1. Early Life
Freddie Steele was born Frederick Earle Burgett on December 18, 1912, in Seattle, Washington. His parents were Virgie and Charles E. Steele. During his youth, Steele developed an interest in sports, initially playing baseball. While attending high school in Tacoma, he broadened his athletic pursuits, participating in various sports including basketball, soccer, football, golf, and swimming. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in becoming a professional boxer.
2. Professional Boxing Career
Freddie Steele was a formidable boxer, known for both his effective technique and his powerful punches. Throughout his first decade in the ring, he demonstrated remarkable skill, losing only two fights. His career is notable for his victories over many strong opponents, including Ceferino Garcia, Fred Apostoli, Gorilla Jones, Vince Dundee, Eddie "Babe" Risko, Gus Lesnevich, and Ken Overlin.
2.1. Debut and Early Career
Steele made his professional boxing debut in 1928, adopting an orthodox boxing style. He was trained by Jack Connor, Johnny Babnick, and Ray Arcel. His managers included George McAllister, Dave Miller, Eddie Miller, and Pete Reilly. In the initial phase of his career, he quickly established himself as a dominant force in the ring. He showed an impressive streak of victories, with a record that included only two losses over his first ten years as a professional. Among the notable fighters he defeated during this period were Ceferino Garcia, Ralph Chong, Leonard Bennett, Joe Glick, Bucky Lawless, Andy Divodi, "Baby" Joe Gans, Vince Dundee, Gorilla Jones, Swede Berglund, Young Stuhley, Meyer Grace, Henry Firpo, Eddie "Babe" Risko, Jackie Aldare, Gus Lesnevich, Paul Pirrone, Frank Battaglia, Ken Overlin, Carmen Barth, and Solly Krieger.
2.2. Middleweight World Champion
Steele's prowess as a boxer led him to become a middleweight world champion, a title he held for nearly two years. His reign saw him win and defend multiple prestigious titles, cementing his place among the era's top fighters.
2.2.1. Winning the Championship
On July 11, 1936, Freddie Steele achieved a significant milestone in his career by defeating Eddie "Babe" Risko to claim the NBA Middleweight World Championship. The title bout took place at the Civic Stadium in Seattle, where Steele secured a unanimous decision victory after a challenging fifteen-round contest. During the first round, Steele managed to knock Risko down for a seven-second count. Throughout the fight, Steele won seven of the fifteen rounds by significant margins, while Risko secured only four rounds. Steele's relentless attack caused damage to both of Risko's eyes, impairing the reigning champion's ability to defend himself effectively. The fight was well-attended, drawing a crowd of approximately 27,000 spectators. The Associated Press notably credited Risko with winning only three rounds of the bout. Steele also simultaneously won the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) middleweight title in this victory.
2.2.2. Title Defenses
As a world champion, Freddie Steele successfully defended his titles against several formidable opponents. On January 1, 1937, Steele defended his NBA World Middleweight Championship against William "Gorilla" Jones, a former champion, winning by a unanimous ten-round decision in Milwaukee. Steele knocked Jones down for a three-count in the seventh round and decisively won all but one round of the bout. Despite the decisive victory, the fight was attended by a relatively small crowd of only 3,700 people.
On February 19, 1937, Eddie "Babe" Risko sought a rematch for the title against Steele at Madison Square Garden in New York City. However, Steele once again defeated Risko, this time by a fifteen-round unanimous decision. The Associated Press reported that Steele won nine rounds, Risko won five, and one round was scored even. This bout, fought before a crowd of 11,600, was described by many reporters as tedious.
Steele's third defense of the NBA World Middleweight Title occurred on May 11, 1937, against Frank Battaglia in Seattle, Washington. Steele dominated the fight, scoring knockdowns in both the first and second rounds, before ultimately flooring Battaglia with a crushing left hand just 34 seconds into the third round to secure a knockout victory. In addition to these defenses, Steele also faced Fred Apostoli in two memorable bouts, winning their first encounter. He successfully defended his titles a total of five times, a testament to his skill and durability as a champion.
