Freddie Dawson - Revision history

Dan at 22:21, 7 April 2025

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	'''Freddie Dawson''' was born Freddie Dawson Elston in Arkansas on January 28, 1924. He was a top-rated Lightweight contender during the mid-to-late 1940's and early 1950's. Freddie Dawson fought for the World Lightweight Title in 1949, losing to Ike Williams by close unanimous decision. Ironically, it was Freddie's obvious skill that prevented him from getting the big fights he deserved. Rumour has it, that "The Mob" blackballed Freddie for years; finally allowing him a title shot against Williams, which resulted in the loss to Williams.		'''Freddie Dawson''' was born Freddie Dawson Elston in Arkansas on January 28, 1924. He was a top-rated Lightweight contender during the mid-to-late 1940's and early 1950's. Freddie Dawson fought for the World Lightweight Title in 1949, losing to Ike Williams by close unanimous decision. Ironically, it was Freddie's obvious skill that prevented him from getting the big fights he deserved. Rumour has it, that "The Mob" blackballed Freddie for years; finally allowing him a title shot against Williams, which resulted in the loss to Williams.

	He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era--such as Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes. His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954; a TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10~~. Dawson died on January 18, 1992 in Los Angeles County in California~~.		He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era--such as Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes. His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954; a TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10.

	*Freddie trained Antonio Marcilla and Matt Jackson in ~~the mid-to-late 190s~~.		Dawson died in Los Angeles County on June 7, 1992.

	*Birth and death information courtesy of ~~RootsWeb~~

			*Freddie trained Antonio Marcilla and Matt Jackson in the mid-to-late 1950s.

			*Birth and death information courtesy of SSDI.
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Dan at 21:28, 7 April 2025

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	He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era--such as Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes. His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954; a TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10. Dawson died on January 18, 1992 in Los Angeles County in California.		He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era--such as Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes. His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954; a TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10. Dawson died on January 18, 1992 in Los Angeles County in California.

			*Freddie trained Antonio Marcilla and Matt Jackson in the mid-to-late 190s.

	*Birth and death information courtesy of RootsWeb		*Birth and death information courtesy of RootsWeb
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Dan at 17:22, 5 May 2022

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Ric at 22:57, 11 September 2011

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			'''Freddie Dawson''' was born Freddie Dawson Elston in Arkansas on January 28, 1924. He was a top-rated Lightweight contender during the mid-to-late 1940's and early 1950's. Freddie Dawson fought for the World Lightweight Title in 1949, losing to Ike Williams by close unanimous decision. Ironically, it was Freddie's obvious skill that prevented him from getting the big fights he deserved. Rumour has it, that "The Mob" blackballed Freddie for years; finally allowing him a title shot against Williams, which resulted in the loss to Williams.

	Dawson was born Freddie Dawson Elston in Arkansas on January 28, 1924. He was a top-rated Lightweight contender during the mid-to-late 1940's and early 1950's. Freddie Dawson fought for the World Lightweight Title in 1949, losing to Ike Williams by close unanimous decision. Ironically, it was Freddie's obvious skill that prevented him from getting the big fights he deserved. Rumour has it, that "The Mob" blackballed Freddie for years; finally allowing him a title shot against Williams, which resulted in the loss to Williams.		He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era--such as Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes. His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954; a TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10. Dawson died on January 18, 1992 in Los Angeles County in California.

	He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era; such as Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes. His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954; a TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10. Dawson died on January 18, 1992 in Los Angeles County in California.

	[[file:Freedy Dawson Harry hayes.JPG\|thumb\|Freddie Dawson left, catches Harry Hayes with a super right uppercut to the jaw in the clash between the pair at Leichhardt Stadium on 16th July 1953, although Hays gave a good account, he was no match for The American Destroyer, who stopped him in 10.]]


	*Birth and death information courtesy of RootsWeb		*Birth and death information courtesy of RootsWeb

Bert at 22:35, 11 September 2011

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	Dawson was born Freddie Dawson Elston in Arkansas on January 28, 1924. He was a top-rated Lightweight contender during the mid-to-late 1940's and early 1950's. Freddie Dawson fought for the World Lightweight Title in 1949, losing to Ike Williams by close unanimous decision. Ironically, it was Freddie's obvious skill that prevented him from getting the big fights he deserved. Rumour has it, that "The Mob" blackballed Freddie for years; finally allowing him a title shot against Williams, which resulted in the loss to Williams.		Dawson was born Freddie Dawson Elston in Arkansas on January 28, 1924. He was a top-rated Lightweight contender during the mid-to-late 1940's and early 1950's. Freddie Dawson fought for the World Lightweight Title in 1949, losing to Ike Williams by close unanimous decision. Ironically, it was Freddie's obvious skill that prevented him from getting the big fights he deserved. Rumour has it, that "The Mob" blackballed Freddie for years; finally allowing him a title shot against Williams, which resulted in the loss to Williams.

	He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era; such as Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes. His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954; a TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10. Dawson died on January 18, 1992 in Los Angeles County in California.		He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era; such as Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes. His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954; a TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10. Dawson died on January 18, 1992 in Los Angeles County in California.

