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

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.

Boxing career

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

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

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

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

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

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 MexicoJuan Zurita TKO 5 (10) 1940-07-21 MexicoArena Progreso, Guadalajara, Mexico
163 Loss 103–42–18 MexicoPanchito Villa KO 4 (10) 1940-06-26 MexicoMonterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
162 Win 103–41–18 MexicoMonterrey Kid Pancho KO 4 (10) 1940-06-12 MexicoMonterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
161 Loss 102–41–18 United StatesJoey August KO 1 (10), 1:50 1938-09-30 United StatesAl Morse Coliseum, Spokane, U.S.
160 Loss 102–40–18 United StatesJimmy (Babe) McCusker KO 1 (6) 1937-12-14 United StatesCrystal Pool, Seattle, U.S.
159 Lose 102–39–18 CanadaBilly Buxton KO 2 (10), 2:02 1937-11-30 United StatesCrystal Pool, Seattle, U.S.
158 Loss 102–38–18 United StatesJackie Wilson PTS 10 1937-07-05 United StatesStockton, California, U.S.
157 Win 102–37–18 United StatesBarney Duran PTS 10 1937-06-08 United StatesMemorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
156 Win 101–37–18 United StatesTony Souza PTS 10 1937-05-25 United StatesMemorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
155 Draw 100–37–18 United StatesTony Souza PTS 10 1937-05-18 United StatesMemorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
154 Loss 100–37–17 United StatesHorace Mann PTS 10 1937-04-30 United StatesCivic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.
153 Loss 100–36–17 CanadaBilly Buxton UD 8 1937-03-30 United StatesCivic Ice Arena, Seattle, U.S.
152 Loss 100–35–17 United StatesHorace Mann PTS 10 1937-03-16 United StatesMemorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
151 Loss 100–34–17 United StatesToby Vigil PTS 8 1937-03-09 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
150 Loss 100–33–17 United StatesBobby Leyvas TKO 6 (10), 1:40 1936-04-17 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
149 Loss 100–32–18 United StatesAl Spina PTS 10 1935-12-17 United StatesAuditorium, Portland, U.S.
148 Loss 100–31–17 United StatesAl Spina PTS 10 1935-12-10 United StatesAuditorium, Portland, U.S.
147 Loss 100–30–17 United StatesTuffy Pierpont PTS 8 1935-11-12 United StatesAuditorium, Oakland, U.S.
146 Draw 100–29–17 United StatesTony Marino PTS 10 1935-10-22 United StatesMemorial Auditorium, Sacramento, U.S.
145 Win 100–29–16 United StatesBaby Palmore PTS 10 1935-10-15 United StatesMemorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
144 Draw 99–29–16 United StatesFrankie Castillo PTS 10 a1935-09-27 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
143 Loss 99–29–15 United StatesFrankie Castillo PTS 10 1935-09-17 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
142 Loss 99–28–15 PhilippinesSmall Montana PTS 10 1935-08-31 United StatesMemorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
141 Loss 99–27–15 United StatesBobby Leyvas PTS 10 1935-08-02 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
140 Loss 99–26–15 MexicoRodolfo Casanova UD 10 1935-07-16 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
139 Win 99–25–15 United StatesBobby Olivas PTS 10 1935-07-05 United StatesStockton, California U.S.
138 Loss 98–25–15 PhilippinesPablo Dano PTS 10 1935-05-21 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, United States of America For World bantamweight title
137 Draw 98–24–15 PhilippinesPablo Dano PTS 10 1935-04-30 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
136 Win 98–24–14 KoreaJoe Tei Ken PTS 10 1935-04-11 United StatesMemorial Auditorium, Sacramento, U.S.
135 Win 97–24–14 Republic of IrelandMickey Beal PTS 10 1935-02-01 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