2.2.3. Losing the Championship
Freddie Steele lost his middleweight crown to Al Hostak in a dramatic first-round knockout on July 26, 1938, in what was the second to last fight of Steele's career. The scheduled fifteen-round contest took place at the Seattle Civic Arena before a record crowd of 35,000 for a Seattle boxing match. After delivering two light taps to Hostak in the opening round, Steele was briefly floored for the first time in the fight. Shortly after, Hostak sent Steele to the canvas again for a five-count. When Steele arose from his third fall to the mat, the fight was stopped by celebrity referee Jack Dempsey, the former heavyweight champion. Dempsey sent Steele to a neutral corner and began a count of seven before stopping the fight as Hostak attempted to resume his attack.
Following the fight, some ringside observers accused Steele of entering the bout with his hands down, which they believed contributed to his swift knockout. However, Steele's chief sparring partner, Davey Ward, later revealed that Steele had been hampered by a cracked breastbone, an injury that prevented him from adequately lifting his gloves to protect himself. Steele's career experienced a decline after the death of his manager, Dave Miller, in 1938 following surgery. Steele fought only one more time after losing to Hostak, suffering a loss to Jimmy Casino in 1941, which marked the final fight of his professional career. His final professional boxing record stands at 125 wins (including 60 knockouts), 5 losses, 11 draws, and 1 No Contest.
3. Life After Boxing
After concluding his distinguished professional boxing career, Freddie Steele transitioned into new ventures, notably pursuing a career in Hollywood as an actor and later becoming a successful restaurateur.
3.1. Acting Career
Freddie Steele embarked on an acting career in Hollywood during the 1940s, appearing in nearly 30 films, although he was often uncredited. His boxing background proved beneficial, as his footwork was notably featured in the 1942 film Gentleman Jim, where he served as a boxing double for the film's star, Errol Flynn.
Steele also took on more prominent roles, such as "Bugsy," one of the six Marines central to the plot of the Academy Award-nominated 1944 film Hail the Conquering Hero, directed by Preston Sturges. He portrayed Sergeant Steve Warnicki in The Story of G.I. Joe (1945). Other films in which he appeared include Corvette K-225 (1943), Swing Fever (1943), Pin Up Girl (1944), Hollywood Canteen (1944), The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944), Whiplash (1948), and I Walk Alone (1948).
3.2. Post-retirement Activities
In the 1950s, Freddie Steele left Hollywood and returned to the Pacific Northwest. He ventured into the restaurant business, owning and operating Freddie Steele's Restaurant in Westport, Washington. He ran the establishment with his wife, Helen, for over two decades. Steele continued to operate the restaurant until illness eventually forced his retirement from the business.
4. Death
Freddie Steele died on August 22, 1984, at a nursing home located in Aberdeen, Washington. He had suffered a stroke in 1980, which led to his decline in health. Steele's remains are interred at the Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen, Washington.
5. Achievements and Honors
Freddie Steele's boxing career was marked by significant achievements and numerous honors, including holding multiple world titles and receiving induction into several prestigious halls of fame.
5.1. Major Boxing Titles
Freddie Steele held several major middleweight boxing championships during his career:
- NBA World Middleweight Champion: July 11, 1936 - July 26, 1938
- NYSAC World Middleweight Champion: July 11, 1936 - February 1938 (recognition withdrawn)
- The Ring Middleweight Champion: September 23, 1937 - 1938 (stripped of title)
5.2. Hall of Fame
In recognition of his distinguished boxing career, Freddie Steele has been honored with inductions into several prestigious halls of fame:
- He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1999.
- He is also an honored member of the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
- In 1957, Freddie Steele was one of the three original inductees into the Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame upon its opening, highlighting his local legacy.
