About Dave Smith
Lived 1886 – 1945 (aged 58–59). Dave Smith was a New Zealand boxer.
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.
He became the heavyweight champion of Australia, and travelled to the United States looking for a shot at the world title. He was also announced to play the lead in a film called An Australian Hero and the Red Spiders which may not have been made.
Dave Smith died on 29 May 1945 in Sydney.
Dave was the 2009 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Old Timers category.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dave Smith?
Australian boxer, born 1886
When was Dave Smith born?
Dave Smith was born in 1886.
When did Dave Smith die?
Dave Smith died on 29 May 1945.
What was Dave Smith's occupation?
Dave Smith was a boxer.
What nationality was Dave Smith?
Dave Smith was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Smith. https://biography.guide/dave-smith-boxer/
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