Ken Overlin

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Ken Overlin
Born
Kenneth Edward Overlin

(1910-08-15)August 15, 1910
Decatur, Illinois
DiedJuly 24, 1969(1969-07-24) (aged 58)
Reno, Nevada
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights167[1]
Wins136
Wins by KO24
Losses19
Draws10
No contests2

Ken Overlin (August 15, 1910 – July 24, 1969), was an American-born middleweight boxer who fought professionally from 1931 to 1944, compiling a record of 131 wins (23 by knockout), 18 losses, and 9 draws. He took the World middleweight championship as recognized by the New York State Athletic Commission in a win against Ceferino Garcia in New York on May 23, 1940, and held it until May 9, 1941.[2] Overlin was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the 2015 class.[3]

Early life and career[edit]

Overlin was born to Irish parents on August 15, 1910 in Decatur, Illinois. He excelled in basketball and football at Decatur's Central Junior High. While at Decatur Senior High, he worked as a bellhop, then joined the Navy in 1927, and soon began boxing, having many of his early bouts in cities where his ship the U.S.S. Tennessee was stationed. He would do most of his boxing from 1927-31 on the West coast, but his Navy and boxing career would later be based out of Norfolk, and nearby Portsmouth, Virginia. He dropped out of the Navy in 1932, and began his boxing career under the management of Chris Dundee as a fringe middleweight contender, continuing to box around Virginia and the East Coast.[4]

In an impressive but close win, he defeated middleweight contender and future champion Fred Apostoli in New York City's Hippodrome in a ten round mixed decision on January 27, 1937. Apostoli began the fight as a 2-1 favorite, but was unable to stop the long thrusting lefts that Overlin sent to his face throughout the bout. The AP score sheet gave Apostoli a slight edge, but two of the judges present at the bout gave Overlin eight of the ten rounds, giving a slight edge to Overlin in three rounds that the referee scored even. In the first five rounds, Overlin took a slight lead showing greater speed and mobility, and displaying greater defensive skills than his older opponent. But he was faulted by many in the crowd for his occasional holds, which he would resort to again when threatened by a highly skilled adversary.[5]

A middleweight contender by the mid-to-late 1930s, he received his first title shot on September 11, 1937 when he was knocked out in the 4th round of a match against reigning World middleweight champion Freddie Steele in Seattle. Overlin would learn from the experience, and Steele would become the only boxer to ever defeat him by knockout.[2]

Overlin lost to former World Middleweight champion Teddy Yarosz on March 27, 1939 in a ten round points decision in Houston, breaking an eleven match winning streak that included a single loss to Eric Seelig.

NYSAC World middleweight champ, 1940[edit]

Overlin won recognition as a World middleweight champion by the New York State Athletic Commission on May 23, 1940, when he won a unanimous decision over Ceferino Garcia before a light crowd of 7,587 at Madison Square Garden. Overlin's fast, sweeping left hook to the body tied up Garcia's dangerous right. The young challenger to the title took significant punishment in the fifth and sixth rounds, and in the seventh, Ceferino landed a near knockout punch to his right ear. The former Navy boxer persevered, recovering with a left to the body and right to the head of Ceferino. With Overlin dictating the fighting style and avoiding his opponent's deadly right, the judges credited Garcia with no more than six rounds and gave Overlin as many as ten in their scoring.[6][2]

Loss of Middle title to Billy Soose[edit]

