Freddie Pendleton

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Freddie Pendleton
Born
Freddie Pendleton

(1963-01-05) January 5, 1963 (age 62)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesFearless
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights78
Wins47
Wins by KO34
Losses26
Draws5

Freddie Pendleton (born January 5, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1981 to 2001.

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Professional career

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; it 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 a world title against unified WBC & IBF lightweight champion, Pernell Whitaker (20–1). Although prior to the contest, few had placed much faith in Freddie's abilities to provide a competitive effort in the fight, due to his 24–16 record, Freddie did just that. The fight turned out to be far better than anyone had expected with Pendleton up against one of best fighters in the world. Although the outcome was declared as a unanimous decision win for Whitaker, most observers generally thought the fight was much closer than the scorecards reflected. Judges Jim Traylor and Stuart Winston scored it 116–112, with Phil Newman 117–113, all for Pernell Whitaker.

In 1993, Pendleton captured the Vacant IBF lightweight title with a decision win over Tracy Spann. He defended his title 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.

He retired in 2001 after being knocked out by Ricky Hatton.

On June 26, 2011, Freddie Pendleton was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame.

Professional boxing record

78 fights47 wins26 losses
By knockout357
By decision1218
By disqualification01
Draws5
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
78Loss47–26–5 Ricky Hatton KO2 (12)Oct 27, 2001M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, England, U.K.For WBC International light welterweight title
77Win47–25–5Horatio GarcíaTKO1 (12)Jul 21, 2001 Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.Won vacant IBA Americas welterweight title
76Draw46–25–5Humberto HerreraTD9 (10)Jan 13, 2001 Barranquilla, Colombia
75Loss46–25–4 Ben Tackie KO1 (10)Aug 18, 2000Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma, U.S.
74Win46–24–4Gilberto FloresTKO1 (8)May 12, 2000Jim Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
73Win45–24–4Ed GoinsKO2 (10)Mar 17, 2000Jim Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
72Loss44–24–4 James Page TKO11 (12)Jul 24, 1999Flamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBA welterweight title
71Win44–23–4Freddy RojasKO5 (10)Dec 18, 1998Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
70Loss43–23–4 Terron Millett UD12May 29, 1998Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For vacant USBA super lightweight title
69Loss43–22–4 Vince Phillips TKO10 (12)Dec 13, 1997Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.For IBF super lightweight title
68Win43–21–4Kevin SedamKO1 (10)Aug 11, 1997Argosy Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
67Win42–21–4James MartinezTKO2 (?)Apr 19, 1997Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
66Win41–21–4Mike BryanTKO2 (10)Oct 15, 1996Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
65Loss40–21–4 Félix Trinidad KO5 (12)May 18, 1996Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For IBF welterweight title
64Win40–20–4Ralph SoutherlandKO1 (10)Jan 13, 1996Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
63Win39–20–4 Tony Lopez TKO8 (12)Aug 12, 1995MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA super lightweight title
62Win38–20–4 Darryl Tyson TKO10 (12)Apr 29, 1995US Air Arena, Landover, Maryland, U.S.Won USBA super lightweight title
61Win37–20–4Clarence ColemanKO2 (10)Mar 1, 1995Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
60Win36–20–4 Steve Larrimore KO10 (10)Dec 9, 1994Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
59Loss35–20–4 Giovanni Parisi SD10 Sep 17, 1994 MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
58Loss35–19–4 Rafael Ruelas UD12Feb 19, 1994Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Lost IBF lightweight title
57Loss35–18–4 Ed Pollard DQ3 (8)Dec 4, 1993Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
56Win35–17–4 Jorge Páez UD12Jul 17, 1993Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF lightweight title
55Win34–17–4Cruz SaldanaKO2 (10)May 15, 1993Soref Jewish Community Center, Plantation, Florida, U.S.
54Win33–17–4Tracy SpannUD12Jan 10, 1993Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant IBF lightweight title
53Draw32–17–4Tracy SpannTD2 (12) Aug 29, 1992 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.For vacant IBF lightweight title
52Win32–17–3Edison MartinezKO1 (10)Nov 23, 1991Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
51Win31–17–3Felix DubrayKO1 (?)Jul 20, 1991Teatro Ariston, San Remo, Liguria, Italy
50Win30–17–3Eric PodolakTKO5 (10)Jun 18, 1991Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
49Win29–17–3Jose A RiveraKO1 (?)Feb 16, 1991Bingo Hall, Lancaster, South Carolina, U.S.
