Stephen Smith

Sunny Edwards on the complexities of managing a boxer who will fight his brother

Sunny Edwards believes his brother Charlie has discovered the “perfect” trainer in Stephen Smith ahead of his fight in September with Thomas Essomba, who he continues to manage.

Promoter Knows Charlie Edwards Is Likely Facing His Last Chance

Is Friday's fight against France's Georges Ory at London's York Hall the last gasp of Charlie Edwards' career. or is it the beginning of a final act befitting a former flyweight world titleholder?

Charlie Edwards’ New Trainer Won Over by Fighter’s Hunger

Stephen Smith was most impressed by Charlie Edwards’ desire when he was asked to guide his career.

Rebuilt Charlie Edwards Is Sourcing A Higher Power

On Friday evening Charlie Edwards fights for the first time under his new trainer Stephen Smith, but it might just be the work he’s done on his psyche that proves most valuable

Stephen Smith and Joe Gallagher Haven’t Discussed Charlie Edwards

Charlie Edwards, who will take on Georges Ory on Friday at London’s York Hall, has a new trainer in Stephen Smith. Did Smith contact Edwards' previous trainer and manager, Joe Gallagher?

Reborn Charlie Edwards Relishing Career Reset After Guidance From New Trainer Stephen Smith

A brief glance at Charlie Edwards’ record shows that the former WBC flyweight champion hasn’t been in the ring since June 2023. That doesn’t tell the full story

Stephen Smith - 'I Gave Everything I Had'

When Liverpool fighter Stephen Smith scrolled through his phone on Monday he was reminded that it was 13 years to the day since he turned professional. Well, after a frustrating period over the final few years of his career, he decided Monday was as...

Callum Smith Set For Light Heavyweight Switch Ahead Of Return; Brother Stephen Retires

Callum Smith will return to the ring at a new weight class. The former WBA Super, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine super middleweight champion is set to lace up the gloves again in the second half of the calendar year.

Liam Smith Reflects on Street Fighting Days, Rivalries With Brothers

Liam Smith grew up as one of four boxing brothers but was always known as ‘the tough one’… The former world champion, who will continue his climb back towards another world title shot later this year, was often out on the streets of Liverpool’s Kirkd...

Sean Dodd Gets Technical Win Over Tom Farrell In Liverpool

Sean Dodd won the battle of Merseyside in controversial circumstances. The Birkenhead man got the better of Tom Farrell at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. Dodd took on the No Limits-trained ‘Fazza’, exclusively live on Sky Sports and DAZN. But it wa...

Stephen Smith Gets Another Win In Wythenshawe

Stephen Smith got his second win in the space of five weeks. The 33-year-old made his comeback from over a year out last month. Smith — who returned from a 17-month layoff in Nottingham against Des Newton — was looking to continue his resurgence at t...

Stephen Smith To Fight In Wythenshawe Next Month

Stephen Smith will be back in the ring next month. The 33-year-old made his comeback from over a year out earlier this month and has already booked another fight date. Smith dropped Des Newton en-route to a 60-54 win at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottin...

Stephen Smith Targets Titles After Winning Return

Stephen Smith got back to winning ways after more than a year out. The 33-year-old has been inactive since suffering a gruesome ear injury against Francisco Vargas. Smith, who is a former British and Commonwealth champion and a former two-time world...

Leigh Wood Dominates, Knocks Out Ryan Doyle in Tenth

Nottingham Arena, Nottingham - Commonwealth featherweight champion Leigh Wood (22-1, 12 KOs) dominated Ryan Doyle (17-4-1, 9 KOs) and finally knocked him out with a big left hand in the tenth round.

Stephen Smith To Return, May 10 In Nottingham

Stephen Smith will snap his lengthy ring hiatus later this week. The 33-year-old has been out since suffering a gruesome ear injury against Francisco Vargas. Smith, who is a former British and Commonwealth champion and a former two-time world title c...