	[[file:Freedy Dawson Harry hayes.JPG\|thumb\|Freddie Dawson left, catches Harry Hayes with a super right uppercut to the jaw in the clash between the pair at Leichhardt Stadium on 16th July 1953, although Hays gave a good account, he was no match for The American Destroyer, who stopped him in 10.]]		[[file:Freedy Dawson Harry hayes.JPG\|thumb\|Freddie Dawson left, catches Harry Hayes with a super right uppercut to the jaw in the clash between the pair at Leichhardt Stadium on 16th July 1953, although Hays gave a good account, he was no match for The American Destroyer, who stopped him in 10.]]

	~~== Links ==~~
	*[[Australian Boxing Hall of Fame]] page: [http://www.anbhof.com/dawson.html] (2003 inductee)

	~~== Sources ==~~		*Birth and death information courtesy of RootsWeb
	Birth and death information courtesy of RootsWeb

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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	*[[~~Austrlaian~~ Boxing Hall of Fame]] page: [http://www.anbhof.com/dawson.html] (2003 inductee)		*[[Australian Boxing Hall of Fame]] page: [http://www.anbhof.com/dawson.html] (2003 inductee)

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	Birth and death information courtesy of RootsWeb		Birth and death information courtesy of RootsWeb

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	~~According to the California Death Records database on RootsWeb,~~ Freddie Dawson		Dawson was born Freddie Dawson Elston in Arkansas on January 28, 1924. He was a top-rated Lightweight contender during the mid-to-late 1940's and early 1950's. Freddie Dawson fought for the World Lightweight Title in 1949, losing to Ike Williams by close unanimous decision. Ironically, it was Freddie's obvious skill that prevented him from getting the big fights he deserved. Rumour has it, that "The Mob" blackballed Freddie for years; finally allowing him a title shot against Williams, which resulted in the loss to Williams.
	Elston ~~was born on January 28, 1924~~ in Arkansas ~~and died~~ on January 28, ~~1992 in Los Angeles County~~. ~~His Social Security number~~ was ~~349~~-24-~~9172.~~

	- ~~Chuck Johnston~~


	[[file:Freedy Dawson Harry hayes.JPG\|thumb\|"Gee, i bet that hurt", Freddy Dawson left, catches Harry Hayes with a super right uppercut to the jaw in the clash between the pair at Leichhardt Stadium on 16th July 1953, although Hays gave a good account, he was no match for The American Destroyer, who stopped him in 10.]]

	~~"One of the most lethal lightweights ever to walk into the ring"~~

	~~A lightweight of remarkable talent,~~ Freddie Dawson fought for the World Title in 1949, losing to Ike Williams.

	Ironically, it was Freddie's obvious skill that prevented him from getting the big fights he deserved. Rumour has it that "The Mob" blackballed Freddie for years, finally allowing him a title shot against Williams which ~~ended in a questionable and controversial decision~~ in Williams ~~favour~~.

	He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era ~~- Names like~~ Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes ~~all fell before~~ the ~~Dawson onslaught~~.		He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era; such as Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes. His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954; a TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10. Dawson died on January 18, 1992 in Los Angeles County in California.
			[[file:Freedy Dawson Harry hayes.JPG\|thumb\|Freddie Dawson left, catches Harry Hayes with a super right uppercut to the jaw in the clash between the pair at Leichhardt Stadium on 16th July 1953, although Hays gave a good account, he was no match for The American Destroyer, who stopped him in 10.]]

	~~His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954~~. ~~A TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10~~.		== Links ==
			*[[Austrlaian Boxing Hall of Fame]] page: [http://www.anbhof.com/dawson.html] (2003 inductee)

	~~http://www.anbhof.com/dawson.html~~		== Sources ==
	~~Australian National Boxing Hall Of Fame Inductee, 2003~~		Birth and death information courtesy of RootsWeb

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	- Chuck Johnston		- Chuck Johnston


			[[file:Freedy Dawson Harry hayes.JPG\|thumb\|"Gee, i bet that hurt", Freddy Dawson left, catches Harry Hayes with a super right uppercut to the jaw in the clash between the pair at Leichhardt Stadium on 16th July 1953, although Hays gave a good account, he was no match for The American Destroyer, who stopped him in 10.]]

			"One of the most lethal lightweights ever to walk into the ring"

			A lightweight of remarkable talent, Freddie Dawson fought for the World Title in 1949, losing to Ike Williams.

			Ironically, it was Freddie's obvious skill that prevented him from getting the big fights he deserved. Rumour has it that "The Mob" blackballed Freddie for years, finally allowing him a title shot against Williams which ended in a questionable and controversial decision in Williams favour.

			He fought frequently in Australia, defeating some of the best of the era - Names like Vic Patrick, Eddie Miller, Jack Hassen, Alfie Sands and George Barnes all fell before the Dawson onslaught.

			His last fight was in Perth, WA in 1954. A TKO victory over Marshall Clayton in round 10.

			http://www.anbhof.com/dawson.html
			Australian National Boxing Hall Of Fame Inductee, 2003