Dave Smith (1886 – 29 May 1945) was a champion New Zealand-born boxer.

Smith had success as an amateur boxer in New Zealand, winning Otago and Dunedin titles, and moved to Australia in 1907 to pursue a professional career.[1]

He became the heavyweight champion of Australia, and travelled to the United States looking for a shot at the world title.[1] On his return to Australia he beat Bill Lang to win the Commonwealth heavyweight title. From Bondage to Freedom (1911) and In the Last Stride (1916).[2][3][4]

Dave Smith died on 29 May 1945 in Sydney.[1]

Dave was the 2009 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Old Timers category.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Dave Smith—A Great Australian Heavyweight", Toodyay Herald, 25 October 1946, p. 9. Retrieved 13 October 2014
  2. ↑ "Death of Boxing Champion". Kalgoorlie Miner. WA: National Library of Australia. 5 June 1945. p. 4. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "DAVE SMITH'S DEATH". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 30 May 1945. p. 8. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  4. ↑ Vagg, Stephen (18 August 2019). "Australian Movie Stars". Filmink.


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