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Valley Times: Father Dave boxes way to win

  It was great to have the Valley Times behind me for this fight. A big thank you to journalist, Kim Palmer, and photographer, Radim. This article was published the day after the fight – February 20th, 2016 Click the … Continue reading

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Valley Times – Father Dave returns to ring

It was great to be on the front page of the Valley Times as I prepared for this fight. Support from local media can make all the difference!  This article was published on my 54th birthday – February 17th, 2016! click … Continue reading

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Daily Telegraph: Dulwich Hill’s Father Dave Smith set to become Australia’s oldest professional boxer

When I initially took this fight I had no idea that I was becoming Australia’s oldest professional boxer of all time! What happened to all the others? They must have all had tougher lives than me and consequently have grown … Continue reading

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ABC News: Boxing priest Father Dave Smith to make pro comeback at age 54 for charity

When I initially took this fight I had no idea that I was becoming Australia’s oldest professional boxer of all time! What happened to all the others? They must have all had tougher lives than me and consequently have grown … Continue reading

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