Verdell Smith, a.k.a. Tommy Bowles, a.k.a. Tim Brooks (born November 1, 1963, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) was a professional boxer in the light welterweight (140 lb) division. Smith, a journeyman fighter, appeared on the front page of the May 10, 2004, edition of the The New York Times, as he was the focal point of a lengthy article in the Times's sports section on alleged fight fixing.
Read more about Verdell Smith: Professional Career, Fight Fixing Allegations
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