THE father and trainer of deceased Australian boxer Brayd Smith has sent words of comfort to Filipino fighter John Vincent Moralde who defeated his son over 12 rounds in Toowoomba, Queensland, on March 14, 2015.
“I wish to pass on my thoughts to John Vincente Moralde,” Brendon Smith said from his home in Toowoomba.
“John is not to blame, and I know Brayd will want him to go on and continue his (boxing) career.”
He also called out to the man who refereed the fight: “To Tony Kettlewell, the referee on the night, you are not to blame either.
“Please don’t carry any blame on your shoulders. Brayd loved you refereeing him. I can say you were his favourite referee.”
In a public statement two days after his son’s death, Smith said further: “On Tuesday (March 17) morning at 3am, his heart was given to the world, as was his lungs, liver, pancreas and kidneys.
“Because of Brayd, five people received his gift of life. This is our son Brayd John William Smith, our hero.”
Smith said his son entered the boxing ring on Saturday night (March 14) proud to be in front of his family, friends and home town.
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Trainer Brendon Smith, centre, in his son Brayd’s corner giving instructions during the bout with Filipino import John Vincent Moralde in Toowoomba, Queensland. Photo: TheChronicle.com.au