134 Win 96–24–14 United StatesJoey Dodge PTS 10 1934-12-21 United StatesL Street Arena, Sacramento, U.S.
133 Loss 95–24–14 PhilippinesYoung Tommy PTS 10 1934-12-04 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
132 Win 95–23–14 United StatesAugie Ruggiere PTS 10 1934-11-08 United StatesL Street Arena, Sacramento, U.S.
131 Win 94–23–14 United StatesLouis Salica PTS 10 1934-10-19 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
130 Win 93–23–14 Joe Tei KenKorea PTS 10 1934-09-28 United StatesDreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S. Won CSAC bantamweight title
129 Loss 92–23–14 KoreaJoe Tei Ken DQ 3 (10) 1934-09-21 United StatesDreamland 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 United StatesBobby Olivas PTS 10 1934-08-31 United StatesDreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
127 Win 91–22–14 MexicoPete Saavedra KO 4 (10) 1934-08-24 United StatesWatsonville, California, U.S.
126 Win 90–22–14 United StatesBobby Olivas PTS 10 1934-08-03 United StatesPismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, U.S.
125 Loss 89–22–14 AustraliaMickey Miller RTD 7 (15x2) 1934-06-02 AustraliaWest Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Australia
124 Loss 89–21–14 AustraliaMerv Darky Blandon PTS 15x2 1934-04-23 AustraliaSydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
123 Los 89–20–14 AustraliaMerv Darky Blandon PTS 15x2 1934-03-12 AustraliaSydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
122 Loss 89–19–14 United StatesLew Farber PTS 10 1933-12-22 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, UMS.
121 Loss 89–18–14 MexicoRodolfo Casanova PTS 10 1933-12-05 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, United States of America
120 Win 89–17–14 PhilippinesYoung Tommy 10 PTS 1933-10-24 United StatesOlympic Auidtorium, Los Angeles, United States of America Won CSAC bantamweight title
119 Win 88–17–14 United StatesBilly McLeod 10 PTS 1933-10-16 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
118 Win 87–17–14 United StatesAugie Curtis PTS 10 1933-08-18 United StatesCivic Auditorium, Honolulu, U.S.
117 Win 86–17–14 United StatesSailor Ray Butler KO 4 (10) 1933-08-13 United StatesVolcano Arena, Hilo, U.S.
116 Win 85–17–14 United StatesJohnny Yasui PTS 10 1933-08-04 United StatesCivic Auditorium, Honolulu, U.S.
115 Win 84–17–14 KoreaJoe Tei Ken PTS 10 1933-07-14 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
114 Draw 83–17–14 NorwayPete Sanstol PTS 10 1933-06-09 United StatesDreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
113 Loss 83–17–13 PhilippinesYoung Tommy PTS 10 1933-05-19 United StatesDreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, United States of America Lost CSAC California bantamweight title
112 Win 83–16–13 KoreaJoe Tei Ken PTS 10 1933-05-05 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S. Won CSAC bantamweight title
111 Win 82–16–13 United StatesJoe Sanchez PTS 6 1933-04-21 United StatesVentura A.C., Ventura, California, U.S.
110 Win 81–16–13 United StatesErnie Good TKO 5 (10) 1933-04-05 United StatesWilmington Bowl, Wilmington, Los Angeles, U.S. Hood's corner threw in the towel at the fifth round
109 Loss 80–16–13 United StatesFreddie Miller PTS 10 1933-03-21 United StatesOlympic Stadium, Los Angeles, U.S. For NBA featherweight title
108 Win 80–15–13 United StatesBaby Palmore PTS 10 1933-03-10 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
107 Win 79–15–13 United StatesErnie Hood TKO 3 (10), 1:05 1933-02-24 United StatesColiseum, San Diego, U.S.
106 Loss 78–15–13 United StatesBaby Palmore KO 1 (10) 1933-02-10 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
105 Loss 78–14–13 MexicoBaby Arizmendi PTS 10 1933-01-24 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, United States of America For California World featherweight title
104 Win 78–13–13 FranceEugène Huat PTS 10 1932-12-20 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
103 Win 77–13–13 United StatesHill Hernandez KO 1 (10), 2:58 1932-12-06 United StatesRyan's Auditorium, Fresno, U.S.
