Freddie Pendleton

Freddie Pendleton
Born
Freddie Pendleton

(1963-01-05) January 5, 1963 (age 61)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.

Biography

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 KO'd by Ricky Hatton.

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

Professional boxing record

78 fights 47 wins 26 losses
By knockout 35 7
By decision 12 18
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
78 Loss 47–26–5 Ricky Hatton KO 2 (12) Oct 27, 2001 M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, England, U.K. For WBC International light welterweight title
77 Win 47–25–5 Horatio García TKO 1 (12) Jul 21, 2001 Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S. Won vacant IBA Americas welterweight title
76 Draw 46–25–5 Humberto Herrera TD 9 (10) Jan 13, 2001 Barranquilla, Colombia
75 Loss 46–25–4 Ben Tackie KO 1 (10) Aug 18, 2000 Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma, U.S.
74 Win 46–24–4 Gilberto Flores TKO 1 (8) May 12, 2000 Jim Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
73 Win 45–24–4 Ed Goins KO 2 (10) Mar 17, 2000 Jim Davidson Theatre, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.
72 Loss 44–24–4 James Page TKO 11 (12) Jul 24, 1999 Flamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For WBA welterweight title
71 Win 44–23–4 Freddy Rojas KO 5 (10) Dec 18, 1998 Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
70 Loss 43–23–4 Terron Millett UD 12 May 29, 1998 Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For vacant USBA super lightweight title
69 Loss 43–22–4 Vince Phillips TKO 10 (12) Dec 13, 1997 Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. For IBF super lightweight title
68 Win 43–21–4 Kevin Sedam KO 1 (10) Aug 11, 1997 Argosy Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
67 Win 42–21–4 James Martinez TKO 2 (?) Apr 19, 1997 Memorial Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
66 Win 41–21–4 Mike Bryan TKO 2 (10) Oct 15, 1996 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
65 Loss 40–21–4 Félix Trinidad KO 5 (12) May 18, 1996 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For IBF welterweight title
64 Win 40–20–4 Ralph Southerland KO 1 (10) Jan 13, 1996 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
63 Win 39–20–4 Tony Lopez TKO 8 (12) Aug 12, 1995 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained USBA super lightweight title
62 Win 38–20–4 Darryl Tyson TKO 10 (12) Apr 29, 1995 US Air Arena, Landover, Maryland, U.S. Won USBA super lightweight title
61 Win 37–20–4 Clarence Coleman KO 2 (10) Mar 1, 1995 Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
60 Win 36–20–4 Steve Larrimore KO 10 (10) Dec 9, 1994 Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
59 Loss 35–20–4 Giovanni Parisi SD 10 Sep 17, 1994 MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
58 Loss 35–19–4 Rafael Ruelas UD 12 Feb 19, 1994 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Lost IBF lightweight title
57 Loss 35–18–4 Ed Pollard DQ 3 (8) Dec 4, 1993 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
56 Win 35–17–4 Jorge Páez UD 12 Jul 17, 1993 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBF lightweight title
55 Win 34–17–4 Cruz Saldana KO 2 (10) May 15, 1993 Soref Jewish Community Center, Plantation, Florida, U.S.
54 Win 33–17–4 Tracy Spann UD 12 Jan 10, 1993 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won vacant IBF lightweight title
53 Draw 32–17–4 Tracy Spann TD 2 (12) Aug 29, 1992 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S. For vacant IBF lightweight title
52 Win 32–17–3 Edison Martinez KO 1 (10) Nov 23, 1991 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
51 Win 31–17–3 Felix Dubray KO 1 (?) Jul 20, 1991 Teatro Ariston, San Remo, Liguria, Italy
50 Win 30–17–3 Eric Podolak TKO 5 (10) Jun 18, 1991 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
49 Win 29–17–3 Jose A Rivera KO 1 (?) Feb 16, 1991 Bingo Hall, Lancaster, South Carolina, U.S.
48 Win 28–17–3 Steve Larrimore TKO 1 (12) Oct 23, 1990 Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained USBA lightweight title
47 Win 27–17–3 Luis Portocarrero TKO 5 (10) Sep 7, 1990 National Arena, Kingston, Jamaica
46 Win 26–17–3 Tim Brooks UD 12 Jun 26, 1990 Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S. Retained USBA lightweight title
45 Win 25–17–3 Mario Salazar TKO 2 (?) May 5, 1990 Brown County Arena, Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
44 Loss 24–17–3 Pernell Whitaker UD 12 Feb 3, 1990 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For WBC and IBF lightweight titles
