Gunboat Smith
Gunboat Smith | |
|---|---|
Smith, early 1900s | |
| Born | Edward Smith February 17, 1887 |
| Died | August 6, 1974 (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 |
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.