102 Win 76–13–13 MexicoRodolfo Casanova PTS 10 1932-11-15 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
101 Loss 75–13–13 MexicoRodolfo Casanova KO 4 (10) 1932-10-23 MexicoEl Toreo de Cuarto Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
100 Win 75–12–13 PhilippinesYoung Tommy PTS 10 1932-10-12 United StatesAuditorium, Oakland, U.S. Won CSAC bantamweight title
99 Draw 74–12–13 United StatesMidget Wolgast PTS 10 1932-09-31 United StatesAuditorium, Oakland, U.S.
98 Win 74–12–12 MexicoPedro Villanueva PTS 4 1932-08-30 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
97 Loss 73–12–12 United StatesPeppy Sanchez PTS 10 1932-08-17 United StatesRyan's Auditorium, Fresno, U.S.
96 Win 73–11–12 ArgentinaRodolfo Teglia PTS 6 1932-08-12 United StatesMultnomah Stadium, Portland, U.S.
95 Win 72–11–12 United StatesCanto Robleto PTS 8 1932-08-03 United StatesCivic Ice Arena, Seattle, U.S.
94 Draw 71–11–12 United StatesCanto Robleto PTS 6 1932-07-27 United StatesCivic Ice Arena, Seattle, U.S.
93 Win 71–11–11 United StatesHill Hernandez KO 3 (10), 2:33 1932-07-12 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
92 Win 70–11–11 United StatesVernon Jackson TKO 6 (10) 1932-07-02 Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, U.S.
91 Win 69–11–11 United StatesAbie Israel UD 6 1932-03-30 United StatesCivic Ice Arena, Seattle, U.S.
90 Win 68–11–11 MexicoBaby Arizmendi PTS 10 1932-03-18 United StatesStockton, California, U.S.
89 Win 67–11–11 ArgentinaRodolfo Teglia RTD 7 (10) 1932-03-08 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
88 Win 66–11–11 United StatesGene Jens KO 1 (10) 1932-02-18 United StatesBakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
87 Loss 65–11–11 MexicoBaby Arizmendi PTS 10 1932-02-09 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
86 Win 65–10–11 PanamaPanama Al Brown UD 10 1932-01-05 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
85 Loss 64–10–11 United StatesMidget Wolgast PTS 10 1931-12-02 United StatesAuditorium, Oakland, U.S.
84 Win 64–9–11 United StatesBenny Schwartz PTS 10 1931-11-20 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
83 Loss 63–9–11 United StatesCanto Robleto PTS 10 1931-11-06 United StatesDreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
82 Win 63–8–11 United StatesGeorge Burns KO 1 (10) 1931-10-16 United StatesCivic Auditorium, Watsonville, U.S.
81 Loss 62–8–11 United StatesMidget Wolgast PTS 10 1931-10-07 United StatesAuditorium, Oakland, U.S.
80 Win 62–7–11 United StatesXavier Navi TKO 3 (10) 1931-09-18 United StatesStockton, California, U.S.
79 Win 61–7–11 United StatesAbie Israel KO 1 (10) 1931-09-02 United StatesAuditorium, Oakland, U.S.
78 Win 60–7–11 United StatesSalvadore Luvano KO 2 (10) 1931-08-07 United StatesCivic Auditorium, Watsonville, U.S.
77 Win 59–7–11 United StatesDelos 'Kid' Willsms KO 2 (10) 1931-07-32 United StatesStockton, California, U.S.
76 Win 58–7–11 United StatesLeonard Rahming TKO 4 (10) 1931-07-03 United StatesStockton, California, U.S.
75 Win 57–7–11 United StatesYoung Sport PTS 10 1931-06-23 United StatesMemorial Auditorium, Sacramento, U.S.
74 Win 56–7–11 United StatesRay Montoya KO 2 (10), 1:25 1931-06-12 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
73 Win 55–7–11 United StatesJudy Zuniga PTS 10 1931-04-28 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
72 Win 54–7–11 United StatesSalvadore Luvano KO 1 (4) 1931-04-10 United StatesDreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
71 Losa 53–7–11 United StatesJudy Zuniga PTS 6 1931-04-07 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
70 Win 53–6–11 MexicoChato Alredo PTS 10 1931-03-27 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
69 Loss 52–6–11 United StatesNewsboy Brown KO 3 (10) 1931-03-03 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S. Lost CSAC bantamweight title
68 Win 52–5–11 United StatesNewsboy Brown PTS 10 1931-02-10 United StatesOlympic Audtorium, Los Angeles, U.S. Won vacant CSAC bantamweight title
