Freddie Pendleton | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Freddie Pendleton |
Nickname(s) | Fearless |
Rated at | Lightweight |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
January 5, 1963
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 78 |
Wins | 47 |
Wins by KO | 34 |
Losses | 26 |
Draws | 5 |
No contests | 0 |
Freddie Pendleton (born January 5, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a retired professional boxer in the lightweight (135lb) division.
Known as "Fearless", Pendleton hadPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania.
Pendleton won his first title in October 1985 knocking out Darryl Martin (9-2) in the 6th round earning him the Pennsylvania State light welterweight title.
In March 1986, "Fearless", who was (14-13) at the time, took on Roger Mayweather (23-3) at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. He knocked out Roger in the 6th round for a TKO win.
Four months later, Pendleton took on Frankie Randall (27-1) for the second time. Only this time was for the vacant USBA lightweight title. The fight went the distance and was a draw. Freddie later won the USBA lightweight title and defended it successfully in 1987 and 1988.
In 1990, Pendleton fought for a world title against a world class fight like WBC & IBF lightweight champion, Pernell Whitaker (20-1). Although many people counted Freddie out before even the fight started due to his 24 win - 16 loss record, the fight turned out to be better than most thought. Judges, Jim Traylor and Stuart Winston scored it 116-112, & Phil Newman 117-113 all for Pernell Whitaker.
In 1993, he captured the Vacant IBF lightweight title with a decision win over Tracy Spann. He defended the belt once before losing it to Rafael Ruelas in 1994. Although he continued to fight until 2001, Pendleton never regained a major belt, losing to IBF welterweight title holder Félix Trinidad in 1996, IBF light welterweight title holder Vince Phillips in 1997, and WBA welterweight title holder James Page in 1999.