But 'Smudger' has become a standard-bearer for the new breed of darts players who want to turn the oche into a catwalk for the "fat boy slim" brigade.
Darts used to have an image problem - potbellied players sinking pints on stage in smoky halls, a setting ruthlessly (and brilliantly) mocked in a 1980s TV comedy sketch show Not The Nine O'Clock News.
But former European champion Smith (below) is leading the charge towards fitness first because it helps him stay focused on stage.
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Passion born in the USA
CRAIG BELLAMY declared himself \"so happy\" after Wales' World Cup draw- and the chance to go back to where it all began for him.
Broken Man
WORST TIME FOR DERBY SHOWDOWN EVER, PEP
IT ALL ENZ IN CHEERS
How Maresca has moulded 'billion pound bottle jobs' into title fighters
Dyche dead-ball boast
SEAN DYCHE claims Arsenal have joined Everton in becoming clinical from set pieces.
From flab to fab for jogging Ross
ROSS SMITH was heckled by playful rivals when he jogged laps of tournament venues to stay fit during lockdown.
XMAS BONUS
Jonas aims to unify titles then enjoy festive feast
KITTY VAN DYKE
DICK Van Dyke's cat has been found safe - just days after the star revealed it was missing in a wildfire.
'Glock' was a lad with water pistol
ARMED cops who rammed a boy off his bike after mistaking his water pistol for a Glock handgun did nothing wrong, said police watchdogs.
TILLS CHECK OUT
QR codes could help us to shop 'smarter'
Biting nails is bad for yer health
HABIT LEADS TO INFECTION HELL
