and consummate professionals. Very sad news indeed
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:21
by spudder56
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
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:22
by seanshortfusehughes
shared the ring with Billy such a nice guy around the circuit. a tragic loss to boxing. RIP Billy Smith
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:24
by damianhucker1
R.I.P .
Would have saved many shows across the country in his time .
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:27
by palooka
I've seen Billy box; he was a tough nut and am sure his record is deceiving, hope he's at peace RIP
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:41
by reggaereggae
Billy is the twin brother of Ernie smith, correct? I believe Ernie took his own life, and now Billy too.... RIP
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:49
by The Law
reggaereggae wrote:Billy is the twin brother of Ernie smith, correct?
Correct.
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:50
by bigped
rip billy xx
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:51
by jimcook
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.
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 08:55
by Chambers2
Very sad news, thoughts go out to his family
RIP Billy
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 09:13
by loaded_gloves
I saw Mr Smith box Michael Lomax at the York Hall, and like others have said he was very capable and tough. Sad news.
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 09:35
by REEVE
RIP billy....amazing to think him and ernie had 322 fights between must of been tough as old boots.
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 09:38
by palooka
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.
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 09:40
by lillywhite14
Tragic
RIP Billy.
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 10:05
by Lenny
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
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 10:36
by whiskey
Poor Billy.
RIP
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 10:44
by reggaereggae
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
Re: RIP Billy Smith
Posted: 23 Jul 2013, 10:46
by The Insider
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.