67 Win 51–5–11 United StatesJackie Evans KO 2 (10) 1931-01-19 United StatesAuditorium, Oakland, U.S.
66 Win 50–5–11 United StatesKid Martinez KO 2 (4) 1930-12-19 Dreamland Auditorium, San Francisco, U.S.
65 Win 49–5–11 United StatesRobert Rodriguez KO 1 (10) 1930-11-28 United StatesImperial Valley A.C., El Centro, U.S.
64 Win 48–5–11 United StatesJohnny Godinez KO 3 (10) 1930-11-14 United StatesImperial Valley A.C., El Centro, U.S.
63 Draw 47–5–11 United StatesCanto Robleto PTS 10 1930-10-31 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
62 Loss 47–5–10 United StatesMidget Wolgast RTD 5 (10) 1930-07-29 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
61 Loss 47–4–10 MexicoChato Laredo PTS 10 1930-07-11 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
60 Win 47–3–10 MexicoChato Laredo PTS 10 1930-06-24 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
59 Draw 46–3–10 United StatesCanto Robleto PTS 10 1930-06-12 United StatesPasadena Arena, Pasadena, U.S.
58 Win 46–3–9 United StatesYoung Sport PTS 10 1930-05-23 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
57 Win 45–3–9 United StatesYoung Sport PTS 10 1930-03-13 United StatesPasadena Arena, Pasadena, U.S.
56 Win 44–3–9 United StatesSailor Jimmy Lucas TKO 5 (10) 1930-01-10 United StatesImperial Valley A.C., El Centro, U.S.
55 Win 43–3–9 United StatesBilly Cain KO 3 (10) 1930-01-03 United StatesImperial Valley A.C., El Centro, U.S.
54 Win 42–3–9 United StatesBobby Garcia KO 3 (10) 1929-12-30 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
53 Win 41–3–9 United StatesTommy Hughes PTS 10 1929-10-18 United StatesColiseum, San Diego, U.S.
52 Win 40–3–9 United StatesCharley Kaiser PTS 10 1929-10-11 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
51 Win 39–3–9 United StatesErnie Peters PTS 10 1929-09-10 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
50 Win 38–3–9 SingaporeBoy Walley PTS 10 1929-09-02 United StatesState Armory, San Francisco, U.S.
49 Win 37–3–9 United StatesTommy Hughes PTS 10 1929-08-16 United StatesLegion Stadium, San Francisco, U.S.
48 Win 36–3–9 MexicoChato Laredo PTS 10 1929-07-31 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
47 Win 35–3–9 United StatesHarold Matthews RTD 6 (10) 1929-07-19 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
46 Win 34–3–9 United StatesDelos 'Kid' Williams PTS 10 1929-06-18 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
45 Win 33–3–9 United StatesJimmy Lucas TKO 4 (10) 1929-06-04 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
44 Draw 32–3–9 United StatesErnie Peters PTS 10 1929-02-19 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
43 Win 32–3–8 United StatesErnie Hood TKO 1 (10), 2:50 1929-01-25 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
42 Draw 31–3–8 United StatesClayton Gouyd PTS 6 1929-01-11 United StatesLegion Stadium, Hollywood, U.S.
41 Win 31–3–7 United StatesBobby Garcia KO 1 (?) 1929-01-01 United StatesPismo Beach, California, U.S.
40 Win 30–3–7 United StatesLouie Contreras TKO 4 (6) 1928-09-18 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S. Seconds for Contreras threw in the white flag
39 Win 29–3–7 United StatesJohnny Godinez TKO 5 (10) 1928-09-05 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
38 Win 28–3–7 United StatesPinkie George TKO 2 (10) 1928-08-29 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
37 Loss 27–3–7 United StatesNewsboy Brown TKO 6 (10) 1928-04-24 United StatesOlympic 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 United StatesLouie Contreras PTS 6 1928-03-06 United StatesOlympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, U.S.
35 Win 26–2–7 United StatesDelos 'Kid' Williams PTS 10 1928-02-13 United StatesState Armory, San Francisco, U.S.
34 Draw 25–2–7 United StatesDelos 'Kid' Williams PTS 10 1928-01-02 United StatesRecreation Park, San Francisco, U.S.
33 Draw 25–2–6 United StatesFrankie Murray PTS 10 1927-12-16 United StatesL Street Arena, Sacramento, U.S.
32 Win 25–2–5 United StatesSnowy Johnson TKO 3 (10) 1927-11-02 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
