Career

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 also starred in the films From Bondage to Freedom (1911) and In the Last Stride (1916). Dave Smith died on 29 May 1945 in Sydney.

Achievements

• 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 Language to win the Commonwealth heavyweight title.