Career
He later founded the Helsinki Boxing Society and the Finnish Boxing Federation, which he headed for 30 years. In 1952 Smeds oversaw boxing events at the Helsinki Olympics.
He later founded the Helsinki Boxing Society and the Finnish Boxing Federation, which he headed for 30 years. In 1952 Smeds oversaw boxing events at the Helsinki Olympics.
He was a long-term member of the International Amateur Boxing Federation and president of the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles from 1929 to 1952.