Английская Википедия:Dave Smith (boxer)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use New Zealand English 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.

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