Overlin successfully defended his title twice against Steve Belloise, before losing it to Billy Soose on May 9, 1941 in a fifteen round Unanimous Decision before 11,676 fans at New York's Madison Square Garden. The New York Times wrote that Overlin appeared to have the upperhand in eleven of the fifteen rounds, but that Overlin probably lost points from holding at critical times in the fight to avoid blows.[2] A supporter of the close decision for Soose, the Dunkirk Evening Observer wrote that in the ninth Soose had Overlin nearly floored with a blow to the heart, but that Overlin wisely clinched to avoid a follow up. The Observer also noted that in the tenth Soose shook Overlin again with a right, but by quickly countering, the reigning champion kept his opponent from a quick follow up that might have ended the match. The crowd booed the decision once they realized Overlin had lost the title to a twenty-five year old relatively unknown, and unrated opponent. In the close decision, one judge and one referee scored 8 rounds for Soose with seven for Overlin, though the remaining judge gave nine rounds, a slightly larger edge, to Soose.[7] The bout was described as somewhat dull, with frequent missed blows, no knockdowns, and both boxers leaving the ring appearing relatively unscathed and unbleeding.[8]

Overlin continued fighting without a loss until 1945, scoring notable wins over Ezzard Charles and Al Hostak, before his retirement.[9] Before a crowd of 8,000, Overlin defeated former NBA Middleweight champion Al Hostak on November 21, 1941 in a ten round unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. Hostak threw as many as forty rights at Overlin, but nearly all whizzed past his left cheek, as Overlin dominated the last two minutes of nearly every round, taking nearly all but one round of the fight in a unanimous decision.[10] His win over Charles came in a ten round unanimous decision on June 9, 1941, in Cincinnati, only one month after his loss of the World middleweight title. Charles best round was the sixth, where he tagged Overlin several times with a two handed attack. Though there were no knockdowns in the bout, Charles was on his knees briefly in the second round. Charles, who had not been defeated in his last 23 bouts, fought a very close match for the first six rounds, but Overlin dominated in the final four landing solid blows, particularly in rounds eight through ten as Charles became careless hoping to makeup for lost ground.[11][2]

Overlin drew with Fred Apostoli on June 26, 1942 in a close ten round draw before 7,000 fans at Norfolk's Naval base. Overlin piled up points with his signature left jab, though Apostoli, with effective punching, had Overlin in a bad condition in the seventh. Apostoli showed more aggression in the bout, tried hard for a knockout in the closing rounds, and left the ring seemingly unmarked.[12]

Life outside boxing[edit]

Interrupting his boxing career, Overlin rejoined the Navy in 1942 to serve during WWII, then in 1944, after completing his wartime service, he fought four additional fights.[4] He fought his last recorded bout on September 26, 1944, against RJ Lewis in Denver, Colorado, winning in a ten round decision.[2] He then returned to his hometown of Decatur, Illinois, where he ran a Tavern on East Main Street. After having to sell his Main Street Tavern in 1947 by order of the Mayor due to frequent disturbances, he operated another Tavern in Springfield. He left the Springfield bar in 1955, shortly before losing his license for serving liquor to minors. He then left Illinois, to run a bar in Vallejo, California, outside San Francisco, near the Mare Island Naval Shipyard.[13]

After 1957, he lived in Reno, Nevada, where he worked as a bartender. He had been in ill health for the last seven years of his life as a result of an assault by a hoodlum who had pistol whipped him in May, 1962 after he had struck the man in an argument. He was required to undergo emergency surgery for skull fractures and severe scalp lacerations.[14] Seven years after the assault, on July 24, 1969, Overlin was found dead in his Reno apartment, where he had passed a few days earlier.[13]

Professional boxing record[edit]

