Freddie Pendleton

Who is Freddie Pendleton?

Freddie Pendleton is a retired professional boxer in the lightweight division.

Known as "Fearless", Pendleton had a 1-5 amateur career & turned pro in 1981 losing to Ray Evans at the Golden Eagle Caterers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Pendleton won his first title in October 1985 knocking out Darryl Martin in the 6th round earning him the Pennsylvania State light welterweight title.

In March 1986, "Fearless", who was at the time, took on Roger Mayweather at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada shocking the hotel by knocking out Roger in the 6th round for a TKO win.

Four months later, Pendleton took on Frankie Randall 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. 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.