Freddie Steele

Freddie Steele (December 18 1912–August 1984) was born Frederick Earle Steele in Tacoma, Washington. Steele is a much underrated middleweight champion.

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December 18 - 1912 - August - 1984 - Tacoma - Washington - Middleweight

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A good boxer and a hard hitter, Steele lost only two fights during his first ten years in the ring. Among those he defeated during his career were Ceferino Garcia, Ralph Chong, Leonard Bennett, Joe Glick, Bucky Lawless, Andy Divodi, "Baby" Joe Gans, Vince Dundee, William "Gorilla"

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Ceferino Garcia - Vince Dundee

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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.

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Eddie "Babe" Risko - Gus Lesnevich - Ken Overlin - Solly Krieger

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He fought two memorable bouts with Fred Apostoli, winning the first, but suffering a TKO in a non-title match. He lost the middleweight crown to Al Hostak in his next to last fight. His final record included 125 wins (60 KOs), 5 losses, 11 draws and 1 No Contest.

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Fred Apostoli - Al Hostak

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