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Sandy Saddler

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Sandy Saddler
Saddler, circa 1951
Born
Joseph "Joey" Saddler

(1926-06-23)June 23, 1926
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 2001(2001-09-18) (aged 75)
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Super featherweight
Height5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights162
Wins145
Wins by KO104
Losses16
Draws2

Joseph "Sandy" Saddler (June 23, 1926 – September 18, 2001) was an American professional boxer. He was a two-time featherweight world champion, having also held the super featherweight title. Over his twelve-year career (1944–56), Saddler scored 104 knockouts and was stopped only once himself, in his second professional fight, by Jock Leslie. Considered to be one of the hardest hitting featherweights, Saddler was ranked number five on The Ring magazine's list of "100 Greatest Punchers of All Time". His nephew is Grandmaster Flash.

Professional career

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Saddler is best known for his four-bout series with Willie Pep. However, he had 93 fights prior to facing Pep.

Early career

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Saddler turned Pro at Bantamweight winning his pro-debut & losing his second fight, he fought 10 more times at Bantamweight & had a record of 85-6-2 prior to facing Willie Pep, Saddler record included a loss to Phil Terranova & a Draw with Jimmy Carter

Facing Willie Pep

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The two first faced off on October 29, 1948. Pep was the reigning featherweight champion of the world, and coming into the fight boasted a record of 134-1-1 (43 KO). Saddler was the underdog & captured the title by knocking Pep down four times en route to a four-round knockout victory.[1] This was only the second time that Pep was beaten, Sammy Angott beat him in 1943, and first time he was ever stopped in 137 bouts.

Pep then recaptured the crown on February 11, 1949, by outpointing Saddler over 15 rounds. Saddler regained the crown on September 8, 1950, by a TKO in the eighth round. Pep quit after dislocating his shoulder. The pair fought their last fight on September 26, 1951. In one of the dirtiest championship fights ever fought,[citation needed] Saddler won when the fight was stopped in the tenth round.

Saddler fought several other notable opponents during his career. He knocked out future lightweight champion Joe Brown, as well as lightweight champions Lauro Salas and Paddy DeMarco. Saddler beat lightweight champion Jimmy Carter, knocked out future junior lightweight champion Gabriel "Flash" Elorde, and lost to Larry Boardman.

