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Speedy Dado

Diosdado Posadas (December 25, 1906 – July 2, 1990), better known as Speedy Dado, was a Filipino boxer who contended for the world flyweight, bantamweight, and featherweight championships.[1][2] His managers included Frank Churchill, and Jesus Cortez.

Speedy Dado
Dado in early career as flyweight
Born
Diosdado B. Posadas

(1906-12-25)December 25, 1906
Manila, [[Insular Government of the Philippine Islands]]
DiedJuly 2, 1990(1990-07-02) (aged 83)
Manila, Luzon, Philippines
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Featherweight
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights147
Wins90
Wins by KO37
Losses43
Draws14

Boxing career edit

Dado was born Diosdado B. Posadas in Manila on December 25, 1906. In an era when Asian boxers would often be referred to only by their nationality, he took the last two syllables of his birth name to use in the ring. In his career, he would be a top-rated contender for world titles in three separate weight divisions, and fight championship matches in each weight class.

World Fly title attempt, April, 1928 edit

He began his boxing career in 1926. Winning nearly all of his early bouts, he lost his first against Newsboy Brown on April 24, 1928, for the California version of the world flyweight title. Brown defeated him by technical knockout due to Dado's shoulder injury in the sixth round. The fighting was back and forth until the sixth, when Dado, taking a beating, suffered a dislocated shoulder.[3] He met Brown twice more, winning one fight and losing the other.[1]

On February 10, 1931, Dado defeated Newsboy Brown at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles for the vacant USA California State bantamweight championship. Dado took six rounds with Brown only one, and the rest were even.[1]

Reigning world bantamweight champion Panama Al Brown fell to Dado in a non-title ten-round decision on January 4, 1932, at Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Showing great speed, Dado won convincingly, according to the Los Angeles Times, taking nine rounds to only the fourth for Brown.[4] In the seventh, Dado unleashed a fury of punches that had Brown groggy. The San Francisco Examiner gave Dado only six rounds, but agreed Dado's win was decisive. Despite a six-inch disadvantage in height, and a significantly shorter reach, Dado had the speed to get close.[5]

On November 15, 1932, Dado defeated Rodolfo Casanova in a well publicized main bout before 10,000 at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Dado floored Casanova twice in the first round, once for counts of seven and five, but Casanova fought back and appeared to take the second. The Los Angeles Times gave four rounds to Dado, with the fourth, sixth and tenth to Casanova, with three even.[6][7]

Dado fought for world titles on three other occasions, losing both of them. He lost a ten-round points decision in Los Angeles on January 25, 1933, to Baby Arizmendi for the California version of the world featherweight title. Arizmendi, in a clear victory, was credited with five rounds to only one for his Filipino challenger. Arizmendi handily took the fifth through seventh rounds. In their two previous bouts, each boxer had won once.[8]

Dado defeated Baby Palmore on March 10, 1933, in a ten-round points decision in Hollywood. In a convincing victory, the Los Angeles Times wrote that Dado won all but the fourth round. The fifth started with Palmore clipping Dado with three strong rights to the chin that left him reeling, but Dado retaliated getting Palmore against the ropes, and continued to take the lead in the sixth through tenth. Earth tremors occurred during the bout.[9][10] In a previous meeting at Hollywood Stadium with Palmore on February 10, 1933, Dado had been embarrassed by a first-round knockout from a short overhand right to the jaw, 1:15 into the first round.[11]

Attempt at world feather title, March, 1933 edit

He lost on March 21, 1933, to Freddie Miller for the National Boxing Association featherweight title at the Olympic Stadium in Los Angeles. Miller won seven of the ten rounds, and had Dado on the floor for a six count from a strong right to the head in the second round. Dado took only rounds three and seven.[12]

