Gunboat Smith
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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". 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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Boxing career
Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He spent much of his youth in orphanages, working on farms and on the railroads. He joined the U.S. Navy, where he began boxing and won the heavyweight championship of the Pacific Fleet.
In 1910, Smith became known in the Oakland and San Francisco areas by serving as a sparring partner for Jack Johnson and Stanley Ketchel before their heavyweight title fight there. Author Jack London knew Smith and helped fund his training.
From 1912–1915, Smith established himself as a leading candidate for the heavyweight title, beating, among others, British and British Empire champion Bombardier Billy Wells and future world champion Jess Willard, and beating and losing to Sam Langford in two fights. He fought many other ranked fighters, but before his death, Smith was asked to name the greatest fighter he ever met. His response: Langford, in his words, “The best of all of them.”[1]
In 1914, Smith won the World White Heavyweight Championship. This title, created by boxing promoters due to the unpopularity of the black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, was never widely recognized. He lost the "title" to Georges Carpentier later that year in a bout with a purse of 9,000 pounds sterling.[2]
After 1916, Smith's career suffered a decline; in 1917, he suffered a loss by decision to future champion Jack Dempsey in a hotly contested four-round fight. A year later, he was knocked to the canvas 9 times by Dempsey, suffering a one-sided second-round knock out.
In 1920 and 1921, Smith suffered a string of KO losses and retired after suffering a one-round knockout to the great heavyweight contender Harry Wills. He finished with a record of 81 wins, 46 losses, and 13 draws, a total of 140 bouts. “Not a great record on paper,” Dave Allen remarked, “but one that becomes much more impressive when you take into consideration that he fought the very best of his era.”[1]
Smith was lean and scrappy, an excellent boxer who moved well and hit sharply with both hands. Among the men he defeated were Willard, Langford, Wells, Battling Levinsky, Carl Morris, Frank Moran, and Fireman Jim Flynn.
Professional boxing record
| 52 Wins (38 Knockouts), 28 Defeats (12 Knockouts), 10 Draws, 1 No Contest[3] | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 52-28-10 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harry Wills | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (20), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1921-10-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | CubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Stadium, Havana, CubaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 52-27-10 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Martin | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1921-05-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Huntington, West VirginiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 52-26-10 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Roberts | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1921-03-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Commonwealth Sporting Club, New York, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 52-25-10 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Harry Greb | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-10-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Springbrook Park, South Bend, IndianaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Roper | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-09-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Springbrook Park, Fort Worth, TexasScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Draw | 52-24-10 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Roper | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-08-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Columbus, OhioScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Texas Tate | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-08-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Panther Park, Fort Worth, TexasScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chuck Wiggins | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-07-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ramona Baseball Park, Grand Rapids, MichiganScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Melchior | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-06-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ramona Baseball Park, East Chicago, IndianaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 52-24-9 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lee Anderson | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-05-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". San Francisco Coliseum, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 52-23-9 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fred Fulton | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-04-07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Milwaukie Coliseum, Milwaukie, OregonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 52-22-9 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Andre Anderson | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-03-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". American Legion A.A, Fresno, CaliforniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 51-22-9 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Tate | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-02-25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, CaliforniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 51-21-9 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Willie Meehan | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-02-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oakland Auditorium, Oakland, CaliforniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 50-21-9 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carl Morris | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1920-01-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". American Legion A.A, Fresno, CaliforniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Draw | 49-21-9 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ole Anderson | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1919-12-11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". San Francisco Coliseum, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Draw | 49-21-8 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carl Morris | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1919-12-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oakland Auditorium, OaklandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 49-21-7 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fat LaRue | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1919-11-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oakland Auditorium, OaklandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 48-21-7 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Farmer | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1919-11-05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Seattle Arena, Seattle, WashingtonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 48-20-7 | United KingdomScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Noel "Boy" McCormick | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1919-10-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". San Francisco Coliseum, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 48-19-7 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". K.O. Kruvosky | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1919-10-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". San Francisco Coliseum, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 48-18-7 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Dempsey | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1918-12-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy Miske | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1918-07-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". International League Ballpark, Jersey City, New JerseyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Draw | 48-17-7 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom McMahon | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1918-07-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Highland Park, Dayton, OhioScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leo Houck | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1918-05-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Erne Club, Lancaster, PennsylvaniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 48-17-6 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Billy Miske | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1918-04-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Atlanta Auditorium, Atlanta, GeorgiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clay Turner | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1918-04-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Majestic Theatre, Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Hugh Walker | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1918-03-08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joplin, MissouriScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Emmett Kid Wagner | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1918-02-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Majestic Theatre, Wilkes-BarreScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 48-16-6 | AustriaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Charley Weinert | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1918-01-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marieville Gardens, North Providence, Rhode IslandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 48-15-6 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fred Fulton | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 7 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-11-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arcadia Rink, Minneapolis, MinnesotaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | 48-14-6 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Dempsey | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-10-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Recreation Park, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Moran | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-09-07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". St. Nicholas Arena, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kid Norfolk | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-08-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Airdome A.C., Rochester, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bill Tate | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-08-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brown's Gym A.A., Queens, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Draw | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kid Norfolk | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-08-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Urban Liberty Park, BuffaloScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Clifford | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-06-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont Avenue Rink, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Draw | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob McAllister | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-05-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Pioneer Sporting Club, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 48-13-6 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Dillon | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-02-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Louisiana Auditorium, New Orleans, LouisianaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Draw | 48-12-6 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Moran | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-01-31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Saint Louis, MissouriScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Battling Levinsky | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-01-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont Avenue Rink, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | — | United KingdomScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Cowler | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-12-25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Flower City A.C., Rochester, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frank Moran | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-12-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont Avenue Rink, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 48-12-5 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Battling Levinsky | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1917-01-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arena (Armory A.A.), BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Cox | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-10-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Broadway Arena, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United KingdomScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Cowler | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-09-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Broadway Arena, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | Republic of IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Coffey | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-09-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". National A.C., Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 48-11-5 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cleve Hawkins | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-09-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Clermont Avenue Rink, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom McMahon | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-07-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rochester, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 47-11-5 | CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arthur Pelkey | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-06-07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Phoenix A.C., Memphis, TennesseeScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Battling Levinsky | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-05-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Olympia A.C., PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Devere | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-04-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Syracuse Arena, Syracuse, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 46-11-5 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carl Morris | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-05-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tulsa, OklahomaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Flynn | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-03-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Manhattan Opera House, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Dillon | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1916-03-14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Broadway Arena, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 46-10-5 | Republic of IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Coffey | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4 (10), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-11-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Cox | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-11-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Saint Louis Coliseum, Saint LouisScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 46-9-5 | AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Colin Bell | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-10-07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sohmer Park, Montreal, QuebecScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Reich | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-10-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". St. Nicholas Arena, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sailor Jack Carroll | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-09-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Broadway S.C, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Hemple | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-08-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". St. Nicholas Arena, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United KingdomScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Cowler | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-07-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". St. Nicholas Arena, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | — | AustriaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Charley Weinert | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-07-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ebbets Field, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dick Gilbert | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-05-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". National A.C, Denver, ColoradoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 46-8-5 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom McCarty | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-04-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arena (Atlas A.A.), Boston, MassachusettsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | — | AustriaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Charley Weinert | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-04-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Broadway Arena, BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Reed | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-03-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Irving A.C., BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Dillon | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-03-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Milwaukee Auditorium, MilwaukeeScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fireman Jim Flynn | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-02-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cincinnati, OhioScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 45-8-5 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Battling Levinsky | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-01-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Greenwall Theater, New OrleansScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Draw | 44-8-5 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Battling Levinsky | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1915-01-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Waterbury Auditorium, Waterbury, ConnecticutScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 44-8-4 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chick Carsey | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1914-12-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Long Acre A.C, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 43-8-4 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom McCarty | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1914-12-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Manhattan Casino, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | — | Republic of IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jim Coffey | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1914-12-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 42-8-4 | CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sam Langford | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 3 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1914-10-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arena (Atlas A.A.), BostonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Loss | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Battling Levinsky | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1914-10-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Manhattan Casino, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cyclone Johnny Thompson | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1914-09-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Loss | 42-7-4 | FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Georges Carpentier | DQScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1914-07-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United KingdomScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Olympia, Kensington, LondonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost "White" heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | — | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jack Blackburn | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1914-05-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". National A.C., PhiladelphiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper decisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 42-6-4 | CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arthur Pelkey | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 15 (20)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1914-01-01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Coffroth's Arena, Daly City, CaliforniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won "White" heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 41-6-4 | CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sam Langford | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-11-17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arena (Atlas A.A.), BostonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 40-6-4 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Charley Miller | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-10-31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Atlantic Garden A.C, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 39-6-4 | ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Ross | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10 (12), 1:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-10-21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Arena (Atlas A.A.), BostonScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 38-6-4 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carl Morris | DQScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 5 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-10-09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 37-6-4 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fireman Jim Flynn | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 5 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-08-08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 36-6-4 | South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Rodel | TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-06-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 35-6-4 | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jess Willard | PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-05-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Eighth Street Arena, San FranciscoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | — | South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". George Rodel | NWSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-04-11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". New Amsterdam Opera House, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Newspaper DecisionScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| Win | 34-6-4 | CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fred McKay | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-04-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fairmont A.C., BrooklynScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| Win | 33-6-4 | United KingdomScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bombardier Billy Wells | KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1913-03-14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | United StatesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New YorkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
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After boxing
After his retirement, Smith went on to have a variety of jobs: runner on Wall Street, private policeman at Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium, and an actor in several small roles in silent films, including The Great Gatsby and Wings, the first Academy Award-winner for Best Picture.[4] He also refereed boxing matches, such as the Harry Greb vs. Tiger Flowers middleweight championship bout in 1926 and the controversial Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey return heavyweight championship contest in 1932.
He died in 1974 in Florida.
Partial filmography
- Manhattan (1924) - Joe Madden
- The Shock Punch (1925) - Terrence O'Rourke
- Lovers in Quarantine (1925) - Sailor Sheldon
- The Fear Fighter (1925) - Prison Inmate
- Lovers in Quarantine (1925) - Minor Role (uncredited)
- Bashful Buccaneer (1925)
- Let's Get Married (1926) - Slattery
- The Arizona Streak (1926) - Jim
- Say It Again (1926) - Gunner Jones
- The Great Gatsby (1926) - Bert
- Wings (1927) - The Sergeant
- We're All Gamblers (1927) - Gunboat
- The City Gone Wild (1927) - Policeman
- Midnight Rose (1928) - Casey
References
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- ↑ a b Allen, Dave, “Gunboat Smith,” Ring News, April 20, 2011
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Gunboat Smith's Professional Boxing Record. BoxRec.com. Retrieved on 2014-05-03.
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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External links
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- Gunboat Smith at IMDbTemplate:EditAtWikidataScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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