6. Professional Boxing Record
Freddie Steele concluded his professional boxing career with a final record of 125 wins, 5 losses, 11 draws, and 1 no contest, with 60 of his victories coming by knockout.
| Number | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Loss | 123-5-11 (1) | Jimmy Casino | TKO | 5 (10) | May 23, 1941 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
| 139 | Loss | 123-4-11 (1) | Al Hostak | KO | 1 (15) | Jul 26, 1938 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | Lost NBA middleweight title |
| 138 | Win | 123-3-11 (1) | Solly Krieger | UD | 10 | Jun 14, 1938 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 137 | Win | 122-3-11 (1) | Carmen Barth | TKO | 7 (15) | Feb 19, 1938 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | Retained NBA, NYSAC middleweight titles; also won the vacant The Ring middleweight title |
| 136 | Win | 121-3-11 (1) | Bob Turner | KO | 1 (10) | Feb 8, 1938 | Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, U.S. | |
| 135 | Loss | 120-3-11 (1) | Fred Apostoli | TKO | 9 (12) | Jan 7, 1938 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 134 | Win | 120-2-11 (1) | Ken Overlin | KO | 4 (15) | Sep 11, 1937 | Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | Retained NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles |
| 133 | Win | 119-2-11 (1) | Charley Williams | TKO | 8 (10) | Jul 21, 1937 | Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S. | |
| 132 | Win | 118-2-11 (1) | Frank Battaglia | KO | 3 (15) | May 11, 1937 | Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | Retained NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles |
| 131 | Win | 117-2-11 (1) | Paul Pirrone | TKO | 1 (10) | Mar 2, 1937 | Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 130 | Win | 116-2-11 (1) | Eddie Babe Risko | UD | 15 | Feb 19, 1937 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles |
| 129 | Win | 115-2-11 (1) | Gorilla Jones | UD | 10 | Jan 1, 1937 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | Retained NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles |
| 128 | Win | 114-2-11 (1) | Young Stuhley | PTS | 10 | Dec 8, 1936 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 127 | Win | 113-2-11 (1) | Al Rossi | KO | 1 (10) | Nov 27, 1936 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| 126 | Win | 112-2-11 (1) | Gus Lesnevich | TKO | 2 (10) | Nov 17, 1936 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 125 | Win | 111-2-11 (1) | Allen Matthews | UD | 10 | Oct 21, 1936 | Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 124 | Win | 110-2-11 (1) | Young Stuhley | PTS | 10 | Sep 3, 1936 | Armory, Spokane, Washington, U.S. | |
| 123 | Win | 109-2-11 (1) | Jackie Aldare | KO | 2 (10) | Aug 20, 1936 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 122 | Win | 108-2-11 (1) | Eddie Babe Risko | UD | 15 | Jul 11, 1936 | Civic Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | Won NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles |
| 121 | Win | 107-2-11 (1) | Tony Fisher | UD | 10 | Apr 28, 1936 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 120 | Win | 106-2-11 (1) | Eddie Babe Risko | UD | 10 | Mar 24, 1936 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 119 | Win | 105-2-11 (1) | Young Stuhley | PTS | 10 | Feb 25, 1936 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 118 | Win | 104-2-11 (1) | Henry Firpo | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 4, 1936 | Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 117 | Win | 103-2-11 (1) | Meyer Grace | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 23, 1936 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 116 | Win | 102-2-11 (1) | Young Stuhley | PTS | 10 | Nov 19, 1935 | Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 115 | Win | 101-2-11 (1) | Mike Payan | TKO | 5 (10) | Oct 25, 1935 | Coliseum, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| 114 | Win | 100-2-11 (1) | Swede Berglund | TKO | 6 (10) | Oct 18, 1935 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | |
| 113 | Win | 99-2-11 (1) | Gorilla Jones | UD | 10 | Sep 17, 1935 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 112 | Win | 98-2-11 (1) | Vince Dundee | TKO | 3 (10) | Jul 30, 1935 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 111 | Win | 97-2-11 (1) | Al Rossi | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 11, 1935 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 110 | Win | 96-2-11 (1) | Mike Payan | PTS | 10 | May 16, 1935 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 109 | Win | 95-2-11 (1) | Sammy O'Dell | KO | 1 (10) | Apr 23, 1935 | Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 108 | Win | 94-2-11 (1) | Fred Apostoli | TKO | 10 (10) | Apr 1, 1935 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 107 | Win | 93-2-11 (1) | Indian Jimmy Rivers | KO | 9 (10) | Feb 21, 1935 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 106 | Win | 92-2-11 (1) | Indian Jimmy Rivers | TKO | 5 (10) | Feb 12, 1935 | Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S. | |
| 105 | Win | 91-2-11 (1) | Baby Joe Gans | KO | 3 (10) | Jan 24, 1935 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 104 | Win | 90-2-11 (1) | Tommy Rios | PTS | 10 | Jan 10, 1935 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 103 | Win | 89-2-11 (1) | Andy DiVodi | KO | 6 (10) | Dec 20, 1934 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 102 | Win | 88-2-11 (1) | Jack Hibbard | TKO | 4 (10) | Dec 5, 1934 | Walla Walla, Washington, U.S. | |
| 101 | Win | 87-2-11 (1) | Jimmy Evans | TKO | 4 (10) | Nov 13, 1934 | Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 100 | Win | 86-2-11 (1) | Andy DiVodi | PTS | 10 | Nov 1, 1934 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 99 | Win | 85-2-11 (1) | Joe Glick | KO | 1 (10) | Oct 26, 1934 | Armory, Yakima, Washington, U.S. | |
| 98 | Win | 84-2-11 (1) | Bucky Lawless | TKO | 2 (10) | Jun 29, 1934 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 97 | No contest | 83-2-11 (1) | Sammy Slaughter | NC | 1 (10) | Jun 22, 1934 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | Referee Toby Irwin chased the boxers from the ring after Slaughter had fallen ten times in less than two minutes, eight times without being hit. |
| 96 | Win | 83-2-11 | Babe Marino | PTS | 10 | Jun 8, 1934 | Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S. | |
| 95 | Draw | 82-2-11 | Gorilla Jones | PTS | 10 | May 22, 1934 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 94 | Win | 82-2-10 | Joe Cardoza | KO | 2 (10) | Apr 26, 1934 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 93 | Win | 81-2-10 | Eddie Murdock | KO | 4 (10) | Apr 10, 1934 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 92 | Win | 80-2-10 | Vivencio Alicante | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 8, 1934 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 91 | Win | 79-2-10 | Johnny Romero | KO | 2 (8) | Feb 27, 1934 | Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 90 | Win | 78-2-10 | Leonard Bennett | PTS | 8 | Feb 15, 1934 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 89 | Win | 77-2-10 | Petey Mike | PTS | 10 | Oct 12, 1933 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 88 | Win | 76-2-10 | Frankie Petrolle | KO | 3 (10) | Aug 8, 1933 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 87 | Win | 75-2-10 | Eddie Ran | PTS | 6 | Jun 27, 1933 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 86 | Win | 74-2-10 | Joe Glick | PTS | 8 | Jun 22, 1933 | Natatorium Park, Spokane, Washington, U.S. | |
| 85 | Win | 73-2-10 | Alvin Lewis | KO | 3 (6) | Jun 6, 1933 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 84 | Win | 72-2-10 | Tiger Lee Paige | PTS | 6 | Jun 1, 1933 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 83 | Win | 71-2-10 | Gilbert Attell | KO | 3 (6) | May 18, 1933 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 82 | Win | 70-2-10 | Leonard Bennett | PTS | 6 | Jan 17, 1933 | Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | Retained Pacific Northwest welterweight title |
