Wallace Smith (boxer)

Wallace "Bud" Smith
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1929-04-02)April 2, 1929
DiedJuly 10, 1973(1973-07-10) (aged 49)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 6+12 in (169 cm)
WeightLightweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights61
Wins31
Win by KO18
Losses24
Draws6
No contests0

Wallace "Bud" Smith (April 2, 1924 – July 10, 1973) was an Undisputed World lightweight boxing champion in 1955, who also competed in the 1948 Olympic Games. His trainer was John Joiner of Cincinnati, and his manager was Vic Marsillo. Smith was murdered in 1973.