In a widely publicized bout on June 9, 1933, Dado drew with former Canadian bantamweight champion Pete Sanstol in a ten-round points decision at Dreamland in San Francisco. Both boxers boxed cautiously in the tame bout, though Sanstol appeared the aggressor. Several local papers wrote that Dado may have had a very slight edge in points.[13][14]

On October 24, 1933, Dado defeated Young Tommy, another Filipino boxer, in a ten-round points decision at Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles for the USA California State Bantamweight title. The crowd of 7,000 saw Dado use somewhat better defensive skills, and greater speed, though Tommy may have delivered the stronger blows at times. In a close bout, Dado took five rounds, Tommy four, and one was even.[15] On May 19, 1933, Young Tommy won the state title against Dado in a ten-round points decision at Dreamland Auditorium in San Francisco. In a previous bout on October 12, 1932, Dado decisively defeated Young Tommy for the state bantamweight title in a ten-round points decision in Oakland. Dado took seven of the ten rounds, and showed great speed in the victory before a capacity crowd. Midway in the second, Tommy was down for a no-count from a left hook to the jaw. The final round was continuous action, and fought at great speed.[16] Tommy would later defeat Dado in a ten-round non-title bout in Los Angeles on December 4, 1934.

Boxing in Australia, 1934 edit

Dado fought three high-profile bouts through the summer of 1934 in Australia. He lost to Merv Darky Blandon, Australian bantamweight champion, in a fifteen-round points decision on April 11, 1934, at Sydney Stadium. Blandon's right hand proved too much for Dado whose careful boxing was not enough to take the decision.[17] On April 24, 1934, Dado lost again to Blandon in a close bout at Sydney Stadium before an impressive crowd of 12,000. Blandon took the offense more frequently and scored with straight lefts and right swings at many points in the match. Dado also scored with lefts to the body, with fierce attacks throughout the bout, but showed more caution when getting in close. A cut near Dato's right eye in the twelfth may have affected his boxing in the late rounds.[18][19] On June 2, 1934, Dado could not continue boxing in the seventh round after tearing an ankle ligament after a collision with the referee, losing his bout with future Australian bantamweight champion Mickey Miller in Melbourne, Australia. Miller appeared to have a comfortable margin in points prior to the collision. Dado was rated in the top five among bantamweights in the world at the time.[20][21][22]

Dado successfully defended his USA California State bantamweight title on September 28, 1934, in a close and furious ten round points decision against Joe Tei Ken in San Francisco. Two furious spurts in the ninth and tenth rounds finally sealed the decision in Dado's favor.[23] The Reno Gazette gave Dado six rounds in the close bout with only three to Dado. With the slightest reach advantage, Dado seemed to have the upper hand at close quarters fighting.[24] In a match one week earlier, Dado had been disqualified in the third round for dropping to the canvas, and then immediately dropping to one knee after arising. Dado had won in two previous matches between the two.

Dado defeated future bantamweight champion Lou Salica on October 19, 1934, in a ten-round points decision before a full house at Legion Stadium in Hollywood. Dado took the offense in most of the contest and fought with his characteristic speed, but seemed to coast after the first thirty seconds of several rounds, exhibiting reduced endurance from his earlier years. The San Francisco Examiner gave Dado six rounds, Salica three, and one even.[25][26]

World bantam title attempt, May, 1935 edit

Before a significant crowd of 10,400, Dado lost a May 21, 1935 fight against Pablo Dano for the California and New York version of the bantamweight world title. Dano was particularly effective in delivering blows to the body and stomach of his opponent, and took the offensive in the fighting from the early rounds. He scored a no-count knockdown in the second round. Dano was given recognition by the National Boxing Assocication if he would box Pablo Escobar, so the same recognition may have been given to Dado had he won, granting him his only widely recognized world title. The loss relegated Dado to secondary status as a boxer. At 28, with fifteen years of boxing behind him, Dado had taken too much pounding to stay a top rated competitor.[27][28]

