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Walid Smichet is a Tunisian professional boxer who has held multiple world titles in the light welterweight and welterweight divisions. He is currently ranked as the world's number one light welterweight by The Ring magazine. Smichet was born on 17 August 1979 in Tunis, Tunisia. He began boxing at the age of 12 and went on to become a three-time Tunisian national champion. He made his professional debut in 2000 and won his first world title in 2004, when he defeated American boxer Randall Bailey to become the WBA light welterweight champion. In 2006, Smichet moved up to the welterweight division and won the WBA welterweight title by defeating Carlos Quintana. He successfully defended his title four times before losing it to Miguel Cotto in 2008. In 2010, Smichet returned to the light welterweight division and won the WBA light welterweight title by defeating Vivian Harris. He successfully defended his title four times before losing it to Danny Garcia in 2012. As of 2021, Walid Smichet's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.

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Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 17 August, 1979
Birthday 17 August
Birthplace Tunisia
Nationality Tunisian

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Walid Smichet Net Worth

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2008

On Feb 23, 2008 Smichet waged war against Irish boxer John Duddy. The fight he is best remembered for and was a candidate for 2008 Fight of The Year. on the undercard of the Wladimir Klitschko world heavyweight title unification fight versus WBO belt holder Sultan Ibragimov at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. The fight stole the show away from the main event, Smichet won many of the early rounds as the two stood toe to toe and opened a massive gash over Duddy's left eye. Beginning in round 5, Smichet tired noticeably and was ultimately outboxed by Duddy. He lost by majority decision, the scores were 95-95, 92-98, 92-98.

2007

Smichet's most high-profile fight came when he fought for his first title belt against Matt O'Brien. They faced each other for the Canadian middleweight interim title in March 2007 again at the Montreal Casino.

2006

Following this four year unbeaten stretch Walid Smichet then faced Donny McCrary, star of the reality TV boxing show The Contender, at the Montreal Casino, in February 2006.

2002

Smichet remained in Canada after the Francophone Games and turned professional in July 2002, winning his first fight on points against Martin Desjardins at the Pierre-Charbonneau Centre, Montreal. Smichet lost and drew his next two fights both on points decisions but then won 13 of his subsequent 14 fights with the other fight being a draw. In that run of fights Smichet knocked out 10 of his 14 opponents including a KO victory over Ferenc Lankonde whom he had previously drawn with in his third pro fight.

1994

Walid Smichet boxed as an amateur from the age of nine. He was Tunisian national champion for five years from 1994 to 1999 and represented Tunisia at the 2001 Francophone Games.

1979

Walid Smichet (born 17 August 1979 in Tunisia) is a professional boxer based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, who is known as "Tempete de Sable" ("The Sand Storm") who fights in the middleweight division. Walid is renowned as a devastating puncher with both hands.