Liam Smith vs. Liam Williams
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Liam Williams 153 lbs lost to Liam Smith 156 lbs by RTD at 3:00 in round 9 of 12
- Date: 2017-04-08
- Location: Manchester Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Referee: Terry O'Connor
- Judge: Marcus McDonnell 86-85
- Judge: Don Trella 86-85
- Judge: Steve Gray 86-85
- Promoter: Frank Warren
- Aired On: BT Sport
- interim WBO World super welterweight title
Notes
- Smith failed to make weight, therefore unable to claim the interim WBO World super welterweight title and the WBO mandatory status.
- Williams up on the scorecards until a head butt from Smith caused a nasty cut on Williams eyelid. Williams trainer Gary Lockett pulled him out following the cut.
- Many people were unhappy with the decision of the fight and a rematch was rescheduled for November 11th in Newcastle.