Harold Dade
| Harold Dade | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Harold Dade |
| Weight(s) | Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Reach | 68 in (168 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
March 24, 1923 Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Died | July 17, 1962 (aged 39) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 76 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 53 |
| Losses | 31 |
| Draws | 6 |
Harold Dade (March 24, 1923 in Chicago, IL – July 17, 1962) was an American professional boxer in the Bantamweight division who held the World Bantamweight championship.
Amateur career
- Won the 1940 Chicago Golden Gloves Championship in the flyweight (112 lb) division by decision over Gene Evans. Dropped a decision for the (112 lb) Intercity Championship to Demetrio Carabella.
- Won the 1941 Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in the flyweight (112 lb) division by decision over Paul Carbetta. He was on the short end of an unpopular decision at the Intercity matches in the same year against Diogenes Leon.
- Runner up in the 1941 National AAU Championship in Boston, in the Flyweight Class. Dade defeated Tony Peppi of Boston in the semi-finals, before losing the final to Lawrence Torpy of Philadelphia.
Pro career
Dade turned pro in 1942 and captured the World Bantamweight championship in 1947 with a win over Manuel Ortiz.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Harold Dade - Lineal Bantamweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
External links
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Manuel Ortiz |
World Bantamweight Champion 6 Jan 1947– 11 Mar 1947 |
Succeeded by Manuel Ortiz |
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