43 Win 24–16–3 Carlos Brandi TKO 1 (10) Sep 15, 1989 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
42 Loss 23–16–3 John Montes KO 10 (10) Nov 22, 1988 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
41 Win 23–15–3 Akwei Addo TKO 6 (10) Sep 13, 1988 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
40 Win 22–15–3 Livingstone Bramble TKO 10 (12) Jul 10, 1988 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained USBA lightweight title
39 Win 21–15–3 Steve Larrimore TKO 4 (10) Mar 16, 1988 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38 Win 20–15–3 Sammy Fuentes TKO 1 (10) Feb 12, 1988 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 19–15–3 Elvis Perez TKO 8 (12) Sep 28, 1987 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Won vacant USBA lightweight title
36 Win 18–15–3 Ronald Haynes KO 6 (10) Jul 28, 1987 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
35 Draw 17–15–3 Livingstone Bramble MD 10 Apr 3, 1987 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34 Loss 17–15–2 Shelton LeBlanc UD 10 Dec 2, 1986 Cajun Dome, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
33 Loss 17–14–2 Joey Olivera SD 10 Oct 7, 1986 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
32 Win 17–13–2 Manuel Hernandez KO 2 (10) Aug 29, 1986 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
31 Draw 16–13–2 Frankie Randall SD 12 Jul 4, 1986 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For vacant USBA lightweight title
30 Win 16–13–1 Shelton LeBlanc UD 10 Apr 11, 1986 Sahara Hotel & Casino, Space Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
29 Win 15–13–1 Roger Mayweather KO 6 (10) Mar 12, 1986 Sahara Hotel & Casino, Space Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
28 Win 14–13–1 Roberto Mendez TKO 8 (8) Jan 24, 1986 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Loss 13–13–1 Jimmy Paul UD 10 Nov 20, 1985 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Win 13–12–1 Darryl Martin TKO 6 (12) Oct 1, 1985 Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won USA Pennsylvania State super lightweight title
25 Loss 12–12–1 Frankie Randall TKO 5 (10) Mar 23, 1985 Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.
24 Loss 12–11–1 Joe Manley UD 10 Feb 5, 1985 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Loss 12–10–1 Ricky Young SD 8 Jan 19, 1985 Imperial Ballroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Win 12–9–1 Marvin Garris SD 8 Jan 4, 1985 Mayfair Ballroom, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21 Loss 11–9–1 Adolfo Medel UD 10 Nov 14, 1984 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20 Win 11–8–1 Tyrone Trice TKO 1 (10) Jun 28, 1984 Riverview Ballroom Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
19 Loss 10–8–1 Hilmer Kenty UD 10 Apr 19, 1984 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
18 Win 10–7–1 Luis Vega PTS 4 Mar 3, 1984 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Win 9–7–1 Tim Daniels UD 4 Jan 14, 1984 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Win 8–7–1 David Grayton PTS 8 Dec 10, 1983 Andrews Air Base, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
15 Draw 7–7–1 Ken Willis PTS 4 Nov 5, 1983 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Loss 7–7 Anthony Fletcher UD 10 May 22, 1983 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 7–6 Jose Rodriguez UD 6 Apr 24, 1983 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Loss 6–6 Bobby Johnson UD 8 Mar 27, 1983 Watres Armory, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Loss 6–5 Gerald Hayes PTS 8 Oct 26, 1982 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Win 6–4 Lloyd Allen TKO 6 (6) Oct 12, 1982 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Win 5–4 Antonio Nieves SD 8 Aug 15, 1982 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Win 4–4 Felix McKnight SD 4 Jul 20, 1982 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Win 3–4 Ray Evans TKO 4 (?) May 11, 1982 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Loss 2–4 Jerome Coffee UD 8 Mar 10, 1982 Radisson Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
5 Win 2–3 Felix McKnight PTS 4 Feb 23, 1982 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Loss 1–3 Rodney Watts PTS 4 Feb 16, 1982 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Loss 1–2 Angel Cales PTS 4 Feb 11, 1982 Golden Eagle Caterers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 1–1 Anthony English KO 2 (?) Dec 3, 1981 Golden Eagle Caterers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Ray Evans PTS 4 Nov 5, 1981 Golden 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