167 fights 136 wins 19 losses
By knockout 24 2
By decision 112 17
Draws 10
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
167 Win 136–19–10 (2) RJ Lewis PTS 10 Sep 26, 1942 City Auditorium, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
166 Win 135–19–10 (2) Paul Hartnek PTS 10 Sep 20, 1942 Auditorium, Oakland, California, U.S.
165 Win 134–19–10 (2) Al LaBoa TKO 6 (10) Sep 12, 1942 Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.
164 Win 133–19–10 (2) John Donnelly PTS 10 Aug 31, 1942 Ice Arena, Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
163 Draw 132–19–10 (2) Fred Apostoli PTS 10 Jun 26, 1942 Foreman Field, Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
162 Win 132–19–9 (2) Paulie Mahoney UD 10 Mar 11, 1942 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
161 Draw 131–19–9 (2) Ezzard Charles MD 10 Mar 2, 1942 Music Hall Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
160 Draw 131–19–8 (2) Bill McDowell PTS 10 Feb 23, 1942 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
159 Win 131–19–7 (2) Mose Brown UD 10 Dec 15, 1941 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
158 Win 130–19–7 (2) Al Hostak UD 10 Nov 21, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
157 Win 129–19–7 (2) Al Gilbert PTS 10 Nov 3, 1941 Municipal Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
156 Win 128–19–7 (2) Bill McDowell PTS 10 Sep 30, 1941 Grotto Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
155 Win 127–19–7 (2) Young Crawford TKO 3 (10) Sep 8, 1941 Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
154 Win 126–19–7 (2) Jimmy Young KO 8 (10) Aug 27, 1941 Newfield Park, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
153 Win 125–19–7 (2) Jimmy Marmon KO 3 (10) Aug 18, 1941 Municipal Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
152 Win 124–19–7 (2) Ezzard Charles UD 10 Jun 9, 1941 Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
151 Loss 123–19–7 (2) Billy Soose UD 15 Mar 9, 1941 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost NYSAC middleweight title
150 Win 123–18–7 (2) Larry Kellum UD 10 Mar 31, 1941 Maple Grove Field House, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
149 Win 122–18–7 (2) Larry Kellum TKO 4 (10) Mar 27, 1941 Memorial Auditorium, Barre, Vermont, U.S.
148 Win 121–18–7 (2) Mose Brown UD 10 Mar 10, 1941 Duquesne Gardens, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
147 Draw 120–18–7 (2) Paulie Walker PTS 10 Feb 10, 1941 Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
146 Win 120–18–6 (2) Jack Munley UD 10 Feb 3, 1941 Lyric Theatre, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
145 Win 119–18–6 (2) Tony Cisco UD 10 Jan 21, 1941 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
144 Win 118–18–6 (2) Steve Belloise SD 15 Dec 13, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC middleweight title
143 Win 117–18–6 (2) Steve Belloise MD 15 Nov 1, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained NYSAC middleweight title
142 Win 116–18–6 (2) Larry Lane PTS 10 Sep 30, 1940 Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
141 Win 115–18–6 (2) Ernest Peirce PTS 10 Sep 18, 1940 Municipal Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
140 Win 114–18–6 (2) Ben Brown PTS 12 Aug 8, 1940 Ponce de Leon Ballpark, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
139 Loss 113–18–6 (2) Billy Soose SD 10 Jul 24, 1940 Scranton Stadium, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
138 Win 113–17–6 (2) Harry Balsamo TKO 9 (10) Jul 9, 1940 Queensboro Arena, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
137 Win 112–17–6 (2) Ben Brown PTS 10 Jun 28, 1940 City Stadium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
136 Win 111–17–6 (2) Ralph DeJohn PTS 10 Jun 13, 1940 State Fair Coliseum, Syracuse, New York City, New York, U.S.
135 Win 110–17–6 (2) Ceferino Garcia UD 15 May 23, 1940 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won NYSAC middleweight title