Although he never won a world title, he defeated two champions and drew with reigning world flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. Dado lost to Wolgast in two other meetings.[1]

Professional boxing record edit

164 fights 103 wins 43 losses
By knockout 39 12
By decision 60 30
By disqualification 4 1
Draws 18
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, Time Date Location Note
164 Loss 103–43–18  Juan Zurita TKO 5 (10) 1940-07-21  Arena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
163 Loss 103–42–18  Panchito Villa KO 4 (10) 1940-06-26  Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
162 Win 103–41–18  Monterrey Kid Pancho KO 4 (10) 1940-06-12  Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
161 Loss 102–41–18  Joey August KO 1 (10), 1:50 1938-09-30  Al Morse Coliseum, Spokane, U.S.
160 Loss 102–40–18  Jimmy (Babe) McCusker KO 1 (6) 1937-12-14  Crystal Pool, Seattle, U.S.
159 Lose 102–39–18  Billy Buxton KO 2 (10), 2:02 1937-11-30  Crystal Pool, Seattle, U.S.
158 Loss 102–38–18  Jackie Wilson PTS 10 1937-07-05  Stockton, California, U.S.
157 Win 102–37–18  Barney Duran PTS 10 1937-06-08  Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
156 Win 101–37–18  Tony Souza PTS 10 1937-05-25  Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
155 Draw 100–37–18  Tony Souza PTS 10 1937-05-18  Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
154 Loss 100–37–17  Horace Mann PTS 10 1937-04-30  Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.
153 Loss 100–36–17  Billy Buxton UD 8 1937-03-30  Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, U.S.
152 Loss 100–35–17  Horace Mann PTS 10 1937-03-16  Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
151 Loss 100–34–17  Toby Vigil PTS 8 1937-03-09  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
150 Loss 100–33–17  Bobby Leyvas TKO 6 (10), 1:40 1936-04-17  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
149 Loss 100–32–18  Al Spina PTS 10 1935-12-17  Auditorium, Portland, U.S.
148 Loss 100–31–17  Al Spina PTS 10 1935-12-10  Auditorium, Portland, U.S.
147 Loss 100–30–17  Tuffy Pierpont PTS 8 1935-11-12  Auditorium, Oakland, U.S.
146 Draw 100–29–17  Tony Marino PTS 10 1935-10-22  Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, U.S.
145 Win 100–29–16  Baby Palmore PTS 10 1935-10-15  Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
144 Draw 99–29–16  Frankie Castillo PTS 10 a1935-09-27  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
143 Loss 99–29–15  Frankie Castillo PTS 10 1935-09-17  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
142 Loss 99–28–15  Small Montana PTS 10 1935-08-31  Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
141 Loss 99–27–15  Bobby Leyvas PTS 10 1935-08-02  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
140 Loss 99–26–15  Rodolfo Casanova UD 10 1935-07-16  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
139 Win 99–25–15  Bobby Olivas PTS 10 1935-07-05  Stockton, California U.S.
138 Loss 98–25–15  Pablo Dano PTS 10 1935-05-21  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, United States of America For World bantamweight title
137 Draw 98–24–15  Pablo Dano PTS 10 1935-04-30  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
136 Win 98–24–14  Joe Tei Ken PTS 10 1935-04-11  Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, U.S.
135 Win 97–24–14  Mickey Beal PTS 10 1935-02-01  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
134 Win 96–24–14  Joey Dodge PTS 10 1934-12-21  L Street Arena, Sacramento, U.S.
