R.I.P Billy smith

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Craggy79, Jul 23, 2013.


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  1. Craggy79

    Craggy79 New Member Full Member

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    Reports on the internet suggest Kidderminster boxer Billy Smith has taken his own life,
    real sad news as this bloke was a proper fighter who would fight...anyone , anytime , anywhere. He stepped in last minute and saved shows up and down the country. A REAL FIGHTERS FIGHTER.
    R.I.P
     
    Craggy79, Jul 23, 2013
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  2. TERRYTIBBS

    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ****ing sad news this is, my mate boxed him in december and they became good friends after
     
    TERRYTIBBS, Jul 23, 2013
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  3. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    RIP Very Very sad.
     
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  4. Arnie

    Arnie Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So sad must of been in a very very bad place. R.I.P
     
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  5. Bozz1983

    Bozz1983 Member Full Member

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    Sad news.

    Hopefully the BBBoC or someone will do something to tackle depression in boxing as I fear its pretty widespread
     
    Bozz1983, Jul 23, 2013
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  6. Liverpool82

    Liverpool82 Member Full Member

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    Rip - very sad that ! I'm pretty sure he was ernie smiths brother who also took his own life ! Awful for his family - very sad !
     
    Liverpool82, Jul 23, 2013
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  7. Alexandra park

    Alexandra park Active Member Full Member

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    This is terrible if true. RIP and thoughts to his family. Awful
     
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  8. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    this is really sad thoughts with the family , how much tragic news can one family take , peace be with them
     
    ashishwarrior, Jul 23, 2013
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  9. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Same day as Griffith, wtf.
     
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  10. go easy

    go easy Member Full Member

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    Rip
     
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  11. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    RIP. He be with his brother now x.
     
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  12. micky

    micky Well-Known Member Full Member

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    R.I.P Billy God bless
     
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  13. Top Dog

    Top Dog Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ah shame man! Met him few times at events, seemed a nice lad
     
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  14. mjhealy

    mjhealy Member Full Member

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    It is such a terrible shame when someone feels that things are so bad that they take their own life. If only people in these situations could realise exactly how much the people around them cared then things could be possibly end differently.

    My thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time.

    Is suicide a particular issue amongst boxers? Are the stats any higher for boxers than for other professions? Perhaps it is something that needs addressing and support being on hand for those in need.

    I have often wondered about the physchological aspect of boxing and whether there was anyone looking out for the fighters. It's quite an unusual profession in that most people dont go to work and get punched in the head, also the highs can be incredibly high for some and then incredible low for others.
     
    mjhealy, Jul 24, 2013
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  15. moon

    moon Active Member Full Member

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    Sad news. RIP Billy.
     
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