Adam Smith breaks silence - LEAVES Sky Sports

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by DramaShow, Nov 6, 2023.


  1. Gregor1987

    Gregor1987 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Get him on Channel 5!
     
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  2. DramaShow

    DramaShow 19 banned Full Member

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    It was this guy:

     
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  3. Beale

    Beale Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That is a very impressive and super quick investigation done by Sherlock from 221B Baker Street.
     
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  4. unfriendlyorchid

    unfriendlyorchid Probably moaning about Sky Sports Full Member

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    All the best to Adam Smith. Never a huge fan of him as a commentator, but always respected his enthusiasm and passion for the sport.

    Cancer is a *******. The statement suggests he'll be making a complete career change, and I bet he'll cherish every day of whatever he does next. Good luck to him.
     
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  5. Throwback

    Throwback "Somebody wake up Hicks" Full Member

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    I have always quite liked Smith, yes he had some howlers as a commentator, but name one that hasn't? His obvious passion for the sport and the fighters has always shone through.


    I'm glad he's beaten cancer, I'd like to see him back in boxing somewhere.

    Shame he's left Sky , I think that's probably the death knell for boxing on Sky without him driving it.
     
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  6. nurological

    nurological Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    All I can say about him is

    'We will never forget'
     
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  7. Legs are shaky

    Legs are shaky Member Full Member

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    I 100% standby this as I know people he owed money to.
    Did not have knowledge of the cancer and delighted he is in remission .
    But I do not post comments for likes or hatred of a certain promotion etc.
     
  8. Dancoyr

    Dancoyr Member Full Member

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    Cancer is terrible, and ruins lives and families.

    pleased he is in remission, but a shame he is leaving sky and possibly boxing by the sounds d of his post.

    I wonder why someone who was in a high profile position, his illness was kept so quiet. He was never mentioned or spoken about by anyone.
     
  9. Whytesnake

    Whytesnake Armchair GOAT Full Member

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    Very unfair that he had cancer and looked like Sky pushed him out the back door hoping people would forget about him. Gambling rumours should have been shut down immediately. Sky were very fishy over this. A servant of the sport deserves much better
     
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  10. im sparticus

    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    That was quick DS. Your next level.
     
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  11. ryanm8655

    ryanm8655 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Probably one of his alts.

    Glad to hear he’s cancer free and wish him well in the next phase of his career.
     
  12. DramaShow

    DramaShow 19 banned Full Member

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    I only have one account. I am not like others who make new accounts and get banned.
    Anything you need, hit me up.

    Interested to hear Adam Smith's next move. Surprised about the positive comments he has received here about his commentary - half of these users were complaining constantly about his commentary before and were asking for Andy Clarke to replace him!
     
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  13. LeavemealoneKoooogs

    LeavemealoneKoooogs For sale - Versace Pram, 1 previous owner. DM Full Member

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    Had no idea about the cancer, like most on here. Can't say I was ever the biggest fan of his commentary, but he clearly loves boxing and belongs behind the commentary mic, whether or not it's on Sky.

    Was never big on the lazy / nonsensical chat you'd get in every comment section about kids in his basement etc. Bargain bin patter.
     
  14. unfriendlyorchid

    unfriendlyorchid Probably moaning about Sky Sports Full Member

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    Agreed and I’d go further. That kind of thing is disgusting and never funny.

    Several tiers worse than things like the “go home to wife and kids stuff” on Bellew vids. Also not funny imho, but won’t impact his life.

    Usually says more about the sad keyboard warrior behind the posts than the person receiving the allegation.
     
  15. DramaShow

    DramaShow 19 banned Full Member

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    100%. I've said this several times on here. Example from February 2021:

     
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