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LORD of the RING. – A Sydney priest who uses boxing to transform troubled teens is aiming for a world record.
Father Dave Smith is used to macho teens striding into his boxing club eager to take on a priest, but in 2000 one challenger upped the ante. “He brought his entourage to watch him beat me up,” says the Anglican … Continue reading
Father fights for world record – Valley Times
When fighters step into the ring with Father Dave Smith, they’re usually hesitant to throw the first punch – until he connects with one. Next month at least 30 boxers; from champion Anthony Mundine to novice John Safran, will face … Continue reading
Priest goes the Knuckle – Inner West Courier
When fighters step into the ring with Father Dave Smith, they’re usually hesitant to throw the first punch – until he connects with one. Next month at least 30 boxers; from champion Anthony Mundine to novice John Safran, will face … Continue reading
A Priestly Martial Art – Sun-Herald July 11th, 1993
WHEN applied by the experts, the martial art of Hap Ki Do is a ferocious form of controlled aggression. So to find an Aussie priest teaching it to parishioners seems at odds with a couple of Christian edicts. “That depends … Continue reading
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Tagged Dulwich Hill, Rev Dave Smith, Rev Smith, Sun-Herald
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Meet a Priest with a Punch – The Courier June 14th, 1994
by Brian Morgan What has fists of steel, a kick like a mule, the head of a fox and a heart of gold? Answer — Fighting Father Dave, the black belt who is throwing down the gauntlet to the “problem … Continue reading
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Tagged Courier, Dulwich Hill Hapkido Club, Father Dave, Fighting Father Dave, fox, heart, Holy, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, problem
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Fighting The Good Fight – The Daily Telegraph Mirror June 16th, 1994
IF THE Lord works In mysterious ways, then so do some of his messengers. Take Father David Smith. The Anglican priest Is challenging kids In the Duiwich Hill area to a five-round boxing match. If they win, he’ll shout dinner … Continue reading
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Tagged Anglican priest, church, Daily, Duiwich Hill area, Father Dave, Father David Smith, Johnny Rotten, June, Mirror, priest
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Bible Basher! – Australasian Post, July 23rd, 1994
by Graham Holdstock The Rev Dave Smith, acting rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Duiwich Hill, Sydney, has issued a challenge to the local toughs: “Beat me over five rounds – one each of boxing, kickboxing, judo, wrestling and … Continue reading
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Tagged Australasian, Australasian Post, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, priest, Rev Dave Smith, ring, Trinity, work
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Christians v Lions: One hell of a fight – Inner Western Suburbs Courier January 16th, 1995
A crowd of about 150 people turned out to watch the local team from Holy Trinity Dulwich Hill slog it out with opponents drawn from a variety of boxing, wresttling and kickboxing from around Svdney in what was billed as … Continue reading
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Tagged Anglican parish priest, champion, Christians v Lions, Courier, Dave Smith, Dulwich Hill, Father Dave, Lions, middleweight, work
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From Pulpit Box to Boxing Ring – The Manly Daily July 14th, 1995
by Adam Lucas Anglican Priest Father David Smith will pray for Darren Cooper tonight – and then attempt to knock his block off. The man of the cloth will swap his cassock and crucifix for gloves and mouthguard when he … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Watt, block, Box, Boxing Ring, Daily, Darren Cooper tonight, Manly, Manly League Club, ring, Smith
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