Sky Sports legend Adam Smith announces departure from channel after three decades as he wins brutal cancer battle
ADAM SMITH has announced his departure from Sky Sports after overcoming his cancer battle.
The Sky Sports legend revealed that he made "magical memories" while at the broadcaster.
Smith had been working at Sky Sports since August 1994 but will now not return to the channel.
He admitted that during his year away his battle with cancer had been "brutal".
But now cancer-free, he insists he "cannot wait" for his new adventure and that he is "raring to go".
He shared the news on Instagram, where he has over 30k followers.
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Smith wrote: "Hope everyone is well… new, exciting beginnings and challenges for me after a wonderful, incredible, three-decade journey at the amazing place that is Sky Sports.
"A brutal year away recovering from serious illness - health has given me the opportunity to think of my wider passions in sport - taking a deeper interest in the development of sportsmen and women and presenting/commentating on a broader canvas.
"I am cancer free and raring to go.
"Thanks to everyone at Sky - all my super-talented colleagues past and present - for the most magical memories.
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"Time for me to fly and I cannot wait!"
Smith received plenty of messages wishing him luck on his next chapter.
One fan wrote: "Amazing news, Adam! So pleased to hear this."
A second commented: "Welcome back Adam. Look forward to hearing you back on comms for some big fights!"
A third said: "All the best mate. Top man."
Another added: "The best commentator in the game. Glad that you’re cancer free!";
During his career, he won the Broadcast Award and RTS Award as well as being nominated for a BAFTA, SJA and The Sports Book Awards.
He has provided the commentary for some of the most iconic fights in the past three decades, including Floyd Mayweather's bout with Conor McGregor as well as Anthony Joshua's clash with Vladimir Klitschko.