134 Win 109–17–6 (2) Steve Wilkerson KO 9 (10) Apr 25, 1940 Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
133 Win 108–17–6 (2) Frankie Nelson PTS 10 Apr 15, 1940 Exposition Building, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
132 Win 107–17–6 (2) Jerry Maloni UD 10 Mar 28, 1940 Polish National Home, Chicopee, Massachusetts, U.S.
131 Win 106–17–6 (2) Butch Lynch KO 8 (10) Mar 15, 1940 State Armory, Cumberland, Maryland, U.S.
130 Win 105–17–6 (2) Enzo Iannozzi PTS 10 Feb 21, 1940 Auditorium, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
129 Draw 104–17–6 (2) Ben Brown PTS 10 Dec 11, 1939 City Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
128 Win 104–17–5 (2) Babe Orgovan PTS 10 Dec 4, 1939 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
127 Win 103–17–5 (2) Ben Brown PTS 10 Nov 27, 1939 Miami Field, Miami, Florida, U.S.
126 Win 102–17–5 (2) Honeyboy Jones UD 10 Nov 21, 1939 Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
125 Draw 101–17–5 (2) Ben Brown PTS 10 Oct 23, 1939 Warren Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
124 Win 101–17–4 (2) Allen Matthews UD 10 Oct 18, 1939 Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
123 Win 100–17–4 (2) Al Wardlow UD 10 Aug 28, 1939 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
122 Draw 99–17–4 (2) Ernest Peirce PTS 10 Jul 7, 1939 Atlantic Stadium, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S.
121 Win 99–17–3 (2) Honeyboy Jones PTS 10 Jun 26, 1939 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
120 Win 98–17–3 (2) Eric Seelig PTS 10 Jun 8, 1939 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
119 Win 97–17–3 (2) Harvey Massey PTS 10 May 18, 1939 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
118 Win 96–17–3 (2) Jimmy Webb PTS 10 May 2, 1939 Olympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
117 Win 95–17–3 (2) Jack Riley KO 2 (10) Apr 17, 1939 Open-Air Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
116 Loss 94–17–3 (2) Teddy Yarosz PTS 10 Feb 27, 1939 Olympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
115 Win 94–16–3 (2) Al Bernard UD 10 Feb 14, 1939 Olympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
114 Win 93–16–3 (2) Al Quaill PTS 10 Feb 6, 1939 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
113 Win 92–16–3 (2) Billy Celebron PTS 10 Jan 16, 1939 Marigold Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
112 Loss 91–16–3 (2) Eric Seelig UD 10 Dec 20, 1938 New York Coliseum, Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
111 Win 91–15–3 (2) Jack Moran PTS 10 Dec 17, 1938 Armory, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
110 Win 90–15–3 (2) Nate Bolden UD 10 Dec 2, 1938 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
109 Win 89–15–3 (2) Milton Shivers UD 10 Nov 16, 1938 Park Casino, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
108 Win 88–15–3 (2) Nate Bolden UD 10 Nov 4, 1938 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
107 Win 87–15–3 (2) Jack Moran KO 6 (10) Oct 17, 1938 Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
106 Win 86–15–3 (2) Jimmy Clark TKO 4 (10) Oct 7, 1938 White City Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
105 Win 85–15–3 (2) Billy Celebron PTS 10 Sep 19, 1938 Marigold Gardens Outdoor Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
104 Loss 84–15–3 (2) Lloyd Marshall PTS 10 Sep 1, 1938 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
103 NC 84–14–3 (2) Atilio Sabatino NC 7 (12) Jul 15, 1938 West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
102 Draw 84–14–3 (1) Atilio Sabatino PTS 12 Jun 23, 1938 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
101 Loss 84–14–2 (1) Fred Henneberry PTS 12 May 30, 1938 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
100 Win 84–13–2 (1) Dick Foster UD 10 Mar 16, 1938 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
99 Loss 83–13–2 (1) Walter Woods UD 10 Jan 26, 1938 Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
