Former Boxing Champion Liam Smith Faces Grievous Bodily Harm Charge

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Former world champion boxer Liam Smith has been charged with grievous bodily harm following an alleged assault in Manchester.

Former world boxing champion Liam Smith has been formally charged with grievous bodily harm following an altercation at a high-end apartment complex in Manchester. The alleged incident involved a night concierge who sustained severe facial injuries during the confrontation. The athlete, who has not competed professionally since April 2025, was subsequently arrested and charged by local law enforcement.

The complainant in the incident worked as a night concierge at the luxury apartment building where the altercation took place.
The accused athlete has remained inactive from professional boxing since his last bout in the spring of 2025.

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Former boxing champion Liam Smith was arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm after a man suffered serious facial injuries at a Manchester apartment building.

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