Professional boxing record

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163 fights 145 wins 16 losses
By knockout 104 1
By decision 41 14
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
163 Loss 145–16–2 Larry Boardman UD 10 Apr 14, 1956 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
162 Win 145–15–2 George Monroe TKO 3 (10), 1:59 Feb 13, 1956 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
161 Win 144–15–2 Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde TKO 13 (15), 0:59 Jan 18, 1956 Cow Palace, Daly City, California, US Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
160 Win 143–15–2 Dave Gallardo TKO 6 (10) Dec 12, 1955 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US
159 Loss 142–15–2 Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde UD 10 Jul 20, 1955 Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines
158 Win 142–14–2 Kaneko Shigeji TKO 6 (10) Jul 8, 1955 Korakuen Baseball Stadium, Japan
157 Loss 141–14–2 Joey Lopes UD 10 May 24, 1955 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US
156 Win 141–13–2 Kenny Davis TKO 5 (10), 2:57 Apr 5, 1955 Civic Center, Butte, Montana, US
155 Win 140–13–2 Teddy Davis UD 15 Feb 25, 1955 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
154 Win 139–13–2 Lulu Perez KO 4 (10), 1:34 Jan 17, 1955 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
153 Win 138–13–2 Bobby Woods UD 10 Dec 10, 1954 Coliseum, Spokane, Washington, US
152 Win 137–13–2 Ray Famechon RTD 5 (10) Oct 25, 1954 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
151 Win 136–13–2 Baby Neff Ortiz KO 3 (10), 1:04 Sep 27, 1954 Nuevo Circo, Caracas, Venezuela
150 Win 135–13–2 Jackie Blair KO 1 (10) Aug 30, 1954 Caracas, Venezuela
149 Win 134–13–2 Libby Manzo TKO 10 (10) Jul 5, 1954 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
148 Loss 133–13–2 Hoacine Khalfi SD 10 May 17, 1954 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
147 Win 133–12–2 Augie Salazar TKO 7 (10), 1:12 Apr 1, 1954 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US Bout stopped because of several cuts suffered by Salazar
146 Win 132–12–2 Charlie Slaughter TKO 4 (10), 1:20 Mar 4, 1954 Armory, Akron, Ohio, US Slaughter threw up his hands and walked back to his corner ending the fight
145 Win 131–12–2 Bill Bossio TKO 9 (10), 2:35 Apr 15, 1954 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
144 Win 130–12–2 Tommy Collins TKO 5 (10), 2:20 Mar 17, 1952 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
143 Loss 129–12–2 Armand Savoie DQ 3 (10) Mar 3, 1952 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
142 Loss 129–11–2 George Araujo UD 10 Jan 14, 1952 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
141 Loss 129–10–2 Paddy DeMarco SD 10 Dec 7, 1951 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
140 Win 129–9–2 Willie Pep RTD 9 (15) Sep 26, 1951 Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
139 Loss 128–9–2 Paddy DeMarco SD 10 Aug 27, 1951 Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
138 Win 128–8–2 Hermie Freeman TKO 5 (10), 0:47 Aug 20, 1951 Toppi Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
137 Win 127–8–2 Angel Olivieri KO 5 (10), 0:30 Jun 30, 1951 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
136 Win 126–8–2 Mario Salinas KO 5 (10) Jun 22, 1951 Teatro Circo Caupolicán, Santiago de Chile, Chile
135 Win 125–8–2 Oscar Flores KO 1 (12) Jun 16, 1951 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
134 Win 124–8–2 Alfredo Prada KO 4 (12) Jun 2, 1951 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
133 Win 123–8–2 Harry LaSane UD 10 May 5, 1951 Arena, Hershey, Pennsylvania, US
132 Win 122–8–2 Freddie Herman RTD 5 (10) Apr 3, 1951 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
131 Win 121–8–2 Lauro Salas TKO 6 (10), 1:50 Mar 27, 1951 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US Cuts
130 Win 120–8–2 Diego Sosa KO 2 (10) Feb 28, 1951 Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba Retained NBA junior lightweight title
129 Win 119–8–2 Jesse Underwood UD 10 Jan 23, 1951 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
128 Loss 118–8–2 Del Flanagan UD 10 Dec 6, 1950 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
127 Win 118–7–2 Charley Riley MD 10 Nov 1, 1950 Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
126 Win 117–7–2 Harry LaSane UD 10 Oct 12, 1950 Kiel Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
125 Win 116–7–2 Willie Pep RTD 8 (15) Sep 8, 1950 Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, US Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