98 Win 83–12–2 (1) Jack Moran PTS 6 Dec 6, 1937 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
97 Win 82–12–2 (1) Bobby Birch PTS 8 Nov 15, 1937 Odd Fellows' Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
96 Win 81–12–2 (1) Butch Lynch KO 7 (8) Oct 25, 1937 Odd Fellows' Hall, Albany, New York, U.S.
95 Win 80–12–2 (1) Tiger Roy Williams TKO 4 (10) Oct 18, 1937 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
94 Loss 79–12–2 (1) Freddie Steele KO 4 (15) Sep 11, 1937 Civic Auditorium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. For NBA and NYSAC middleweight titles
93 Win 79–11–2 (1) Young Stuhley PTS 10 Jul 30, 1937 Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S.
92 Win 78–11–2 (1) John Zawackie KO 2 (10) Feb 15, 1937 Armory, Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
91 Win 77–11–2 (1) Fred Apostoli MD 10 Jan 27, 1937 Hippodrome, New York City, New York, U.S.
90 Loss 76–11–2 (1) Kid Tunero PTS 10 Dec 21, 1936 Palais des Sports, Paris, Paris, France
89 Win 76–10–2 (1) Ben Brown PTS 10 Nov 23, 1936 City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
88 Loss 75–10–2 (1) Teddy Yarosz UD 10 Nov 4, 1936 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
87 Win 75–9–2 (1) Ralph Chong PTS 10 Oct 12, 1936 Municipal Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
86 Win 74–9–2 (1) Oscar Rankins MD 10 Aug 31, 1936 Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
85 Win 73–9–2 (1) Al Quaill PTS 10 Aug 20, 1936 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
84 Win 72–9–2 (1) Billy Hood KO 3 (10) Jul 20, 1936 Carolina Arena, Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
83 Win 71–9–2 (1) George Black PTS 10 Jul 1, 1936 Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
82 Win 70–9–2 (1) Jackie Aldare PTS 10 Jun 22, 1936 Mayo Island, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
81 Win 69–9–2 (1) Jimmy Jones PTS 10 Jun 17, 1936 Oriole Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
80 Win 68–9–2 (1) Ralph Chong UD 10 Apr 27, 1936 Turner's Arena, Washington, D.C., U.S.
79 Win 67–9–2 (1) Jack Ennis PTS 10 Apr 20, 1936 City Auditorium, Richmond, Maryland, U.S.
78 Win 66–9–2 (1) Ralph Chong PTS 10 Mar 30, 1936 Carlin's Park, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
77 Win 65–9–2 (1) Johnny Rossi PTS 10 Mar 20, 1936 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
76 Win 64–9–2 (1) Tony Fisher PTS 10 Mar 2, 1936 Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
75 Win 63–9–2 (1) Roxie Allen KO 2 (10) Feb 21, 1936 Palace Theater, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
74 Win 62–9–2 (1) Mickey Bottone KO 4 (10) Feb 10, 1936 City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
73 Win 61–9–2 (1) Tony Brescia UD 10 Dec 19, 1935 City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
72 Win 60–9–2 (1) Al Quaill MD 11 Dec 9, 1935 Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
71 Win 59–9–2 (1) Carmen Barth PTS 10 Nov 25, 1935 City Auditorium, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
70 Win 58–9–2 (1) Mookie Goldman PTS 10 Nov 18, 1935 Municipal Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
69 Win 57–9–2 (1) Al Quaill MD 10 Oct 14, 1935 Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
68 Win 56–9–2 (1) George Black PTS 8 Oct 4, 1935 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
67 Win 55–9–2 (1) Anson Green UD 8 Sep 19, 1935 Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66 Win 54–9–2 (1) Tommy Romano PTS 10 Aug 26, 1935 Virginia Sports Corp., Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
65 Win 53–9–2 (1) Joe Smallwood PTS 10 Aug 19, 1935 Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., U.S.
64 Win 52–9–2 (1) Henry Firpo PTS 10 Aug 9, 1935 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
63 Win 51–9–2 (1) Johnny Duca TKO 4 (8) Jul 29, 1935 Virginia Sports Corp., Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
