Biography of j o smith wrestling

Not to be confused with Joseph Smith Jr..

American boxer

Joe Smith Jr. (born September 20, 1989) is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) light heavyweight title from 2021 to 2022. In 2016, Smith became the first boxer to score a stoppage victory over former undisputedmiddleweight world champion Bernard Hopkins.

Professional career

Early career

Smith made his professional debut in October 2009 defeating David Brown by technical knockout in the first round in Connecticut.

Smith won his next five fights only to lose his 7th professional fight against Eddie Caminero.

Over the next five years, Smith racked up a record of 20 wins with 16 coming inside the distance and 1 loss. This included wins against the likes of Otis Griffin, Cory Cummings and a decision win against Will Rosinsky.

Career from 2016–2017

In April 2016, Smith defeated Brazilian boxer Fabiano Pena (16-4-1 12 KOs) via a 2nd-round TKO winning 15 straight fights and continuing to rise up the ranks.

Smith vs. Fonfara

It was announced that Smith would be fighting the #2 WBC contender, former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-3, 16 KOs) for the WBC international light heavyweight title at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois on June 18, 2016, in a scheduled 10 round fight in the main event of the Premier Boxing Champions card on NBC. Fonfara was coming off a huge decision win over British boxer Nathan Cle

Joe Smith, Assistant professor of farm animal medicine and surgery, joined UTCVM during COVID and spent a LOT of time at the hospital with little time for life outside work or for himself. As restrictions began to lift, Smith, a former collegiate wrestler and 2-time qualifier for nationals turned back to the sport he loves and volunteered for the Wrestling Club at the University of Tennessee. “I wanted to give back to a sport that has given me so much,” says Smith. “I still have close teammates from undergrad and veterinary school and keep in touch with many of the parents and coaches.”

But why veterinary medicine and wrestling? “They both involve problem-solving skills. In farm animal, I teach veterinary students how to maneuver large animals so they don’t get hurt.  I teach wrestlers how to maneuver bodies that may be bigger than their own so they don’t get hurt,” jokes Smith, adding that both are great workouts, physically and mentally. “On the mat, opponents come in all shapes, sizes, ability levels—and any combination of all three. If someone is better than you are physically, then you learn to use other techniques. It is a mental game of chess that keeps your brain and muscles engaged for the entire match.”

Budget is a problem for the team that competes against teams with scholarships, full-time coaches, and in many cases dedicated practice space. At Tennessee, the wrestling space is shared with the climbing wall and the team can practice three times weekly if nothing else is going on.

In the 2021/22 year, Smith worked with three other coaches. Births and new jobs left Smith as the sole coach in the 2023/24 year. “It’s an opportunity for me to get out of my little corner on the UTIA campus and see what’s going on across the bridge. I also get to work with undergrads, too.” And lots of them. This year there were over 30 wrestlers in the room—at all skill levels. “I run practices to accom

SMITH Funeral services for James Orval "J.O." Smith, 87 years old, Weatherford, Oklahoma resident, were held on Tuesday, February 12, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., at the Southwestern Christian Church, with Rev. Dennis Robison officiating. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home. J.O. was born to James and Lillian (Mathis) Smith, on July 27, 1914, in Hydro, Oklahoma, and died on Saturday, February 9, 2002, in Weatherford, Oklahoma. He was raised and attended school in both Hydro and Weatherford. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1932. He then attended college at Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers College where he was on the wrestling and football teams and graduated with a degree in education in 1936. After graduation, he taught at Thomas. On September 7, 1940, he married Martha Jo Potter, in Thomas, Oklahoma, where he began his teaching career. From 1941 through 1945, he served in the United States Army Air Corps. After the Air Corps, J.O. taught in Boise, Idaho. In 1946, they moved to Cordell where he was a coach and teacher. He then obtained his Master's in secondary school administration from OU in 1951. After graduating from OU, he taught school in Hobart, Thomas, Watonga, Walters, and Frederick, later retiring in 1974. After J.O. retired, they moved to Weatherford where he worked as an adjuster with Stroud Crop Insurance. He enjoyed golf, dominoes, playing cards, basketball, football, and keeping the clock at athletic events. He was an avid OU fan. Memorials may be made to the Gideons and the American Cancer Society. J.O. is survived by his two sons, James Michael Smith and his wife, Paula of Altus, OK, Joe Bob Smith and his fiancee, Jackie of Oklahoma City, OK; one daughter, Debbie Segars and her husband, Don of Hobbs, New Mexico; one sister, Opal Haws of Boise, Idaho; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister, Gladys Norman

American wrestler (born 1965)

This article is about the American Olympic wrestler. For the Zambian wrestler, see John Smith (Zambian wrestler). For the American professional wrestler, see J.T. Smith (wrestler).

John William Smith (born August 9, 1965) is an American folkstyle and freestyle wrestler and coach. Smith was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, and a six-timeworld level champion with two Olympic Championships and four World Wrestling Championships. Smith is the only American wrestler ever to win six consecutive World and Olympic championships as a competitor. At the end of his competitive career, Smith had won more World and Olympic gold medals in wrestling than any other American. Smith was widely known for his low single leg takedown, and is considered one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time.

Wrestling career

High School

Smith wrestled at Del City High School in Del City, Oklahoma. While in high school Smith had a 105–5 record, and was a two-time Oklahoma state champion.

College

Smith competed collegiately at Oklahoma State University. While at Oklahoma State University, Smith's college career record was 154-7-2. At the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, Smith was a three-time national finalist and a two-time national champion. After losing in the 1985 finals to future US House representative Jim Jordan, he finished his college career with 90 consecutive victories.

Senior level

Beginning in his teenage years, Smith competed internationally in freestyle wrestling. Highlights of his career include four UWW World gold medals, and two Olympic gold medals. At the Senior level, his international freestyle wrestling record was 100–5, with an overall record of 177–8. He is the only American wrestler to ever win six consecutive World and Olympic championships as a competitor.^&