[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  20th Century Boxing: Icons, Memories & More [@20thCentBoxIMM](/creator/twitter/20thCentBoxIMM) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-21 01:05:06 UTC Freddie Steele TKO's Charley 'Hobo' Williams in the 8th round at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. on July 21, 1937. According to The New York Times, Williams was down for the first time in his career in the first round. He took no count but was down twice in the eighth before the bout was stopped. ---------------------------------------------------------- From the IBHOF on Freddie Steele (124-5-11 with XX KO wins): THE PACIFIC Northwest region of North America isn't known as a breeding ground of champions, but in the 1930s it produced two Hall of Famers; welterweight sensation Jimmy McLarnin was one, Steele was the other. The power-punching Steele is sometimes lost in the cavalcade of XX middleweight title claimants who reigned in that decade. The 5'10" Tacoma, Washington native dreamed of becoming a world champion since early boyhood. He hooked up with trainer Dave Miller at a local boys club and a bond was forged that could only be broken by death. Steele turned pro as a welterweight in 1928 and streaked to a 38-0-6 record before losing his first fight, via six-round decision to Tony Portillo, December 17, 1930 in Seattle. He then went 70-2-3 with X no contest before meeting Eddie "Babe" Risko for the NBA and NYSAC Middleweight titles in Seattle on July 11, 1936. After winning the title, via 15-round decision, Steele made five successful defenses. New York withdrew recognition in February 1938, when he refused to defend the crown against Fred Apostoli, who had knocked out Steele in nine-rounds in January. After a non-title win, Steele lost the title via first-round KO to Al Hostak on July 28, 1938 in Seattle. He was inactive the next two years and was KO'd in his lone comeback bout in 1941. In all, Steele fought seven past or future world champions (Ceferino Garcia, Apostoli, Vince Dundee, Risko, Gus Lesnevich, William "Gorilla" Jones, Ken Overlin and Al Hostak). Several of these champs he fought more than once, and owned wins over all but Hostak. The hard-hitting Steele retired with a record of 124-6-8 with X No Contest and XX kayos. After leaving the ring, Steele appeared in several Hollywood films, including Gentleman Jim, G.I. Joe, and Hail the Conquering Hero. He died in Aberdeen, Washington on July 23, 1984.  XX engagements  **Related Topics** [$nyt](/topic/$nyt) [Post Link](https://x.com/20thCentBoxIMM/status/1947100487418863853)
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Freddie Steele TKO's Charley 'Hobo' Williams in the 8th round at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. on July 21, 1937.
According to The New York Times, Williams was down for the first time in his career in the first round. He took no count but was down twice in the eighth before the bout was stopped.
From the IBHOF on Freddie Steele (124-5-11 with XX KO wins):
THE PACIFIC Northwest region of North America isn't known as a breeding ground of champions, but in the 1930s it produced two Hall of Famers; welterweight sensation Jimmy McLarnin was one, Steele was the other. The power-punching Steele is sometimes lost in the cavalcade of XX middleweight title claimants who reigned in that decade. The 5'10" Tacoma, Washington native dreamed of becoming a world champion since early boyhood. He hooked up with trainer Dave Miller at a local boys club and a bond was forged that could only be broken by death. Steele turned pro as a welterweight in 1928 and streaked to a 38-0-6 record before losing his first fight, via six-round decision to Tony Portillo, December 17, 1930 in Seattle. He then went 70-2-3 with X no contest before meeting Eddie "Babe" Risko for the NBA and NYSAC Middleweight titles in Seattle on July 11, 1936. After winning the title, via 15-round decision, Steele made five successful defenses. New York withdrew recognition in February 1938, when he refused to defend the crown against Fred Apostoli, who had knocked out Steele in nine-rounds in January. After a non-title win, Steele lost the title via first-round KO to Al Hostak on July 28, 1938 in Seattle. He was inactive the next two years and was KO'd in his lone comeback bout in 1941. In all, Steele fought seven past or future world champions (Ceferino Garcia, Apostoli, Vince Dundee, Risko, Gus Lesnevich, William "Gorilla" Jones, Ken Overlin and Al Hostak). Several of these champs he fought more than once, and owned wins over all but Hostak. The hard-hitting Steele retired with a record of 124-6-8 with X No Contest and XX kayos. After leaving the ring, Steele appeared in several Hollywood films, including Gentleman Jim, G.I. Joe, and Hail the Conquering Hero. He died in Aberdeen, Washington on July 23, 1984.
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