All boxersSandy Saddler
Boxing · Deceased145-16-2RECORD
104WINS BY KO / TKO
41WINS BY DECISION
163PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Joseph Saddler |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 23 Jun 1926 |
| Died | 18 Sep 2001 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Featherweight, Super featherweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 174 cm (5′9″) |
| Reach | 178 cm (70″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1944–1956 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 7 Mar 1944 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Larry Boardman, 14 Apr 1956 |
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Titles and honours
- NYSAC, NBA and The Ring featherweight champion (1948–1949, 1950–1956)
- NBA junior lightweight champion (won vacant title 1949)
Background
Hard-hitting American featherweight of the late 1940s and 1950s, best known for his four-fight series with Willie Pep. He retired in 1956 after an eye injury from a traffic accident, later worked as a trainer, and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
Fight history
163 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Larry Boardman | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Apr 1956 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | George Monroe | TKO | 3 | 1:59 | 13 Feb 1956 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| Win | Flash Elorde | TKO | 13 | 0:59 | 18 Jan 1956 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California, US | Retained NYSAC, NBA and The Ring featherweight titles |
| Win | Dave Gallardo | TKO | 6 | 12 Dec 1955 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US | ||
| Loss | Flash Elorde | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 Jul 1955 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines | ||
| Win | Kaneko Shigeji | TKO | 6 | 8 Jul 1955 | Korakuen Baseball Stadium, Japan | ||
| Loss | Joey Lopes | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 24 May 1955 | Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US | ||
| Win | Kenny Davis | TKO | 5 | 2:57 | 5 Apr 1955 | Civic Center, Butte, Montana, US | |
| Win | Teddy Davis | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 25 Feb 1955 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Retained NYSAC, NBA and The Ring featherweight titles | |
| Win | Lulu Perez | KO | 4 | 1:34 | 17 Jan 1955 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| Win | Bobby Woods | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 10 Dec 1954 | Coliseum, Spokane, Washington, US | ||
| Win | Ray Famechon | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 25 Oct 1954 | Palais des Sports, Paris, France | ||
| Win | Baby Neff Ortiz | KO | 3 | 1:04 | 27 Sep 1954 | Nuevo Circo, Caracas, Venezuela | |
| Win | Jackie Blair | KO | 1 | 30 Aug 1954 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Libby Manzo | TKO | 10 | 5 Jul 1954 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Hoacine Khalfi | Decision (split) | 10 | 17 May 1954 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Augie Salazar | TKO | 7 | 1:12 | 1 Apr 1954 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| Win | Charlie Slaughter | TKO | 4 | 1:20 | 4 Mar 1954 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, US | |
| Win | Bill Bossio | TKO | 9 | 2:35 | 15 Apr 1954 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Tommy Collins | TKO | 5 | 2:20 | 17 Mar 1952 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| Loss | Armand Savoie | Disqualification | 3 | 3 Mar 1952 | Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Loss | George Araujo | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Jan 1952 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Loss | Paddy DeMarco | Decision (split) | 10 | 7 Dec 1951 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Willie Pep | TKO (corner retirement) | 9 | 26 Sep 1951 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | Retained NYSAC, NBA and The Ring featherweight titles | |
| Loss | Paddy DeMarco | Decision (split) | 10 | 27 Aug 1951 | Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | ||
| Win | Hermie Freeman | TKO | 5 | 0:47 | 20 Aug 1951 | Toppi Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| Win | Angel Olivieri | KO | 5 | 0:30 | 30 Jun 1951 | Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Win | Mario Salinas | KO | 5 | 22 Jun 1951 | Teatro Circo Caupolicán, Santiago, Chile | ||
| Win | Oscar Flores | KO | 1 | 16 Jun 1951 | Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Win | Alfredo Prada | KO | 4 | 2 Jun 1951 | Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Win | Harry LaSane | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 5 May 1951 | Arena, Hershey, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Freddie Herman | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 3 Apr 1951 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Lauro Salas | TKO | 6 | 1:50 | 27 Mar 1951 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| Win | Diego Sosa | KO | 2 | 28 Feb 1951 | Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba | Retained NBA junior lightweight title | |
| Win | Jesse Underwood | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 23 Jan 1951 | Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Del Flanagan | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 6 Dec 1950 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Charley Riley | Decision (majority) | 10 | 1 Nov 1950 | Arena, St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Harry LaSane | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Oct 1950 | Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Willie Pep | TKO (corner retirement) | 8 | 8 Sep 1950 | Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, US | Won NYSAC, NBA and The Ring featherweight titles | |
| Win | Leroy Willis | TKO (corner retirement) | 2 | 30 Jun 1950 | Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, California, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Forte | KO | 3 | 1:03 | 19 Jun 1950 | Oakwood Stadium, Toronto, Canada | |
| Win | Miguel Acevedo | TKO | 6 | 25 May 1950 | Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US | ||
| Win | Jesse Underwood | Decision (points) | 10 | 29 Apr 1950 | Mara's Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Lauro Salas | TKO | 9 | 2:15 | 18 Apr 1950 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US | Retained NBA junior lightweight title |