133 Loss 95–24–14  Young Tommy PTS 10 1934-12-04  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
132 Win 95–23–14  Augie Ruggiere PTS 10 1934-11-08  L Street Arena, Sacramento, U.S.
131 Win 94–23–14  Louis Salica PTS 10 1934-10-19  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
130 Win 93–23–14 Joe Tei Ken  PTS 10 1934-09-28  Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S. Won CSAC bantamweight title
129 Loss 92–23–14  Joe Tei Ken DQ 3 (10) 1934-09-21  Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S. After being knocked down, Dado got up and then dropped down again onto one knee, as a result, the referee disqualified Dado
128 Win 92–22–14  Bobby Olivas PTS 10 1934-08-31  Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
127 Win 91–22–14  Pete Saavedra KO 4 (10) 1934-08-24  Watsonville, California, U.S.
126 Win 90–22–14  Bobby Olivas PTS 10 1934-08-03  Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, U.S.
125 Loss 89–22–14  Mickey Miller RTD 7 (15x2) 1934-06-02  West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
124 Loss 89–21–14  Merv Darky Blandon PTS 15x2 1934-04-23  Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
123 Los 89–20–14  Merv Darky Blandon PTS 15x2 1934-03-12  Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
122 Loss 89–19–14  Lew Farber PTS 10 1933-12-22  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, UMS.
121 Loss 89–18–14  Rodolfo Casanova PTS 10 1933-12-05  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, United States of America
120 Win 89–17–14  Young Tommy 10 PTS 1933-10-24  Olympic Auidtorium, Los Angeles, United States of America Won CSAC bantamweight title
119 Win 88–17–14  Billy McLeod 10 PTS 1933-10-16  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
118 Win 87–17–14  Augie Curtis PTS 10 1933-08-18  Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, U.S.
117 Win 86–17–14  Sailor Ray Butler KO 4 (10) 1933-08-13  Volcano Arena, Hilo, U.S.
116 Win 85–17–14  Johnny Yasui PTS 10 1933-08-04  Civic Auditorium, Honolulu, U.S.
115 Win 84–17–14  Joe Tei Ken PTS 10 1933-07-14  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
114 Draw 83–17–14  Pete Sanstol PTS 10 1933-06-09  Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
113 Loss 83–17–13  Young Tommy PTS 10 1933-05-19  Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, United States of America Lost CSAC California bantamweight title
112 Win 83–16–13  Joe Tei Ken PTS 10 1933-05-05  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S. Won CSAC bantamweight title
111 Win 82–16–13  Joe Sanchez PTS 6 1933-04-21  Ventura A.C., Ventura, California, U.S.
110 Win 81–16–13  Ernie Good TKO 5 (10) 1933-04-05  Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, Los Angeles, U.S. Hood's corner threw in the towel at the fifth round
109 Loss 80–16–13  Freddie Miller PTS 10 1933-03-21  Olympic Stadium, Los Angeles, U.S. For NBA featherweight title
108 Win 80–15–13  Baby Palmore PTS 10 1933-03-10  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
107 Win 79–15–13  Ernie Hood TKO 3 (10), 1:05 1933-02-24  Coliseum, San Diego, U.S.
106 Loss 78–15–13  Baby Palmore KO 1 (10) 1933-02-10  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
105 Loss 78–14–13  Baby Arizmendi PTS 10 1933-01-24  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, United States of America For California World featherweight title
104 Win 78–13–13  Eugène Huat PTS 10 1932-12-20  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