124 Win 115–7–2 Leroy Willis RTD 2 (10) Jun 30, 1950 Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, California, US
123 Win 114–7–2 Johnny Forte KO 3 (10), 1:03 Jun 19, 1950 Oakwood Stadium, Toronto, Canada
122 Win 113–7–2 Miguel Acevedo TKO 6 (10) May 25, 1950 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
121 Win 112–7–2 Jesse Underwood PTS 10 Apr 29, 1950 Mara's Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, US
120 Win 111–7–2 Lauro Salas TKO 9 (15), 2:15 Apr 18, 1950 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US Retained NBA junior lightweight title
119 Win 110–7–2 Reuben Davis TKO 7 (10) Apr 10, 1950 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
118 Win 109–7–2 Luis Ramos TKO 3 (10), 2:40 Feb 20, 1950 Mutual Street Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
117 Win 108–7–2 Chuck Burton KO 1 (10), 1:12 Feb 6, 1950 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
116 Win 107–7–2 Pedro Firpo KO 1 (10) Jan 22, 1950 Caracas, Venezuela
115 Win 106–7–2 Paulie Jackson KO 1 (10) Jan 16, 1950 Caracas, Venezuela
114 Win 105–7–2 Orlando Zulueta SD 10 Dec 6, 1949 Cleveland, Ohio, US Won vacant NBA junior lightweight title
113 Win 104–7–2 Leroy Willis UD 10 Nov 7, 1949 Sports Arena, Toledo, Ohio, US
112 Win 103–7–2 Paddy DeMarco RTD 9 (10) Oct 28, 1949 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
111 Win 102–7–2 Proctor Heinhold TKO 2 (10), 2:02 Sep 26, 1949 McNearney Stadium, Schenectady, New York, US
110 Win 101–7–2 Harold Dade PTS 10 Sep 2, 1949 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
109 Win 100–7–2 Alfredo Escobar TKO 9 (10), 0:12 Aug 23, 1949 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
108 Win 99–7–2 Johnny Rowe TKO 8 (10), 2:53 Aug 8, 1949 Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, US
107 Win 98–7–2 Chuck Burton TKO 5 (10), 1:34 Aug 2, 1949 Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US
106 Win 97–7–2 Gordon House TKO 4 (10) Jul 15, 1949 Long Beach Stadium, New York City, New York, US
105 Win 96–7–2 Luis Ramos KO 5 (10), 1:54 Jun 23, 1949 Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US
104 Win 95–7–2 Jim Keery KO 4 (10) Jun 2, 1949 White City Stadium, London, England, UK
103 Win 94–7–2 Ermanno Bonetti KO 2 (10), 1:43 Apr 18, 1949 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
102 Win 93–7–2 Felix Ramirez PTS 10 Mar 21, 1949 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
101 Loss 92–7–2 Willie Pep UD 15 Feb 11, 1949 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
100 Win 92–6–2 Young Finnigan KO 5 (10), 2:52 Jan 16, 1949 Estadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama
99 Win 91–6–2 Terry Young TKO 10 (10), 0:37 Dec 17, 1948 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
98 Win 90–6–2 Eddie Giosa KO 2 (10), 1:34 Dec 7, 1948 Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US
97 Win 89–6–2 Dennis Pat Brady UD 10 Nov 29, 1948 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
96 Win 88–6–2 Tomas Beato TKO 2 (10), 2:22 Nov 19, 1948 State Armory, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US
95 Win 87–6–2 Willie Pep KO 4 (15), 2:38 Oct 29, 1948 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles
94 Win 86–6–2 Willie Roache TKO 3 (10), 1:29 Oct 11, 1948 Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, US
93 Win 85–6–2 Aquilino Allen KO 2 (10), 1:29 Aug 22, 1948 Arena de Colon, Colon City, Panama
92 Win 84–6–2 Kid Zefine KO 2 (10), 1:05 Aug 15, 1948 Arena de Colon, Colon City, Panama
91 Loss 83–6–2 Chico Rosa SD 10 Jun 29, 1948 Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii
90 Win 83–5–2 Harry LaSane UD 10 May 24, 1948 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US
89 Win 82–5–2 Allan Tanner KO 5 (10) Apr 24, 1948 Swingsters Square Garden, San Nicolas, Aruba
88 Win 81–5–2 Jose Alberto Diaz TKO 7 (10) Apr 17, 1948 Caracas, Venezuela
87 Win 80–5–2 Luis Monagas KO 3 (10) Apr 10, 1948 Caracas, Venezuela
86 Win 79–5–2 Bobby Timpson PTS 10 Mar 23, 1948 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US
85 Win 78–5–2 Thompson Harmon TKO 8 (10), 2:02 Mar 8, 1948 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
84 Win 77–5–2 Archie Wilmer PTS 8 Mar 5, 1948 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
83 Win 76–5–2 Joey Angelo UD 10 Feb 9, 1948 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
82 Win 75–5–2 Charley Noel PTS 10 Feb 2, 1948 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
81 Win 74–5–2 Orlando Zulueta PTS 10 Dec 13, 1947 Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
80 Win 73–5–2 Lino Garcia KO 3 (10) Dec 5, 1947 Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba
79 Win 72–5–2 Kid Barquerito KO 5 (10) Nov 9, 1947 Caracas, Venezuela
78 Win 71–5–2 Lino Garcia KO 2 (?) Oct 26, 1947 Caracas, Venezuela
77 Win 70–5–2 Al Pennino TKO 4 (10), 1:06 Oct 13, 1947 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
76 Loss 69–5–2 Humberto Sierra SD 10 Oct 3, 1947 Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
75 Win 69–4–2 Angelo Ambrosano KO 2 (8), 2:55 Sep 17, 1947 Jamaica Arena, New York City, New York, US
74 Win 68–4–2 Miguel Acevedo TKO 7 (8), 3:00 Aug 29, 1947 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
73 Win 67–4–2 Leslie Harris TKO 5 (10) Aug 14, 1947 Bader Field, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
72 Win 66–4–2 Oscar Calles KO 5 (10), 0:30 Jul 26, 1947 Caracas, Venezuela
71 Draw 65–4–2 Jimmy Carter MD 10 Jun 3, 1947 Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, US
70 Win 65–4–1 Melvin Bartholomew UD 10 May 9, 1947 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
69 Win 64–4–1 Joe Brown RTD 2 (10) May 2, 1947 Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
68 Win 63–4–1 Charley 'Cabey' Lewis UD 10 Apr 14, 1947 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
67 Win 62–4–1 Carlos Malacara PTS 10 Mar 29, 1947 El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico
66 Win 61–4–1 Leonardo Lopez KO 2 (10) Mar 8, 1947 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
65 Win 60–4–1 Larry Thomas TKO 2 (6), 2:59 Feb 7, 1947 Armory, Asbury Park, New Jersey, US
64 Win 59–4–1 Humberto Zavala TKO 7 (10), 1:57 Jan 27, 1947 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
63 Win 58–4–1 George 'Dusty' Brown KO 4 (10), 2:33 Jan 20, 1947 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
62 Win 57–4–1 Leonard Caesar KO 2 (6) Dec 30, 1946 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
61 Win 56–4–1 Luis Marquez TKO 2 (6) Dec 26, 1946 Jamaica Arena, New York City, New York, US
60 Win 55–4–1 Clyde English KO 3 (6) Dec 9, 1946 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
59 Win 54–4–1 Artie Price UD 10 Nov 12, 1946 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
58 Win 53–4–1 Joe Rodriguez KO 3 (8) Oct 10, 1946 Hamid's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
57 Win 52–4–1 Pedro Firpo PTS 10 Aug 22, 1946 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
56 Win 51–4–1 Dom Amoroso KO 2 (10), 1:59 Aug 5, 1946 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
55 Loss 50–4–1 Phil Terranova UD 10 Jul 23, 1946 University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
54 Win 50–3–1 Georgie Cooper TKO 7 (10) Jul 10, 1946 Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
53 Win 49–3–1 Cedric Flournoy TKO 5 (8) Jun 13, 1946 University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
52 Win 48–3–1 Pedro Firpo PTS 8 Apr 25, 1946 Hamid's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
51 Win 47–3–1 Johnny Wolgast PTS 8 Apr 11, 1946 Hamid's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
50 Win 46–3–1 Ralph LaSalle KO 1 (6) Apr 8, 1946 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
49 Loss 45–3–1 Bobby McQuillar UD 10 Feb 18, 1946 Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
48 Win 45–2–1 Arbrie Bowie KO 1 (6) Jan 17, 1946 Armory, Orange, New Jersey, US
47 Win 44–2–1 Filiberto Osario PTS 6 Dec 21, 1945 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
46 Win 43–2–1 Joey Monteiro UD 8 Dec 14, 1945 Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US
45 Win 42–2–1 Benny Daniels SD 6 Dec 3, 1945 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
44 Win 41–2–1 Richie Miyashiro PTS 6 Sep 21, 1945 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
43 Win 40–2–1 Earl Mintz KO 1 (8) Aug 27, 1945 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
42 Win 39–2–1 Bobby English KO 3 (8), 0:30 Aug 20, 1945 Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US
41 Win 38–2–1 Lou Langley KO 1 (6) Aug 16, 1945 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
40 Win 37–2–1 Luis Rivera TKO 4 (6), 2:27 Jul 30, 1945 Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US
39 Win 36–2–1 Joey Monteiro TKO 5 (6) Jul 24, 1945 MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US
38 Win 35–2–1 Herbie Jones TKO 3 (6) Jul 23, 1945 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
37 Win 34–2–1 Leo Methot KO 1 (6) Jun 29, 1945 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
36 Win 33–2–1 Bobby Washington TKO 2 (6) Jun 25, 1945 Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
35 Win 32–2–1 Caswell Harris TKO 2 (6), 3:00 Jun 18, 1945 Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US
