The Road Looks Green for Light Heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr!
The Road Looks Green for Light Heavyweight Joe "The Irish Bomber" Smith Jr!
Story by Jason Sardelis
Photos by Bill Doutney
February 21, 2014
In the history of boxing there is a long list of Irish / American greats, including Mickey Walker, Gene Tunney, Jimmy McLarnin, Tommy Loughran and Billy Conn to name a few. As of recent and the retirement of John Duddy of New York has several contenders in the light heavyweight division and one hot prospect is Shirley, New York's "Irish Bomber" Joe Smith Jr.
The 24 year old Irishman coming from a impressive amateur career including two New York Golden Gloves and Metro titles can be described as a boxing reincarnation combination of Philadelphia’s Jack O'Brien and “Irish” Bob Murphy.
Smith carrying a good stiff jab moves Read more [...]