Who is the greatest ever Featherweight?

[The Fightfan]

Sandy Sadler

I agree with this one Sandy manhandled Pep like he was his bitch in most of the fight's. Except the one were Pep ran and ran, tap and tap his way to victory.

Sandy Saddler easily the best so far.

[Master]

Sandy Sadler

I agree with this one Sandy manhandled Pep like he was his bitch in most of the fight's. Except the one were Pep ran and ran, tap and tap his way to victory.

Sandy Saddler easily the best so far.

Joseph "Sandy" Sadler was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 23, 1926, and died on September 18, 2001. He was a two-time featherweight world champion, and also held the junior lightweight crown. Over his twelve-year career (1944-1956), Sadler scored 103 knockouts. He was stopped only once, in his second pro fight, by Jock Leslie. His final record was 145-16-2.

Saddler is best known for his four-bout series with boxing legend Willie Pep. The two first faced off on 29 October 1948. Pep was the reigning featherweight champion of the world, and coming into the fight boasted a record of 134-1-1. Pep had not lost since Sammy Angott beat him by decision on 3 March 1943, a span of 74 fights. Sadler captured the title by knocking Pep down four times en route to a four-round knockout victory. Pep then recaptured the crown on 11 February 1949 by outpointing Saddler over 15 rounds, in what is considered one of the greatest boxing exhibitions ever seen. Sadler regained the crown on 8 September 1950 by a TKO in the eight round. Pep quit after dislocating his shoulder. The pair fought their last fight on 26 September 1951. In one of the dirtiest championship fights ever fought, Sadler won when the fight was stopped in the tenth round. Sadler fought many other notable opponents during his career. He knocked out future lightweight champion Joe Brown, as well as lightweight champions Lara Salas and Paddy DeMarco. Sadler beat lightweight champion Jimmy Carter, knocked out future junior lightweight champion Gabriel "Flash" Elorde, and lost to Larry Boardman.