| 81 | Win | 69-2-10 | Battling Dozier | PTS | 6 | Nov 17, 1932 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 80 | Win | 68-2-10 | Millio Millitti | PTS | 6 | Nov 3, 1932 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 79 | Win | 67-2-10 | Tommy Herman | PTS | 6 | Oct 26, 1932 | Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 78 | Loss | 66-2-10 | Tommy Herman | PTS | 4 | Sep 27, 1932 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 77 | Win | 66-1-10 | Ceferino Garcia | KO | 2 (4) | Sep 20, 1932 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 76 | Win | 65-1-10 | David Velasco | PTS | 6 | Sep 7, 1932 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 75 | Win | 64-1-10 | Billy Townsend | PTS | 6 | Aug 26, 1932 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 74 | Win | 63-1-10 | Alfonso Gonzales | PTS | 6 | Aug 11, 1932 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 73 | Win | 62-1-10 | Tiger Lee Paige | PTS | 6 | Aug 3, 1932 | Gonzaga Stadium, Spokane, Washington, U.S. | |
| 72 | Win | 61-1-10 | Ralph Chong | TKO | 6 (6) | Jul 20, 1932 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 71 | Win | 60-1-10 | Larry Murphy | PTS | 6 | Jun 30, 1932 | Arena, Dishman, Washington, U.S. | |
| 70 | Win | 59-1-10 | Alfonso Gonzales | PTS | 6 | Jun 1, 1932 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 69 | Win | 58-1-10 | Frankie Stetson | PTS | 6 | May 24, 1932 | Auditorium, Portland, Oregon, U.S. | |
| 68 | Win | 57-1-10 | Ceferino Garcia | KO | 2 (6) | May 18, 1932 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 67 | Win | 56-1-10 | Tony Portillo | PTS | 6 | Apr 27, 1932 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | Won vacant Pacific Northwest welterweight title |
| 66 | Win | 55-1-10 | Bobby Vincent | PTS | 6 | Apr 7, 1932 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 65 | Win | 54-1-10 | Matt Calo | PTS | 6 | Mar 24, 1932 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 64 | Win | 53-1-10 | Tiger Lee Paige | PTS | 6 | Mar 16, 1932 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 63 | Win | 52-1-10 | Freddie Goldstein | PTS | 6 | Mar 3, 1932 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 62 | Win | 51-1-10 | Matt Calo | PTS | 6 | Nov 30, 1931 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 61 | Win | 50-1-10 | Cowboy Sammy Evans | PTS | 6 | Sep 23, 1931 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 60 | Win | 49-1-10 | Johnny Woods | TKO | 3 (6) | Aug 20, 1931 | Arena, Dishman, Washington, U.S. | |
| 59 | Win | 48-1-10 | Don Fraser | PTS | 6 | Jul 30, 1931 | Arena, Dishman, Washington, U.S. | |
| 58 | Win | 47-1-10 | Al Gracio | TKO | 3 (6) | Jul 16, 1931 | Arena, Dishman, Washington, U.S. | |
| 57 | Win | 46-1-10 | Jimmy Owens | UD | 6 | Jun 10, 1931 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 56 | Win | 45-1-10 | Jimmy Owens | UD | 6 | May 27, 1931 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 55 | Win | 44-1-10 | Joe Townsend | KO | 2 (6) | May 13, 1931 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 54 | Win | 43-1-10 | Esten Hunter | PTS | 6 | May 7, 1931 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 53 | Win | 42-1-10 | Teddy Palacios | KO | 1 (6) | Apr 22, 1931 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 52 | Win | 41-1-10 | Ritchie King | KO | 1 (6) | Apr 16, 1931 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 51 | Win | 40-1-10 | Nels Ferguson | TKO | 2 (6) | Apr 8, 1931 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 50 | Win | 39-1-10 | Nels Ferguson | PTS | 6 | Mar 26, 1931 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 49 | Win | 38-1-10 | Mickey Cochrane | KO | 2 (6) | Mar 6, 1931 | Knights of Columbus Gym, Yakima, Washington, U.S. | |
| 48 | Draw | 37-1-10 | Joe Townsend | PTS | 6 | Feb 18, 1931 | Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 47 | Win | 37-1-9 | Mickey Trad | PTS | 6 | Feb 12, 1931 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 36-1-9 | Tony Portillo | PTS | 6 | Jan 1, 1931 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 45 | Loss | 35-1-9 | Tony Portillo | PTS | 6 | Dec 17, 1930 | Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 44 | Draw | 35-0-9 | Tony Portillo | PTS | 6 | Dec 11, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 43 | Win | 35-0-8 | Joey Coffman | PTS | 6 | Oct 30, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 34-0-8 | Al Gracio | TKO | 1 (6) | Oct 16, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 33-0-8 | Leslie Carter | TKO | 5 (6) | Oct 2, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 40 | Win | 32-0-8 | Jimmy Farrar | TKO | 3 (6) | Sep 11, 1930 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 31-0-8 | Tommy Fielding | PTS | 6 | Jul 10, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 38 | Win | 30-0-8 | Tommy Fielding | PTS | 6 | Jun 26, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 37 | Win | 29-0-8 | Joe Townsend | PTS | 6 | May 22, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 36 | Win | 28-0-8 | Joe Townsend | PTS | 6 | May 8, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 35 | Draw | 27-0-8 | Joe Townsend | PTS | 6 | Apr 25, 1930 | Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S. | |
