Background
Born in Nottingham in 1963, Smith was named after Cuban leader Fidel Castro, whom his father admired.
Born in Nottingham in 1963, Smith was named after Cuban leader Fidel Castro, whom his father admired.
In September 1992 he faced Henry Wharton in Leeds with his British title and the Commonwealth title at stake. Wharton took the titles on points. Three months later Smith faces Vincenzo Nardiello for the vacant European super middleweight title, and again lost on points.
After defeat to Sam Storey in May 1994, Smith got another shot at the British title in January 1995, but this time lost to Ali Forbes in what would prove to be Smith"s final fight.
He successfully defended the title in February 1992 against Lou Gent.