Fred Webster

Fred Webster was one of 15 children of former professional boxer Harry Webster, and was one of four siblings to become boxers, following Tom, Bill, and Charlie (1938 ABA welterweight champion), into the sport. Fred was the most successful of the four and won successive ABA titles at three different weights. He won the bantamweight title in 1926, featherweight in 1927 and lightweight in 1928. This feat was not repeated until 1993 when Joe Calzaghe also won his third consecutive title at different weights,

Webster turned professional in 1928, and in his fifth fight beat Sam Steward on points to win the British lightweight title. He lost his title when knocked out by Al Foreman in 1930. Webster’s six-year professional career resulted in a 34-12-4 record. He was forced to retire on medical advice in November 1934.