Braydon Smith (April 22, 1991- March 16, 2015) Back in March 2015 I wrote the following in the Boxing Tribune about Australian boxer Braydon Smith: “Hard fight mate, hard fight,”— Bradley Smith, Brayd’s grandfather “I’m very saddened to hear of Braydon’s condition but I am praying for his full recovery. My prayers are with his family”— John Vincent Moralde. “The … [Read more...]
Fallen Warriors (Part Two)
“…health and safety of fighters must be protected to the greatest extent possible…national, uniform health and safety regulations must be instituted and enforced.” – Lou DiBella, speaking after the passing of Leavander Johnson Leavander Johnson (34-5-2, 26 KO’s) *IBF lightweight champion. Born: 12-24-1969, Died: 9-22-2005 The 35 year old lightweight had realized a … [Read more...]
Braydon Smith Dies after Fight in Australia
“I knew from the first round how tough he was,” Braydon Smith in an interview after the fight. "A loss is a loss, but I’ll take good experience from it. I learnt a lot about myself tonight. I know now I can go 10 tough rounds with a quality opponent.”-- Smith “Hard fight mate, hard fight,”-- Bradley Smith, Brayd’s grandfather “I’m very saddened to hear of Braydon’s … [Read more...]