| Win | Reuben Davis | TKO | 7 | 10 Apr 1950 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Luis Ramos | TKO | 3 | 2:40 | 20 Feb 1950 | Mutual Street Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | Chuck Burton | KO | 1 | 1:12 | 6 Feb 1950 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| Win | Pedro Firpo | KO | 1 | 22 Jan 1950 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Paulie Jackson | KO | 1 | 16 Jan 1950 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Orlando Zulueta | Decision (split) | 10 | 6 Dec 1949 | Cleveland, Ohio, US | Won vacant NBA junior lightweight title | |
| Win | Leroy Willis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Nov 1949 | Sports Arena, Toledo, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Paddy DeMarco | TKO (corner retirement) | 9 | 28 Oct 1949 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Proctor Heinhold | TKO | 2 | 2:02 | 26 Sep 1949 | McNearney Stadium, Schenectady, New York, US | |
| Win | Harold Dade | Decision (points) | 10 | 2 Sep 1949 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Alfredo Escobar | TKO | 9 | 0:12 | 23 Aug 1949 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| Win | Johnny Rowe | TKO | 8 | 2:53 | 8 Aug 1949 | Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Chuck Burton | TKO | 5 | 1:34 | 2 Aug 1949 | Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US | |
| Win | Gordon House | TKO | 4 | 15 Jul 1949 | Long Beach Stadium, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Luis Ramos | KO | 5 | 1:54 | 23 Jun 1949 | Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Jim Keery | KO | 4 | 2 Jun 1949 | White City Stadium, London, England, UK | ||
| Win | Ermanno Bonetti | KO | 2 | 1:43 | 18 Apr 1949 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| Win | Felix Ramirez | Decision (points) | 10 | 21 Mar 1949 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Willie Pep | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 11 Feb 1949 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Lost NYSAC, NBA and The Ring featherweight titles | |
| Win | Young Finnigan | KO | 5 | 2:52 | 16 Jan 1949 | Estadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama | |
| Win | Terry Young | TKO | 10 | 0:37 | 17 Dec 1948 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Eddie Giosa | KO | 2 | 1:34 | 7 Dec 1948 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US | |
| Win | Dennis Pat Brady | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Nov 1948 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Tomas Beato | TKO | 2 | 2:22 | 19 Nov 1948 | State Armory, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US | |
| Win | Willie Pep | KO | 4 | 2:38 | 29 Oct 1948 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Won NYSAC, NBA and The Ring featherweight titles |
| Win | Willie Roache | TKO | 3 | 1:29 | 11 Oct 1948 | Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, US | |
| Win | Aquilino Allen | KO | 2 | 1:29 | 22 Aug 1948 | Arena de Colon, Colón, Panama | |
| Win | Kid Zefine | KO | 2 | 1:05 | 15 Aug 1948 | Arena de Colon, Colón, Panama | |
| Loss | Chico Rosa | Decision (split) | 10 | 29 Jun 1948 | Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii | ||
| Win | Harry LaSane | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 24 May 1948 | Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Allan Tanner | KO | 5 | 24 Apr 1948 | Swingsters Square Garden, San Nicolas, Aruba | ||
| Win | Jose Alberto Diaz | TKO | 7 | 17 Apr 1948 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Luis Monagas | KO | 3 | 10 Apr 1948 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Bobby Timpson | Decision (points) | 10 | 23 Mar 1948 | Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Thompson Harmon | TKO | 8 | 2:02 | 8 Mar 1948 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| Win | Archie Wilmer | Decision (points) | 8 | 5 Mar 1948 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joey Angelo | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 9 Feb 1948 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Charley Noel | Decision (points) | 10 | 2 Feb 1948 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Orlando Zulueta | Decision (points) | 10 | 13 Dec 1947 | Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba | ||
| Win | Lino Garcia | KO | 3 | 5 Dec 1947 | Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba | ||
| Win | Kid Barquerito | KO | 5 | 9 Nov 1947 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Lino Garcia | KO | 2 | 26 Oct 1947 | Caracas, Venezuela | ||
| Win | Al Pennino | TKO | 4 | 1:06 | 13 Oct 1947 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| Loss | Humberto Sierra | Decision (split) | 10 | 3 Oct 1947 | Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US | ||
| Win | Angelo Ambrosano | KO | 2 | 2:55 | 17 Sep 1947 | Jamaica Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Miguel Acevedo | TKO | 7 | 3:00 | 29 Aug 1947 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Leslie Harris | TKO | 5 | 14 Aug 1947 | Bader Field, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Oscar Calles | KO | 5 | 0:30 | 26 Jul 1947 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| Draw | Jimmy Carter | Decision (majority) | 10 | 3 Jun 1947 | Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., US | ||
| Win | Melvin Bartholomew | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 9 May 1947 | Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | ||
| Win | Joe Brown | TKO (corner retirement) | 2 | 2 May 1947 | Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | ||