| 34 | Draw | 27-0-7 | Jimmy Britt | PTS | 6 | Mar 6, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 27-0-6 | Jack Red Rondeaux | KO | 4 (6) | Feb 27, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 26-0-6 | Jack Nash | KO | 2 (6) | Jan 23, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 25-0-6 | Frankie Monroe | PTS | 6 | Jan 9, 1930 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 24-0-6 | Jimmy Pavolic | PTS | 6 | Dec 19, 1929 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 29 | Win | 23-0-6 | Paddy Ryan | KO | 1 (4) | Nov 21, 1929 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 28 | Win | 22-0-6 | Harry Davis | TKO | 2 (4) | Nov 14, 1929 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 21-0-6 | Johnny Lussier | PTS | 4 | Oct 8, 1929 | Northwest A.C., Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 20-0-6 | Honey Melody | KO | 3 (?) | Oct 1, 1929 | Northwest A.C., Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 19-0-6 | Arnold Smith | KO | 1 (4) | Aug 5, 1929 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 18-0-6 | Ralph Smith | PTS | 4 | Jun 27, 1929 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 17-0-6 | Eddie Foster | KO | 2 (4) | May 9, 1929 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 16-0-6 | Floyd Soldier Brown | PTS | 4 | Apr 1, 1929 | Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | Uncertain of date |
| 21 | Win | 15-0-6 | Len Lockren | PTS | 4 | Mar 15, 1929 | Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | Uncertain of date |
| 20 | Draw | 14-0-6 | Len Lockren | PTS | 4 | Mar 1, 1929 | Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | Uncertain of date |
| 19 | Draw | 14-0-5 | Jimmy Pavolic | PTS | 4 | Jan 1, 1929 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 14-0-4 | Johnny Leonard | PTS | 4 | Nov 22, 1928 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 13-0-4 | Eddie Harmon | KO | 2 (?) | Oct 1, 1928 | Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 12-0-4 | Ralph Smith | PTS | 4 | Sep 20, 1928 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 11-0-4 | Jimmy Warfield | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 1, 1928 | Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 14 | Draw | 10-0-4 | Larry Hannon | PTS | 4 | Aug 10, 1928 | Skating Rink, Centralia, Washington, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 10-0-3 | Harry Ketchel | KO | 2 (?) | Jul 4, 1928 | Chehalis, Washington, U.S. | |
| 12 | Draw | 9-0-3 | Eddie Harmon | PTS | 4 | Jun 12, 1928 | Chehalis, Washington, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 9-0-2 | Young Tex Vernon | PTS | 6 | May 18, 1928 | Legion Hall, Olympia, Washington, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 8-0-2 | Billy Quilter | KO | 2 (4) | May 3, 1928 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 7-0-2 | Bud Weaver | TKO | 4 (4) | Mar 15, 1928 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 6-0-2 | Billy Edwards | KO | 4 (4) | Mar 1, 1928 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 5-0-2 | Hermosa Villa | PTS | 4 | Jan 12, 1928 | Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 4-0-2 | Nick Vonda | PTS | 4 | Apr 27, 1927 | Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S. | |
| 5 | Draw | 3-0-2 | Jimmy Britt | PTS | 4 | Mar 16, 1927 | Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 3-0-1 | George Wilson | PTS | 4 | Jan 5, 1927 | Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 2-0-1 | Mocus Canning | PTS | 4 | Dec 8, 1926 | Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S. | |
| 2 | Draw | 1-0-1 | Jimmy Britt | PTS | 4 | Nov 24, 1926 | Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1-0 | Jimmy Britt | PTS | 4 | Nov 10, 1926 | Liberty Hall, Bellingham, Washington, U.S. |