103 Win 77–13–13  Hill Hernandez KO 1 (10), 2:58 1932-12-06  Ryan's Auditorium, Fresno, U.S.
102 Win 76–13–13  Rodolfo Casanova PTS 10 1932-11-15  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
101 Loss 75–13–13  Rodolfo Casanova KO 4 (10) 1932-10-23  El Toreo de Cuarto Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
100 Win 75–12–13  Young Tommy PTS 10 1932-10-12  Auditorium, Oakland, U.S. Won CSAC bantamweight title
99 Draw 74–12–13  Midget Wolgast PTS 10 1932-09-31  Auditorium, Oakland, U.S.
98 Win 74–12–12  Pedro Villanueva PTS 4 1932-08-30  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
97 Loss 73–12–12  Peppy Sanchez PTS 10 1932-08-17  Ryan's Auditorium, Fresno, U.S.
96 Win 73–11–12  Rodolfo Teglia PTS 6 1932-08-12  Multnomah Stadium, Portland, U.S.
95 Win 72–11–12  Canto Robleto PTS 8 1932-08-03  Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, U.S.
94 Draw 71–11–12  Canto Robleto PTS 6 1932-07-27  Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, U.S.
93 Win 71–11–11  Hill Hernandez KO 3 (10), 2:33 1932-07-12  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
92 Win 70–11–11  Vernon Jackson TKO 6 (10) 1932-07-02 Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, U.S.
91 Win 69–11–11  Abie Israel UD 6 1932-03-30  Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, U.S.
90 Win 68–11–11  Baby Arizmendi PTS 10 1932-03-18  Stockton, California, U.S.
89 Win 67–11–11  Rodolfo Teglia RTD 7 (10) 1932-03-08  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
88 Win 66–11–11  Gene Jens KO 1 (10) 1932-02-18  Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
87 Loss 65–11–11  Baby Arizmendi PTS 10 1932-02-09  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
86 Win 65–10–11  Panama Al Brown UD 10 1932-01-05  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
85 Loss 64–10–11  Midget Wolgast PTS 10 1931-12-02  Auditorium, Oakland, U.S.
84 Win 64–9–11  Benny Schwartz PTS 10 1931-11-20  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
83 Loss 63–9–11  Canto Robleto PTS 10 1931-11-06  Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
82 Win 63–8–11  George Burns KO 1 (10) 1931-10-16  Civic Auditorium, Watsonville, U.S.
81 Loss 62–8–11  Midget Wolgast PTS 10 1931-10-07  Auditorium, Oakland, U.S.
80 Win 62–7–11  Xavier Navi TKO 3 (10) 1931-09-18  Stockton, California, U.S.
79 Win 61–7–11  Abie Israel KO 1 (10) 1931-09-02  Auditorium, Oakland, U.S.
78 Win 60–7–11  Salvadore Luvano KO 2 (10) 1931-08-07  Civic Auditorium, Watsonville, U.S.
77 Win 59–7–11  Delos 'Kid' Willsms KO 2 (10) 1931-07-32  Stockton, California, U.S.
76 Win 58–7–11  Leonard Rahming TKO 4 (10) 1931-07-03  Stockton, California, U.S.
75 Win 57–7–11  Young Sport PTS 10 1931-06-23  Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, U.S.
74 Win 56–7–11  Ray Montoya KO 2 (10), 1:25 1931-06-12  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
73 Win 55–7–11  Judy Zuniga PTS 10 1931-04-28  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
72 Win 54–7–11  Salvadore Luvano KO 1 (4) 1931-04-10  Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
71 Losa 53–7–11  Judy Zuniga PTS 6 1931-04-07  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
70 Win 53–6–11  Chato Alredo PTS 10 1931-03-27  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
69 Loss 52–6–11  Newsboy Brown KO 3 (10) 1931-03-03  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S. Lost CSAC bantamweight title
