Joseph Salas

Joseph I. Salas (December 28, 1905 – 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, losing against future world champion Jackie Fields in the final bout. He was of Mexican American descent.

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.