Freddie Steele (December 18 1912–August 1984) was born Frederick Earle Steele in Tacoma, Washington. Steele is a much underrated middleweight champion.

A good boxer and a hard hitter, Steele lost only two fights during his first ten years in the ring. Among those he defeated during his career were Ceferino Garcia , Ralph Chong, Leonard Bennett, Joe Glick, Bucky Lawless, Andy Divodi, "Baby" Joe Gans, Vince Dundee, William "Gorilla" Jones, Swede Berglund, Young Stuhley, Meyer Grace, Henry Firpo, Eddie "Babe" Risko , Jackie Aldare, Gus Lesnevich , Paul Pirrone, Frank Battaglia, Ken Overlin , Carmen Barth, and Solly Krieger .

He fought two memorable bouts with Fred Apostoli, winning the first, but suffering a TKO in a non-title match. He lost the middleweight crown to Al Hostak in his next to last fight. His final record included 125 wins (60 KOs), 5 losses, 11 draws and 1 No Contest.