68 Win 52–5–11  Newsboy Brown PTS 10 1931-02-10  Olympic Audtorium, Los Angeles, U.S. Won vacant CSAC bantamweight title
67 Win 51–5–11  Jackie Evans KO 2 (10) 1931-01-19  Auditorium, Oakland, U.S.
66 Win 50–5–11  Kid Martinez KO 2 (4) 1930-12-19 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
65 Win 49–5–11  Robert Rodriguez KO 1 (10) 1930-11-28  Imperial Valley A.C., El Centro, U.S.
64 Win 48–5–11  Johnny Godinez KO 3 (10) 1930-11-14  Imperial Valley A.C., El Centro, U.S.
63 Draw 47–5–11  Canto Robleto PTS 10 1930-10-31  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
62 Loss 47–5–10  Midget Wolgast RTD 5 (10) 1930-07-29  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
61 Loss 47–4–10  Chato Laredo PTS 10 1930-07-11  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
60 Win 47–3–10  Chato Laredo PTS 10 1930-06-24  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
59 Draw 46–3–10  Canto Robleto PTS 10 1930-06-12  Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, U.S.
58 Win 46–3–9  Young Sport PTS 10 1930-05-23  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
57 Win 45–3–9  Young Sport PTS 10 1930-03-13  Pasadena Arena, Pasadena, U.S.
56 Win 44–3–9  Sailor Jimmy Lucas TKO 5 (10) 1930-01-10  Imperial Valley A.C., El Centro, U.S.
55 Win 43–3–9  Billy Cain KO 3 (10) 1930-01-03  Imperial Valley A.C., El Centro, U.S.
54 Win 42–3–9  Bobby Garcia KO 3 (10) 1929-12-30  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
53 Win 41–3–9  Tommy Hughes PTS 10 1929-10-18  Coliseum, San Diego, U.S.
52 Win 40–3–9  Charley Kaiser PTS 10 1929-10-11  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
51 Win 39–3–9  Ernie Peters PTS 10 1929-09-10  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
50 Win 38–3–9  Boy Walley PTS 10 1929-09-02  State Armory, San Francisco, U.S.
49 Win 37–3–9  Tommy Hughes PTS 10 1929-08-16  Legion Stadium, San Francisco, U.S.
48 Win 36–3–9  Chato Laredo PTS 10 1929-07-31  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
47 Win 35–3–9  Harold Matthews RTD 6 (10) 1929-07-19  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
46 Win 34–3–9  Delos 'Kid' Williams PTS 10 1929-06-18  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
45 Win 33–3–9  Jimmy Lucas TKO 4 (10) 1929-06-04  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
44 Draw 32–3–9  Ernie Peters PTS 10 1929-02-19  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
43 Win 32–3–8  Ernie Hood TKO 1 (10), 2:50 1929-01-25  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
42 Draw 31–3–8  Clayton Gouyd PTS 6 1929-01-11  Legion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
41 Win 31–3–7  Bobby Garcia KO 1 (?) 1929-01-01  Pismo Beach, California, U.S.
40 Win 30–3–7  Louie Contreras TKO 4 (6) 1928-09-18  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S. Seconds for Contreras threw in the white flag
39 Win 29–3–7  Johnny Godinez TKO 5 (10) 1928-09-05  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
38 Win 28–3–7  Pinkie George TKO 2 (10) 1928-08-29  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
37 Loss 27–3–7  Newsboy Brown TKO 6 (10) 1928-04-24  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S. For vacant World flyweight title;Dado forced to pull out after six rounds due to a shoulder Injury
36 Win 27–2–7  Louie Contreras PTS 6 1928-03-06  Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
35 Win 26–2–7  Delos 'Kid' Williams PTS 10 1928-02-13  State Armory, San Francisco, U.S.
34 Draw 25–2–7  Delos 'Kid' Williams PTS 10 1928-01-02  Recreation Park, San Francisco, U.S.
