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Father Dave the fighting priest still punching on at 61

A big thank you to Darren Walton for putting this article together and publishing it through the Australian Associated Press on December 21st, 2023. This article went around the country and around the world. See, for example, The Guardian’s version of … Continue reading

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Father Dave: ‘The Punching Priest’ – Episode 500 Asylum Special [4k]

 A big thank you to Steve Wellings and my other mates at The Boxing Asylum in the UK who turned my interview with them into a video documentary. In my view it’s one of the best documentaries on my … Continue reading

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The Priest Who Punches People In The Face Talks ‘Winning The Bigger Fight’ – an interview with Marc McLean of Self-Optimized Alternative Health & Self-Development

Marc McLean is a Scottish expert in strength training and the author of numerous books, who also hosts the Self-Optimised podcast. Marc’s interview is entitled The Priest Who Punches People In The Face Talks ‘Winning The Bigger Fight’ and was published on his … Continue reading

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Good Smoke | FATHER DAVE | #17 | 🇦🇺 (Radio Skid Row)

Dec 29, 2019 – with Eddie on Good Smoke on Radio Skid Row

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Pandemic Unmasked, Ep. 7 | ‘Fighting’ Father Dave Smith (Conservative One with George Christensen)

January 17, 2022 – Conservative One with George Christensen A few years ago, I never would have anticipated having George Christensen as a friend and colleague. Even so, I now think of him as a trusted friend and as a … Continue reading

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“Julian Assange should be admired, not imprisoned” – Father Dave Smith UAP Candidate (Kaline TV – May 17, 2022)

Father Dave Smith has dedicated his life to helping at risk and underprivileged youths and he saw first-hand the devastation that lockdowns had on this community. It has prompted him to run as a candidate for the United Australia Party … Continue reading

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Federal election special: Meet your Grayndler candidates – Inner West Review, May 12, 2022

It’s a pity the Inner West Review chose to depict pole-vaulting rather than boxing. 😉 Either way, thank you Sarah Maguire for an excellent write-up.

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FIGHTING PRIEST TAKES ON ALBO – 2 SER Radio, May 5, 2022

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FIGHTING PRIEST TAKES ON ALBO – City Hub, May 15, 2022

A big thank you to Seja Al Zaidi for this article in the Sydney City Hub on May 15th, 2022

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