James Smith (sports media figure)
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February 5, 1959
James Smith | |
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 Smitty during an interview | |
| Born | James E. Smith February 5, 1959 Miami, Florida, United States |
| Other names | Smitty |
James E. Smith (born February 5, 1959), also referred to as "Smitty", is a sports and media figure best known for his interviews with famous international boxing stars. Smith was a professional boxer for three years and has played football for University of Minnesota Tech. He is the host of In This Corner,[1][2] America's only syndicated, half-hour-long boxing interview TV show, featuring interviews and in-ring demonstrations with professional boxers. Smith also has a regular commentary section on Secondsout.com,[3] a leading boxing news website. Smith currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has three children.
Smith was born on February 5, 1959, in Miami, Florida, to Louise and James Smith Sr. He met boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, in 1970 when he was just 11 years old. Smith would often visit Ali at the 5th Street Gym on Miami Beach where he would frequently train.[4] Smith played football for Carol City High School and later, University of Minnesota Tech, where he started as a wide receiver for two years. He was also a ball boy for the Miami Dolphins in 1970-1973.