33 Draw 25–2–6  Frankie Murray PTS 10 1927-12-16  L Street Arena, Sacramento, U.S.
32 Win 25–2–5  Snowy Johnson TKO 3 (10) 1927-11-02  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
31 Win 24–2–5  Benny Marks PTS 10 1927-10-25  Recreation Park, San Francisco, U.S.
30 Win 23–2–5  Frankie Murray PTS 10 1927-10-05  Auditorium, Oakland, U.S.
29 Win 22–2–5  Frankie Novey PTS 10 1927-09-28  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
28 Win 21–2–5  Carlos Navia KO 2 (10) 1927-09-15  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
27 Win 20–2–5  Kid Riley TKO 8 (10) 1927-08-31  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S. The towel was tossed into the ring after Riley slipped and injured his ankle
26 Win 19–2–5  Gonzalo Rubio KO 7 (10) 1927-08-10  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
25 Draw 18–2–5  Frankie Murray PTS 10 1927-07-27  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
24 Win 18–2–4  Frankie Novey PTS 10 1927-07-13  National Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
23 Win 17–2–4  Paddy Wheeler KO 5 (6) 1927-06-28  Dugdale Park, Seattle, U.S.
22 Win 16–2–4  Little Moro PTS 10 1927-04-09  Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
21 Win 15–2–4  George Montanez PTS 12 1927-03-25  Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
20 Win 14–2–4  Boy Walley PTS 12 1927-01-31  Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
19 Win 13–2–4  Pablo Dano PTS 10 1927-01-01  Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
18 Draw 12–2–4  Pablo Dano PTS 12 1926-12-11  Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
17 Lose 12–2–3  George Montanez PTS 8 1926-11-27  Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
16 Win 12–1–3  Kid Manipis PTS 8 1926-10-02  Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
15 Win 11–1–3  Kid Avelino PTS 10 1926-08-20  Happy World Arena, Singapore Won vacant Malaya bantamweight title
14 Win 10–1–3  Al Trono DQ 6 (10) 1926-07-02  Happy Valley Arena, Singapore Trono disqualified for a low blow
13 Win 9–1–3  Y C Song DQ 8 (10) 1926-06-12  Happy Valley Arena, Singapore Song disqualified when his trainer went into the ring to rub his body with a towel during a timeout to tighten Dado's gloves
12 Win 8–1–3  Frank De Vera DQ 4 (8) ? 1926-05-01  Happy Valley Arena, Singapore De Vera disqualified for repeated low blows
11 Win 7–1–3  Joe Sisson PTS 6 1926-03-20  Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
10 Win 6–1–3  Eusebio Flores DQ 6 (?) 1926-02-27  Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
9 Win 5–1–3  Joe Sisson PTS 6 1926-01-30  Olypmic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
8 Draw 4–1–3  Young Dumaguilas PTS 4 1926-01-09  Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
7 Win 4–1–2  Joe Sisson PTS 4 1925-12-19  Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
6 Win 3–1–2  Speed Andres PTS 6 1925-11-21   Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
5 Draw 2–1–2  Joe Mendiola PTS 4 1925-10-17   Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
4 Loss 2–1–1  Young Pancho PTS 4 1925-02-21  Olympic Stdium, Manila, Philippines
3 Draw 2–0–1  Kid Manila PTS 4 1924-12-13  Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
2 Win 2–0  Little Dundee PTS 4 1924-11-22  Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
1 Win 1–0  Young Sacramento KO 2 (?) 1924-10-25  Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines Professional Debut