| Win | Charley 'Cabey' Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Apr 1947 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Carlos Malacara | Decision (points) | 10 | 29 Mar 1947 | El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Win | Leonardo Lopez | KO | 2 | 8 Mar 1947 | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Win | Larry Thomas | TKO | 2 | 2:59 | 7 Feb 1947 | Armory, Asbury Park, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Humberto Zavala | TKO | 7 | 1:57 | 27 Jan 1947 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | George 'Dusty' Brown | KO | 4 | 2:33 | 20 Jan 1947 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| Win | Leonard Caesar | KO | 2 | 30 Dec 1946 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Luis Marquez | TKO | 2 | 26 Dec 1946 | Jamaica Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Clyde English | KO | 3 | 9 Dec 1946 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Artie Price | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Nov 1946 | Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Joe Rodriguez | KO | 3 | 10 Oct 1946 | Hamid's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Pedro Firpo | Decision (points) | 10 | 22 Aug 1946 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Dom Amoroso | KO | 2 | 1:59 | 5 Aug 1946 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| Loss | Phil Terranova | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 23 Jul 1946 | University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Georgie Cooper | TKO | 7 | 10 Jul 1946 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Cedric Flournoy | TKO | 5 | 13 Jun 1946 | University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Pedro Firpo | Decision (points) | 8 | 25 Apr 1946 | Hamid's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Wolgast | Decision (points) | 8 | 11 Apr 1946 | Hamid's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Ralph LaSalle | KO | 1 | 8 Apr 1946 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Bobby McQuillar | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 18 Feb 1946 | Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Arbrie Bowie | KO | 1 | 17 Jan 1946 | Armory, Orange, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Filiberto Osario | Decision (points) | 6 | 21 Dec 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Joey Monteiro | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 14 Dec 1945 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Benny Daniels | Decision (split) | 6 | 3 Dec 1945 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Richie Miyashiro | Decision (points) | 6 | 21 Sep 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Earl Mintz | KO | 1 | 27 Aug 1945 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | ||
| Win | Bobby English | KO | 3 | 0:30 | 20 Aug 1945 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| Win | Lou Langley | KO | 1 | 16 Aug 1945 | Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Luis Rivera | TKO | 4 | 2:27 | 30 Jul 1945 | Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Joey Monteiro | TKO | 5 | 24 Jul 1945 | MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Herbie Jones | TKO | 3 | 23 Jul 1945 | Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US | ||
| Win | Leo Methot | KO | 1 | 29 Jun 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Washington | TKO | 2 | 25 Jun 1945 | Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Caswell Harris | TKO | 2 | 3:00 | 18 Jun 1945 | Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| Win | Chilindrina Valencia | TKO | 9 | 30 Apr 1945 | Arcadia Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Willie Anderson | TKO | 4 | 3:00 | 20 Apr 1945 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| Win | Jimmy Allen | KO | 1 | 2 Apr 1945 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Georgie Knox | TKO | 4 | 2:48 | 22 Mar 1945 | Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Joey Monteiro | KO | 4 | 19 Mar 1945 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Harold Gibson | Decision (points) | 6 | 10 Mar 1945 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Johnny Booker | TKO | 2 | 8 Mar 1945 | Masonic Hall, Highland Park, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Joey Gatto | TKO | 1 | 19 Feb 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Benny May | Decision (points) | 6 | 26 Jan 1945 | Masonic Hall, Highland Park, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Joey Puig | KO | 1 | 22 Jan 1945 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Lucky Johnson | KO | 1 | 15 Jan 1945 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Tony Oshiro | Decision (points) | 6 | 13 Jan 1945 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Midget Mayo | KO | 3 | 26 Dec 1944 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Earl Mintz | KO | 2 | 16 Dec 1944 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Tony Oshiro | TKO | 5 | 1:42 | 12 Dec 1944 | Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Percy Cabey Lewis | KO | 1 | 28 Nov 1944 | Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Manuel Torres | TKO | 5 | 2:06 | 24 Nov 1944 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Ken Tompkins | KO | 1 | 13 Nov 1944 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Manuel Torres | Decision (points) | 6 | 11 Nov 1944 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Cliff Smith | Decision (points) | 6 | 18 Aug 1944 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Georgie Knox | TKO | 3 | 8 Aug 1944 | MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Al Pennino | Decision (points) | 6 | 25 Jul 1944 | MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Benny Saladino | TKO | 3 | 18 Jul 1944 | MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Clyde English | Decision (points) | 6 | 11 Jul 1944 | Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Draw | Lou Alter | Decision (points) | 4 | 23 Jun 1944 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Lou Alter | Decision (points) | 6 | 15 Jun 1944 | Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Jose Aponte Torres | Decision (points) | 6 | 13 Jun 1944 | Roosevelt Stadium, Union City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Domingo Diaz | Decision (points) | 6 | 23 May 1944 | Grotto Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Jose Aponte Torres | Decision (points) | 6 | 15 May 1944 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Jose Aponte Torres | Decision (points) | 6 | 8 May 1944 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Joe Landry | KO | 1 | 2:12 | 17 Apr 1944 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| Win | Al King | KO | 2 | 27 Mar 1944 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Loss | Jock Leslie | TKO | 3 | 2:40 | 21 Mar 1944 | Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US | |
| Win | Earl Roys | Decision (points) | 8 | 7 Mar 1944 | Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US | Pro debut |
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