Fighters exploited & forgotten in failing system - Smith
Fighters are being "hurt, exploited or forgotten" in a failing system, says former boxer Paul Smith, who has criticised a lack of support for athletes.
Smith. Fighters: What Happened
BBC Sport reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving Smith. Fighters, Paul Smith. Here is how the report opens:
Fighters are being "hurt, exploited or forgotten" in a failing system, says former boxer Paul Smith, who has criticised a lack of support for athletes.
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- The story: Fighters exploited & forgotten in failing system - Smith
- Who’s involved: Smith. Fighters and Paul Smith
- League: UFC & Boxing
- First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by BBC Sport
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Fighters are being "hurt, exploited or forgotten" in a failing system, says former boxer Paul Smith, who has criticised a lack of support for athletes. BBC Sport reported the story on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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