Joseph Salas
American boxer
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph I. Salas (December 28, 1905[1] – June 11, 1987) was an American featherweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s. He won a silver medal in Boxing at the 1924 Summer Olympics,[2] losing against future world champion Jackie Fields in the final bout. He was of Mexican American descent.[3]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's boxing | ||
Representing the  United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1924 Paris | Featherweight |
Amateur career
Salas won the National AAU Featherweight champion in 1924.
Olympic Games Results (1924)
- Defeated Agnew Burlie (Canada) PTS
- Defeated Heinz Levy (Netherlands) PTS
- Defeated Bruno Petrarca (Italy) DQ 2
- Defeated Jean Devergnies (Belgium) PTS
- Lost to Jackie Fields (United States) PTS
Professional career
As a professional, Salas accumulated a record of 28 wins, 6 losses, and 4 draws. His career was hampered by hand injuries. Upon retiring in 1931, he taught boxing at El Sereno Boys Club and served as a coach for the U.S. boxing team at the 1932 Olympics.[4]
