Gunboat Smith
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Edward "Gunboat" Smith (February 17, 1887 – August 6, 1974) was an Irish American boxer, film actor and later a boxing referee. During his career, Smith faced twelve different Boxing Hall of Famers a combined total of 23 times. Among the all-time greats he faced were Jack Dempsey, Harry Greb, Sam Langford, and Georges Carpentier.
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Gunboat Smith | |
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Born | Edward Smith (1887-02-17)February 17, 1887 |
Died | August 6, 1974(1974-08-06) (aged 87) Leesburg, Florida, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Gunboat |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Reach | 72 in (180 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 140 |
Wins | 81 |
Wins by KO | 38 |
Losses | 49 (references vary) |
Draws | 13 |
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