Interviews with Extra-Ordinary People: Meet China Smith, National Heavyweight Boxing Champion,Mentor, and More
Interviews with Extra-Ordinary People: Meet China Smith, National Heavyweight Boxing Champion,Mentor, and More
May 25, 2015
Christy Chilton
Name: China “The Peoples Champ” or “Dragon” Smith
Place of Birth: Sarasota, Florida
Date of Birth/Age: September 15 1978 - 36
Hidden Talent: I'm a Gladiator, people are often surprised when they see my compassion for other people and things, I think that must be my hidden talent!
Greatest Childhood Memory: 1988 Peace Conference Champions trip with life long friends Mick Jordan and Todd Johnson , we were undefeated as Pop Warner's Sun Devil Football Team! We were ranked the best in the country!
Dream Job (and why): The CEO of a very successful Sports and Entertainment Talent Management Firm so that I can travel all over the world to events and shows, but most importantly, empowering people. (Still helping to changes lives in the mean time)
Favorite Musical Artist: DMX, Pitbull , Kenny G, (one of them!)
Favorite Film: Gladiator
Favorite Book: The Bible, because it's an everyday read and my guidance.
One Recent Act of Random Kindness: I don't keep track- I try to do something kind all the time!
Favorite Charity (and why): Trinity Without Borders
And WHY?: Vallerie Guillory is an amazing person, I love what she stands for, we have a lot in common, always trying to help and empower others!
If Given One Day to Switch Bodies with Someone,Who Would You be & Why:
I'm completely happy with who I am, I Love being China Smith!
While there are a lot of people that I still look up to, respect, get guidance from, and even follow in some of their footsteps (regarding business and such), I love being the People's Champ, even on my off days!
And Why? Why? Well, because I truly trust and believe God has a bigger plan for me and that it is okay to learn , to gain knowledge and wisdom from everything I experience, I am certain that I am here for a purpose and I don't believe it is to be like anyone else, anyone other than Me!
Your Motto: Live life and enjoy it, No matter how hard it rains -all it takes is one rainbow to change the sky!
Favorite Hobbies: Relaxing on a cruise somewhere...
Biggest Accomplishment to Date: Team China Smith LLC, put on a very successful boxing event April 3, 2015- it was the first time in 8 years!
Personal Belief about Life: I'm a true believer, I can be at my last wit, feeling down and out, but as long as I can look up, I am going to keep getting up, because I know my main man has said, “He will never leave nor forsake me”
So whenever I go through storms or face obstacles, I know it's just a matter of time, that I will overcome this too!
Biggest Challenge you've Encountered? Biggest? Well, I guess it would be after more than six years of “retiring” from boxing”, I said that I was going to make a comeback, You should have seen my family and friends, so supportive and of course there were the negative people too, You wouldn't have wanted to hear what they were saying , I ignored the negatives, listened to the positives and God Bless them, I did it anyway!!
How did you Overcome it? Overcome it? Like always, I held on to my faith, I just believe at all costs...
Once again, my man said “My child you can do all things through Christ Jesus!”
And He was right, I did it, and not only that, but a bit further down the road, I was able to win, Securing another title! Glory be to God!
Ultimate Future Goal:The best is yet to come! Team China Smith LLC and so much more ahead! Stayed Tuned Everyone!