48Win28–17–3 Steve Larrimore TKO1 (12)Oct 23, 1990Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained USBA lightweight title
47Win27–17–3Luis PortocarreroTKO5 (10)Sep 7, 1990 National Arena, Kingston, Jamaica
46Win26–17–3Tim BrooksUD12Jun 26, 1990 Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Retained USBA lightweight title
45Win25–17–3Mario SalazarTKO2 (?)May 5, 1990 Brown County Arena, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
44Loss24–17–3 Pernell Whitaker UD12Feb 3, 1990 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBC and IBF lightweight titles
43Win24–16–3Carlos BrandiTKO1 (10)Sep 15, 1989 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
42Loss23–16–3John MontesKO10 (10)Nov 22, 1988 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
41Win23–15–3Akwei AddoTKO6 (10)Sep 13, 1988 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
40Win22–15–3 Livingstone Bramble TKO10 (12)Jul 10, 1988 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained USBA lightweight title
39Win21–15–3 Steve Larrimore TKO4 (10)Mar 16, 1988 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38Win20–15–3 Sammy Fuentes TKO1 (10)Feb 12, 1988 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
37Win19–15–3Elvis PerezTKO8 (12)Sep 28, 1987 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Won vacant USBA lightweight title
36Win18–15–3Ronald HaynesKO6 (10)Jul 28, 1987Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
35Draw17–15–3 Livingstone Bramble MD10Apr 3, 1987Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Loss17–15–2Shelton LeBlancUD10Dec 2, 1986Cajun Dome, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
33Loss17–14–2Joey OliveraSD10Oct 7, 1986Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
32Win17–13–2Manuel HernandezKO2 (10)Aug 29, 1986Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
31Draw16–13–2 Frankie Randall SD12Jul 4, 1986Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For vacant USBA lightweight title
30Win16–13–1Shelton LeBlancUD10Apr 11, 1986Sahara Hotel & Casino, Space Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
29Win15–13–1 Roger Mayweather KO6 (10)Mar 12, 1986Sahara Hotel & Casino, Space Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
28Win14–13–1Roberto MendezTKO8 (8)Jan 24, 1986Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27Loss13–13–1 Jimmy Paul UD10Nov 20, 1985Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26Win13–12–1Darryl MartinTKO6 (12)Oct 1, 1985Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won USA Pennsylvania State super lightweight title
25Loss12–12–1 Frankie Randall TKO5 (10)Mar 23, 1985Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.
24Loss12–11–1 Joe Manley UD10Feb 5, 1985Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23Loss12–10–1 Ricky Young SD8Jan 19, 1985Imperial Ballroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22Win12–9–1Marvin GarrisSD8Jan 4, 1985Mayfair Ballroom, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Loss11–9–1Adolfo MedelUD10Nov 14, 1984Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20Win11–8–1 Tyrone Trice TKO1 (10)Jun 28, 1984Riverview Ballroom Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
19Loss10–8–1 Hilmer Kenty UD10Apr 19, 1984Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
18Win10–7–1Luis VegaPTS4Mar 3, 1984Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Win9–7–1Tim DanielsUD4Jan 14, 1984Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win8–7–1David GraytonPTS8Dec 10, 1983Andrews Air Base, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
15Draw7–7–1Ken WillisPTS4Nov 5, 1983Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Loss7–7Anthony FletcherUD10May 22, 1983Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win7–6Jose RodriguezUD6Apr 24, 1983Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12Loss6–6Bobby JohnsonUD8Mar 27, 1983Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11Loss6–5Gerald HayesPTS8Oct 26, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win6–4Lloyd AllenTKO6 (6)Oct 12, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win5–4Antonio NievesSD8Aug 15, 1982Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win4–4Felix McKnightSD4Jul 20, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win3–4Ray EvansTKO4 (?)May 11, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Loss2–4 Jerome Coffee UD8Mar 10, 1982Radisson Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
5Win2–3Felix McKnightPTS4Feb 23, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Loss1–3Rodney WattsPTS4Feb 16, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Loss1–2Angel CalesPTS4Feb 11, 1982Golden Eagle Caterers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win1–1Anthony EnglishKO2 (?)Dec 3, 1981Golden Eagle Caterers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Loss0–1Ray EvansPTS4Nov 5, 1981Golden Eagle Caterers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

See also

Sporting positions
Preceded by USBA Lightweight champion
September 28, 1987 – October 23, 1990
Succeeded by
Carl Griffith
Filled vacancy
IBF Lightweight World champion
January 10, 1993 – February 19, 1994
Succeeded by