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Fight Club – by Tristan Gunzman

This was an interview-project put together by Tristan Gunzman as a part of his university studies. It is reprinted with permission. The Lord is my trainer I shall not fear the fight You see yourself in the mirror, arms up, … Continue reading

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A Night in the Ring – by Jo Burton

In the ring as in my life, there are choices – choices about how to be, how to respond, how to stay in relationship with an other, particularly when the going gets tough, how to reconnect with faith, how to … Continue reading

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Green v Mundine: More than just a Boxing Match.

I had the privilege to be a part of boxing history last night. I was there at the Green-Mundine fight – surely the most anticipated boxing match in Australian sporting history. It was a truly great fight – great to … Continue reading

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Why more priests need to train as fighters (and why we don’t see many boxers in church)

“Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself … Continue reading

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There’s nothing quite so Glorious as a Good Fight with your Fists!

“Blessed be the LORD my strength, –which teacheth my hands to war, –and my fingers to fight. –My goodness, and my fortress; –my high tower, and my deliverer; –my shield, and he in whom I trust; –who subdueth my people … Continue reading

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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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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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Priest to lead the Christians v Lions – Inner Western Suburbs Courier December 18th, 1995

BOXING Day has taken on a new meaning, with real gladiators climbing into the ring in a clash between the Christians and the Lions at Dulwich Hill. “Fighting Father” Dave Smith, parish priest of Holy Trinity, Duiwich Hill, and a … Continue reading

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Fighting Chance For Kids – Sunday Telegraph July 7th, 1996

IN the unconventional parish of Father Dave Smith, the community knows violence is not the answer —but it can be part of the cure. Fr Smith finds a good fight is the best way to get the message across to … Continue reading

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