It is interesting how different styles make fights; before Willie Pep first fought Sandy Sadler, Mr. Pep thought he would have no trouble with Mr. Sadler because he had already beaten several fighters like Humberto Sierra and Phil Terranova who had previously beaten Sandy Sadler. On Oct. 10,1948 Willie Pep was KO'ed by Sandy Sadler in the 4th round, the first time in his up till then 137 fight career that Willie Pep had been stopped. It was only the second loss in Willie Pep's career, and it came at the end of a 72-0-1 streak.
What an entertaining fight! Saddler too big, strong and rough for magnificent Willie. But the "Wisp" put on a show that makes him a winner in my eyes. We miss you, Pep.
pep learned judo espeically for saddler. he knew that saddler was going to clinch and punch, and was looking for a way to minimize that quality. thus, judo.
this is fucking hilarious. these guys are pretty desparate. saddler actually shoves the ref out of the way, and then they all get tangled together and the ref goes down. dude this is classic. i really like peps style. satisfying to watch
I agree, one has to actually watch the magnificent footwork and exceptional defense--plus excellent punching technique--to understand just how great Pep was as a boxer. His footwork is amazing, just absolutely flawless and a pleasure to watch. A pure stylist; indeed, the greatest boxing stylist ever.
my father told me about this fight , he said it was the dirtiest fight ever, now that i see it, i think he was right..... willie pep and sandy saddler two all time great fighters makes this a must see , thanks for the post.
I'm looking at this and saying WOW!!! Pep was real smooth!! Sandler was Huge. As far as dirty they BOTH were. Pep tripping, healing, thumbs, etc. Sandler hitting behind the head, plus the above. So they both were dirty. Willie was just trying to beat Sandler off him.That body shot paralyzed willie's left leg. look at the replay. Much, much respect for these legends.
It also bears mentioning that in even the first fight against Saddler, Pep had well over 100 professional fights under his belt. Nowadays, a fighter is considered shopworn at around 40 fights usually, and totally shot at 60+ (even as evasive as Pep was). I'm not trying to strip Saddler of the credit he deserves for beating a great fighter like Pep, but it is something to consider.
It is interesting how different styles make fights; before Willie Pep first fought Sandy Sadler, Mr. Pep thought he would have no trouble with Mr. Sadler because he had already beaten several fighters like Humberto Sierra and Phil Terranova who had previously beaten Sandy Sadler. On Oct. 10,1948 Willie Pep was KO'ed by Sandy Sadler in the 4th round, the first time in his up till then 137 fight career that Willie Pep had been stopped. It was only the second loss in Willie Pep's career, and it came at the end of a 72-0-1 streak.
This was a dirty fight but these dudes became friends after their careers...
What an entertaining fight! Saddler too big, strong and rough for magnificent Willie. But the "Wisp" put on a show that makes him a winner in my eyes. We miss you, Pep.
pep learned judo espeically for saddler. he knew that saddler was going to clinch and punch, and was looking for a way to minimize that quality. thus, judo.
this is fucking hilarious. these guys are pretty desparate. saddler actually shoves the ref out of the way, and then they all get tangled together and the ref goes down. dude this is classic. i really like peps style. satisfying to watch
Beautiful movement by Willie Pep. Saddler great fighter! Two of the the greatest Feathers of all time!
Hahaha, Pep learned JUDO to learn how to better fight Saddler. This was basically an MMA fight with the amount of clincwork involved.
I agree, one has to actually watch the magnificent footwork and exceptional defense--plus excellent punching technique--to understand just how great Pep was as a boxer. His footwork is amazing, just absolutely flawless and a pleasure to watch. A pure stylist; indeed, the greatest boxing stylist ever.
Even while losing, Pep was still beautiful to watch.
Back in the day when you needed 150 fights to be known
Saddler look like he's at least a weight class above Pep tho.
Ahahaha the end of the 5th round. I love W. Pep. Saddler was Foreman boxing coach I think.
people talk like they really watch willie pep fights
my father told me about this fight , he said it was the dirtiest fight ever, now that i see it, i think he was right..... willie pep and sandy saddler two all time great fighters makes this a must see , thanks for the post.
thanks for the uploiad
this was a dirty fight
i wanna see the 2nd fight between the two
I'm looking at this and saying WOW!!! Pep was real smooth!! Sandler was Huge. As far as dirty they BOTH were. Pep tripping, healing, thumbs, etc. Sandler hitting behind the head, plus the above. So they both were dirty. Willie was just trying to beat Sandler off him.That body shot paralyzed willie's left leg. look at the replay. Much, much respect for these legends.
Damn willie pep was nice with it slick for sn old school boxer now i know all them stories were true
thank you
Saddler had Pep's number. Thats about it!! Thats boxing
It also bears mentioning that in even the first fight against Saddler, Pep had well over 100 professional fights under his belt. Nowadays, a fighter is considered shopworn at around 40 fights usually, and totally shot at 60+ (even as evasive as Pep was). I'm not trying to strip Saddler of the credit he deserves for beating a great fighter like Pep, but it is something to consider.