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Dave Sands (born David Ritchie; 4 February 1926 – 11 August 1952) was an Indigenous Australian boxer. The man the Americans called the "boxer with the educated left hand" received his due when he was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998 at a ceremony held in Los Angeles, recognised as one of the greatest boxers never to have ...
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Aug 12, 2022 · Dave Sands name and photo have been used with the permission of his family. Key points: Dave Sands died in a truck crash at 26; Sands was training for a world title when he was killed;
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May 12, 2022 · Dave Sands drops Dick Turpin during their bout in London. Credit: AP. Dave, though, was the clear pick of the lot. He went on to become one of just a few Australian fighters to hold three national ...
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May 28, 2022 · Raised at Burnt Bridge Mission, Dunghutti man Dave Sands rose from humble beginnings to become a boxing legend in the 1940s and 50s. Decades later his family is striving to keep his story alive.
Sands mauled and cuffed Olson for nine rounds, and then Olson made a terrific rally in the last round, landing repeatedly with rights to the head that staggered Dave. But Sands was much too far in front for this rally to change the outcome. Sands was the better boxer and more precise hitter. It was a rather slow fight. The gross gate was only ...
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Jun 11, 2014 · Died: 1952-08-11 (Age:26) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 179cm. Pro Boxer: Record. Trainer: Tom Maguire. One of six brothers whose family name was "Ritchie," but who fought professionally under the name of "Sands," Dave Sands fought from 1941 until his death in a truck accident on 11th August 1952. He had 110 fights for a record of 97 (65) - 10 (2 ...
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