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William Alexander Smith

Boxer (1904-1955) · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Died at 51

William Alexander Smith was a South African bantamweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s. He was reigning world champion between 1924 and 1928 after winning the gold medal in the 1924 Summer Olympics in the bantamweight category. His family was from Aberdeen, Scotland and Bedfordshire, England.

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Country
South Africa
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1955 · aged 51