Retirement edit

Dado retired from boxing in 1940 after a fifth-round technical knockout loss to Juan Zurita on July 21 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Zurita would meet several of America's top boxers in his later career and hold the world lightweight title in 1944, after taking it from Sammy Angott.

Life after boxing edit

After retiring from boxing, Dado had surgery to remove one of his eyes in 1941, likely a result of injuries sustained from his boxing career.[1]

He worked for a period as a chauffeur for actress Mae West in Los Angeles, as had several other high-profile boxers.[29]

According to a widely distributed UP press report of February 23, 1943, Dado was shot and wounded at a Los Angeles area cafe, following an altercation with 36-year old special policeman Clyde Vickers. Dado had confronted Vickers about why he was carrying a gun, and was shot while attempting to take the .45 caliber firearm from him.[2] Dado's initial condition was listed as "critical" and emergency surgery was required to remove the bullet from his abdomen.[29][30][31] Dado faced several arrests for drinking in his later years in Los Angeles.[32]

In 1946, he worked for a time selling boxing programs at fights and continued to sell boxing magazines for a meager salary at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles through at least 1960.[33][34]

He died on July 2, 1990, in Manila, Philippines at the age of 83.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Speedy Dado Boxing Record". BoxRec. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Speedy Dado Boxing Biography". BoxRec. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Flyweight Title Claimant Winner", The Missoulian, Missoula, Montana, pg. 7, 25 April 1928
  4. ^ "Speedy Dado Beats Bantam Champion", Modesto News Herald, Modesto, California, pg. 15, 5 January 1932
  5. ^ Lowry, Paul, "Filipino Idol Piles Up Edge in Nine Rounds", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 29, 5 January 1932
  6. ^ "Casanova Put Away By Dado", The Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria, California, pg. 2, 16 November 1932
  7. ^ "Filipino Fights Way to Verdict", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 23, 16 November 1932
  8. ^ "Mexican Babe Gains Victory over Filipino", The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah, pg. 8, 26 January 1933
  9. ^ "Filipino Boxer Earns Verdict", Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California, pg. 5-6, 11 March 1933
  10. ^ "Earthquake Does Not Halt Sports", The Bakersfield Californian, Barkersfield, California, pg. 5, 11 March 1933
  11. ^ "Baby Palmore Flattens Dado", The Fresno Bee, Fresno, California, pg. 16, 11 February 1933
  12. ^ "Freddie Miller is Winner Over Speedy Dado", The Dayton Herald, Dayton, Ohio, pg. 18, 22 March 1933
  13. ^ "Dado Gets Draw With Norwegian", Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, pg. 14, 10 June 1933
  14. ^ "Speedy Dado Draws With Pete Sanstol", Nevada State Journal, Reno, Nevada, pg. 3, 10 June 1933
  15. ^ "Young Tommy Drops Verdict in Fast Champ", The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 25, 25 October 1933
  16. ^ Muller, Eddie, "Bantams Stage Worldwind Ten Round Battle", The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, pg. 17, 13 October 1932
  17. ^ "Speedy Dado Loses in Australian Bout", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 35, 12 April 1934
  18. ^ "Blandon Outpoints Dado", The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney, Australia, pg. 14, 24 April 1934
  19. ^ "Blandon Outpoints Dado", The Age, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pg. 4, 29 April 1934
  20. ^ "Miller Beats Dado", The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney, Australia, pg. 6, 4 July 1934
  21. ^ Dado rated in top five bantams in the world in "Boxing", The Age, Melbourne, Australia, pg. 9, 2 June 1934
  22. ^ Ankle injury in "Boxing", The Age, Melbourne, Australia, pg. 12, 4 June 1934
  23. ^ "Speedy Dado Beat Tai Ken", San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, pg. 19, 29 September 1934
  24. ^ "Speedy Dado Awarded Nod", The Reno Gazette, Reno, Nevada, pg. 6, 29 September 1934
  25. ^ "Dado Whips Lou Salica", Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 7, 20 October 1934
  26. ^ Dado took six rounds in Kelly, Mark, "Dado Triumps Over Salica in Ten Round Bout", The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, pg. 20, 20 October 1934
  27. ^ "Dano, Victor, Nearing Title", Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, pg. 22, 22 May 1935
  28. ^ Crowd of 10,400 in "Dado Defeated By Pablo Dano", The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, pg. 22, 22 May 1935
  29. ^ a b "Dado Critically Shot in Brawl", St. Cloud Times, St. Cloud, Minnesota, pg. 10, 23 February 1943
  30. ^ The Bakersfield Californian, Bakersfield, California, pg. 11, 23 February 1943
  31. ^ Emergency surgery required and Vickers was policeman in Santa Maria Times, Santa Maria, California, pg. 3, 23 February 1943
  32. ^ "Speedy Dado Seized Again", The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, pg. 25, 3 August 1954
  33. ^ Newland, Russ, "The Sports Streamliner", Oakland Tribune, Oakland, California, pg. 10, 5 May 1946
  34. ^ Sold boxing magazines in "Grim Drama of the Fight Game", The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, California, pg. 31, 24 June 1961

External links edit

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