62 Win 50–9–2 (1) Charley Weise PTS 8 Feb 6, 1935 Municipal Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
61 Win 49–9–2 (1) Danny Hassett PTS 10 Oct 15, 1934 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
60 Win 48–9–2 (1) Al Diamond PTS 10 Oct 5, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
59 Win 47–9–2 (1) Pat Flaherty KO 6 (8) Sep 21, 1934 Municipal Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
58 Win 46–9–2 (1) Frankie Remus KO 7 (10) Sep 8, 1934 Municipal Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
57 Win 45–9–2 (1) Henry Irving TKO 7 (10) Aug 22, 1934 Virginia Sports Corp., Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
56 Loss 44–9–2 (1) Jimmy Smith PTS 10 Jun 20, 1934 Cambria Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
55 Win 44–8–2 (1) Paul Pirrone PTS 10 Jun 4, 1934 Bain Field, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
54 Loss 43–8–2 (1) Paul Pirrone UD 10 Apr 30, 1934 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Win 43–7–2 (1) Tommy Rios PTS 10 Apr 20, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
52 Win 42–7–2 (1) Billy Ketchell PTS 10 Apr 6, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Win 41–7–2 (1) Danny Hassett SD 10 Mar 16, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Win 40–7–2 (1) Roxie Allen PTS 8 Mar 6, 1934 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
49 Win 39–7–2 (1) Joe Kaminski UD 10 Mar 2, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 38–7–2 (1) Andy DiVodi PTS 8 Feb 2, 1934 Virginia Athletic Club, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
47 Win 37–7–2 (1) Weiner Wilch PTS 10 Jan 26, 1934 Cambria A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 36–7–2 (1) Red Burman PTS 8 Jan 2, 1934 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
45 Win 35–7–2 (1) Tommy Rios PTS 8 Dec 29, 1933 Virginia Athletic Club, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
44 Win 34–7–2 (1) Rudy Marshall PTS 10 Dec 8, 1933 106th Infantry Regiment Armory, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. Won New York State National Guard middleweight title
43 Win 33–7–2 (1) Tommy Rios PTS 8 Nov 15, 1933 Virginia Athletic Club, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
42 Win 32–7–2 (1) Johnny Bates PTS 8 Nov 10, 1933 106th Infantry Regiment Armory, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
41 Win 31–7–2 (1) Art Sykes KO 5 (8) Sep 6, 1933 Virginia Athletic Club, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
40 Win 30–7–2 (1) Roy Bailey PTS 10 Aug 14, 1933 Sullivan's Bowl, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
39 Win 29–7–2 (1) Billy Strickler PTS 8 Aug 7, 1933 Rosecroft Raceway, Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
38 Win 28–7–2 (1) Joe Lipps PTS 8 Jul 19, 1933 Arena, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
37 Win 27–7–2 (1) Billy Shell PTS 10 Jun 19, 1933 Sullivan's Bowl, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
36 Win 26–7–2 (1) Henry Irving UD 8 May 23, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
35 Win 25–7–2 (1) Johnny Vermillion PTS 4 May 17, 1933 Virginia Athletic Club, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
34 Win 24–7–2 (1) Walter Kirkwood PTS 6 May 16, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
33 Win 23–7–2 (1) Johnny Mays PTS 6 May 3, 1933 Municipal Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
32 Win 22–7–2 (1) Joe Finazzo KO 3 (6) Apr 25, 1933 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
31 Win 21–7–2 (1) Walter Kirkwood PTS 4 Apr 12, 1933 Municipal Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
30 Win 20–7–2 (1) Billy Brennan PTS 4 Jan 24, 1933 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
29 Win 19–7–2 (1) Red Journee PTS 8 Dec 9, 1932 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
28 Loss 18–7–2 (1) Red Journee PTS 8 Dec 2, 1932 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