31 Win 24–2–5 United StatesBenny Marks PTS 10 1927-10-25 United StatesRecreation Park, San Francisco, U.S.
30 Win 23–2–5 United StatesFrankie Murray PTS 10 1927-10-05 United StatesAuditorium, Oakland, U.S.
29 Win 22–2–5 United StatesFrankie Novey PTS 10 1927-09-28 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
28 Win 21–2–5 ChileCarlos Navia KO 2 (10) 1927-09-15 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
27 Win 20–2–5 United StatesKid Riley TKO 8 (10) 1927-08-31 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S. The towel was tossed into the ring after Riley slipped and injured his ankle
26 Win 19–2–5 MexicoGonzalo Rubio KO 7 (10) 1927-08-10 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
25 Draw 18–2–5 United StatesFrankie Murray PTS 10 1927-07-27 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
24 Win 18–2–4 United StatesFrankie Novey PTS 10 1927-07-13 United StatesNational Hall, San Francisco, U.S.
23 Win 17–2–4 United StatesPaddy Wheeler KO 5 (6) 1927-06-28 United StatesDugdale Park, Seattle, U.S.
22 Win 16–2–4 PhilippinesLittle Moro PTS 10 1927-04-09 PhilippinesManila, Metro Manila, Philippines
21 Win 15–2–4 PhilippinesGeorge Montanez PTS 12 1927-03-25 PhilippinesManila, Metro Manila, Philippines
20 Win 14–2–4 SingaporeBoy Walley PTS 12 1927-01-31 PhilippinesOlympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
19 Win 13–2–4 PhilippinesPablo Dano PTS 10 1927-01-01 PhilippinesManila, Metro Manila, Philippines
18 Draw 12–2–4 PhilippinesPablo Dano PTS 12 1926-12-11 PhilippinesManila, Metro Manila, Philippines
17 Lose 12–2–3 PhilippinesGeorge Montanez PTS 8 1926-11-27 PhilippinesManila, Metro Manila, Philippines
16 Win 12–1–3 PhilippinesKid Manipis PTS 8 1926-10-02 PhilippinesManila, Metro Manila, Philippines
15 Win 11–1–3 PhilippinesKid Avelino PTS 10 1926-08-20 SingaporeHappy World Arena, Singapore Won vacant Malaya bantamweight title
14 Win 10–1–3 PhilippinesAl Trono DQ 6 (10) 1926-07-02 SingaporeHappy Valley Arena, Singapore Trono disqualified for a low blow
13 Win 9–1–3 SingaporeY C Song DQ 8 (10) 1926-06-12 SingaporeHappy 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 PhilippinesFrank De Vera DQ 4 (8) ? 1926-05-01 SingaporeHappy Valley Arena, Singapore De Vera disqualified for repeated low blows
11 Win 7–1–3 PhilippinesJoe Sisson PTS 6 1926-03-20 PhilippinesOlympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
10 Win 6–1–3 PhilippinesEusebio Flores DQ 6 (?) 1926-02-27 PhilippinesOlympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
9 Win 5–1–3 PhilippinesJoe Sisson PTS 6 1926-01-30 PhilippinesOlypmic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
8 Draw 4–1–3 PhilippinesYoung Dumaguilas PTS 4 1926-01-09 PhilippinesManila, Metro Manila, Philippines
7 Win 4–1–2 PhilippinesJoe Sisson PTS 4 1925-12-19 PhilippinesManila, Metro Manila, Philippines
6 Win 3–1–2 PhilippinesSpeed Andres PTS 6 1925-11-21 Philippines Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
5 Draw 2–1–2 PhilippinesJoe Mendiola PTS 4 1925-10-17 Philippines Olympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
4 Loss 2–1–1 PhilippinesYoung Pancho PTS 4 1925-02-21 PhilippinesOlympic Stdium, Manila, Philippines
3 Draw 2–0–1 PhilippinesKid Manila PTS 4 1924-12-13 PhilippinesOlympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 United StatesLittle Dundee PTS 4 1924-11-22 PhilippinesOlympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 PhilippinesYoung Sacramento KO 2 (?) 1924-10-25 PhilippinesOlympic Stadium, Manila, Philippines Professional Debut

Retirement

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

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

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Speedy Dado Boxing Record". BoxRec. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  2. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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
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