34 Win 31–2–1 Chilindrina Valencia TKO 9 (10) Apr 30, 1945 Arcadia Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
33 Win 30–2–1 Willie Anderson TKO 4 (8), 3:00 Apr 20, 1945 Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
32 Win 29–2–1 Jimmy Allen KO 1 (6) Apr 2, 1945 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
31 Win 28–2–1 Georgie Knox TKO 4 (8), 2:48 Mar 22, 1945 Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US
30 Win 27–2–1 Joey Monteiro KO 4 (6) Mar 19, 1945 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
29 Win 26–2–1 Harold Gibson PTS 6 Mar 10, 1945 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
28 Win 25–2–1 Johnny Booker TKO 2 (4) Mar 8, 1945 Masonic Hall, Highland Park, New Jersey, US
27 Win 24–2–1 Joey Gatto TKO 1 (6) Feb 19, 1945 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
26 Win 23–2–1 Benny May PTS 6 Jan 26, 1945 Masonic Hall, Highland Park, New Jersey, US
25 Win 22–2–1 Joey Puig KO 1 (6) Jan 22, 1945 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
24 Win 21–2–1 Lucky Johnson KO 1 (6) Jan 15, 1945 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
23 Win 20–2–1 Tony Oshiro PTS 6 Jan 13, 1945 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
22 Win 19–2–1 Midget Mayo KO 3 (6) Dec 26, 1944 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
21 Win 18–2–1 Earl Mintz KO 2 (6) Dec 16, 1944 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
20 Win 17–2–1 Tony Oshiro TKO 5 (6), 1:42 Dec 12, 1944 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
19 Win 16–2–1 Percy Cabey Lewis KO 1 (6) Nov 28, 1944 Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
18 Win 15–2–1 Manuel Torres TKO 5 (6), 2:06 Nov 24, 1944 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
17 Win 14–2–1 Ken Tompkins KO 1 (6) Nov 13, 1944 Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
16 Win 13–2–1 Manuel Torres PTS 6 Nov 11, 1944 Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
15 Win 12–2–1 Cliff Smith PTS 6 Aug 18, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
14 Win 11–2–1 Georgie Knox TKO 3 (6) Aug 8, 1944 MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US
13 Win 10–2–1 Al Pennino PTS 6 Jul 25, 1944 MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US
12 Win 9–2–1 Benny Saladino TKO 3 (6) Jul 18, 1944 MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US
11 Win 8–2–1 Clyde English PTS 6 Jul 11, 1944 Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US
10 Draw 7–2–1 Lou Alter PTS 4 Jun 23, 1944 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
9 Loss 7–2 Lou Alter PTS 6 Jun 15, 1944 Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
8 Win 7–1 Jose Aponte Torres PTS 6 Jun 13, 1944 Roosevelt Stadium, Union City, New Jersey, US
7 Win 6–1 Domingo Diaz PTS 6 May 23, 1944 Grotto Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
6 Win 5–1 Jose Aponte Torres PTS 6 May 15, 1944 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
5 Win 4–1 Jose Aponte Torres PTS 6 May 8, 1944 Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US
4 Win 3–1 Joe Landry KO 1 (6), 2:12 Apr 17, 1944 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
3 Win 2–1 Al King KO 2 (6) Mar 27, 1944 Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US
2 Loss 1–1 Jock Leslie TKO 3 (6), 2:40 Mar 21, 1944 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US
1 Win 1–0 Earl Roys PTS 8 Mar 7, 1944 Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US

After boxing

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Saddler retired from boxing in 1956, aged 30, after an eye injury sustained in a traffic accident. He later became a trainer and helped train the young George Foreman in the 1970s, including Foreman's first Heavyweight Championship of the World reign. In 2003, he was ranked #5 on the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.

In 1990, Saddler was inducted into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame. He is the Uncle of Joseph Saddler, better known as Grandmaster Flash. Saddler died on September 18, 2001.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sandy Saddler - Lineal Featherweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
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Achievements
Preceded by World Featherweight Champion
October 29, 1948 – February 11, 1949 		Succeeded by
World Featherweight Champion
September 8, 1950 – January 21, 1957
Retired 		Vacant
Title next held by
Hogan Bassey
Vacant
Title last held by
Frankie Klick 		World Super Featherweight Champion
December 6, 1949– July 20, 1959
Vacant 		Vacant
Title next held by
Harold Gomes
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