27 Draw 18–6–2 (1) Bob Turner PTS 8 Sep 19, 1932 Armory, Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
26 Loss 18–6–1 (1) Vince Dundee PTS 10 Aug 10, 1932 Arena, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
25 Win 18–5–1 (1) Walter Kirkwood PTS 8 Jul 21, 1932 Arena, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
24 Win 17–5–1 (1) Spike Webb PTS 8 Jun 8, 1932 Arena, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
23 Loss 16–5–1 (1) Sylvan Bass PTS 8 Jun 6, 1932 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
22 Win 16–4–1 (1) Joe Smallwood PTS 8 May 9, 1932 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
21 Win 15–4–1 (1) Tony D'Alessandro PTS 8 Apr 12, 1932 Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
20 Win 14–4–1 (1) Joey Raymond PTS 8 Mar 25, 1932 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
19 Win 13–4–1 (1) Eric Lawson PTS 8 Mar 11, 1932 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
18 Loss 12–4–1 (1) Al Trainor PTS 8 Jan 15, 1932 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
17 Win 12–3–1 (1) Bob Turner PTS 8 Jan 1, 1932 First Street Arena, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
16 Win 11–3–1 (1) Eric Lawson PTS 8 Dec 11, 1931 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
15 Win 10–3–1 (1) Red Journee PTS 8 Nov 27, 1931 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
14 NC 9–3–1 (1) Sailor Jack Potter NC 1 (8) Nov 18, 1931 Twin City Arena, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. Fight was called off when it was learned that
Overlin and Potter were shipmates on the U.S. Idaho
13 Win 9–3–1 Red Hickman PTS 8 Nov 9, 1931 Twin City Arena, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
12 Win 8–3–1 Johnny Skrinan PTS 8 Oct 30, 1931 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
11 Win 7–3–1 Billy Brennan PTS 6 Oct 16, 1931 Oasis, Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
10 Win 6–3–1 Ted Beales PTS 4 Jul 23, 1931 Port Angeles, Oregon, U.S.
9 Win 5–3–1 Mickey Balabon PTS 4 Jun 30, 1931 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, Washington, U.S.
8 Win 4–3–1 Jack McKnight PTS 6 Jun 10, 1931 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, Washington, U.S.
7 Win 3–3–1 Harry Hansen TKO 5 (6) May 27, 1931 Wilmington Bowl, Wilmington, Washington, U.S.
6 Win 2–3–1 Tolly Dolan PTS 6 Mar 13, 1931 Charleston Legion Hall, West Bremerton, Washington, U.S.
5 Loss 1–3–1 Neil Kilbane PTS 6 Mar 12, 1931 Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
4 Win 1–2–1 Neil Kilbane PTS 4 Feb 26, 1931 Greenwich Coliseum, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
3 Loss 0–2–1 Jack Hanley KO 6 (6) Feb 12, 1931 Arena, White Center, Washington, U.S.
2 Loss 0–1–1 Paul Delaney PTS 6 Jan 28, 1931 Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
1 Draw 0–0–1 Paul Delaney PTS 4 Jan 21, 1931 Crystal Pool, Seattle, Washington, U.S.

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  7. ^ Williams, Mack L., Dunkirk Evening Observer, Dunkirk, New York, pg. 20, 10 May 1941
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  9. ^ International Boxing Hall of Fame - Ken Overlin IBHOF.com Retrieved on 2016-06-10
  10. ^ "Ken Overlin Hands Hostak Bad Beating", The Times Streator, Illinois, pg. 7, 22 November 1941
  11. ^ "Ken Overlin Too Good, Capturing Decision", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, pg. 19, 10 June 1941
  12. ^ "Overlin, Apostoli, Fight Draw", Daily Press, Newport News, Virginia, pg. 5, 27 June 1942
  13. ^ a b "Ken Overlin, ex-Boxing Champion, Dies", The Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois, pg. 10, 26 July 1969
  14. ^ "Ken Overlin, 59, Former Boxer, Dies in Nevada", The Record, Hackensack, New Jersey, pg. 34, 25 July 1969

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by NYSAC World Middleweight Champion
May 23, 1940 – May 9, 1941 		Succeeded by
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