Joseph Salas

Joseph I. Salas 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 PTS
Defeated Heinz Levy PTS
Defeated Bruno Petrarca DQ 2
Defeated Jean Devergnies PTS
Lost to Jackie Fields 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.