Dave Smith (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. 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).

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.