Jamie Smigga Smith *EL SMIGGA SENSATIONALLY BOTTLES IT WITH DAN VANO!

tell him billy says hello,and to get in contact and we will head up the town or summit,doubt he would get let back in his old gym though.

 

I don't want to comment too much- as I like Jamie and I hope he does well but when I read your original article I thought that the situation sounded a little to cliche. Boxing is a tough sport and to be succesful I think you have to be absolutely honest with yourself and those around you. Thats not to say Jamie's not been - just that some of the things he said were slightly premature.

I hope he does well, I hope he learns from every hurdle and failiure and that he works hard to follow his dreams. Thats what lifes about. As a youngster I put myself of a paper pedastal and close decision or not thats why I failed to achieve my goals first time round.

Its took me till 30 to realise that you've simply got to take the rough with the smooth and that you have to put yourself in situations you might not be comfortable with in order to improve. Try sparring 10 rounds with Kenny Anderson- or doing one of Kevin Maree's crazy/ incredible workouts, or doing one of British body building champion Lee Cutlers horrible strength circuits that make you cry. Try boxing for very little money just because you love it. Taking fights at light middle when i'm lighter then I was prizefighter right now. Try going over to Manchester to spar with a giant polish guy who might have been the next Michelzewski/ or the next Dariusz Snarski.....

Its tough and there's a million and one hurdles but persitance is key.... Sorry to go off on one but I hope you get my dirft. My struggle is just normal i'm sure other fighters face far worse when you add in 9-5's, difficult homelifes, lack of money etc etc...

 

I hope he does well,he said he was gonna be trained by Billy Nelson and promoted by Maloney .But he was posting some random stuff on his FB yesterday .

 

It's a shame, I agree Vano i think you did right telling him what you did and it looks like he should jack it in for a while by looks of recent stuff written. I always say you gonna make it as this sport you gotta be in it 100%. It's far to dangerous to play at it..

 

thought he deleted his fb

 

Nah he's still on it :good.

 

got a link for me mate?
unless hes blocked me lol

 

Nice post Jeff :good

 

on second thoughts dont bother telling him to get in touch,***** barred me from his fb

 

This is a top post Jeff you seem a lot more philosophical these days but a lot more settled like you know what your about. Given me a bit of a lift this in all honesty :good

 

i just got sent a link to his fb,clicked on it and it said page does not exist. i logged out of fb and signed into one of my troll accounts and the link took me right on the page.

 

You know something mate- thats my goal. I want to win a title and be in great fights- but I want to inspire people to enjoy life and live it to their fullest. If I win a title I can make my story stand out and i'll be honest with you i'm in the perfect place to do it.

I think everyone in life should live for their dreams. It sounds stupid and like Miss America speech but I mean it and I believe it. After Prizefighter I was sat with my mum in the kitchen at their house and she was like 'are you done now? You did really well- you should be proud but thats it- you've got to be realistic'.

I asked her what 'realistic is?' and got a bit annoyed (i love my mum more then anything but she's always been a negaitive person). She said 'well you know?'

And I said 'Thats your reality, not mine'.

And thats the crux of it. We're here once. Just go for it and love every moment- win or lose.

Last little bit of advice for ANYTHING. Think of the last time you performed outstandingly in anything- be at work, on a six a side match- whatever... I gurantee you this- you did it with a smile on your face? I bet i'm right. Even if you were shagging ha ha.....

You don't perform outstanding unless you enjoy what your doing. My last fight was awesome- I watched the DVD the other day- it wasn't totallly perfect but it was miles better then prizefighter and some of the shots I threw and landed and some of my defensive work was beautiful to watch. I'll take some beating I feel. All down to Kev Maree, me and the team that.