# Sandy Saddler

Joseph "Sandy" Saddler (June 23, 1926 – September 18, 2001) was an American professional boxer. He was a two-time featherweight world champion, having also held the super featherweight title. Over his twelve-year career (1944–56), Saddler scored 104 knockouts and was stopped only once himself, in his second professional fight, by Jock Leslie. Considered to be one of the hardest hitting featherweights, Saddler was ranked number five on The Ring magazine's list of "100 Greatest Punchers of All Time". His nephew is Grandmaster Flash.

## Professional career

Saddler is best known for his four-bout series with Willie Pep. However, he had 93 fights prior to facing Pep.

### Early career

Saddler turned Pro at Bantamweight winning his pro-debut & losing his second fight, he fought 10 more times at Bantamweight & had a record of 85-6-2 prior to facing Willie Pep, Saddler record included a loss to Phil Terranova & a Draw with Jimmy Carter

### Facing Willie Pep

The two first faced off on October 29, 1948. Pep was the reigning featherweight champion of the world, and coming into the fight boasted a record of 134-1-1 (43 KO). Saddler was the underdog & captured the title by knocking Pep down four times en route to a four-round knockout victory. This was only the second time that Pep was beaten, Sammy Angott beat him in 1943, and first time he was ever stopped in 137 bouts.
Pep then recaptured the crown on February 11, 1949, by outpointing Saddler over 15 rounds. Saddler regained the crown on September 8, 1950, by a TKO in the eighth round. Pep quit after dislocating his shoulder. The pair fought their last fight on September 26, 1951. In one of the dirtiest championship fights ever fought, Saddler won when the fight was stopped in the tenth round.
Saddler fought several other notable opponents during his career. He knocked out future lightweight champion Joe Brown, as well as lightweight champions Lauro Salas and Paddy DeMarco. Saddler beat lightweight champion Jimmy Carter, knocked out future junior lightweight champion Gabriel "Flash" Elorde, and lost to Larry Boardman.

## Professional boxing record

| 163 fights | 145 wins | 16 losses |
| By knockout | 104 | 1 |
| By decision | 41 | 14 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 163 | Loss | 145–16–2 | Larry Boardman | UD | 10 | Apr 14, 1956 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| 162 | Win | 145–15–2 | George Monroe | TKO | 3 (10), 1:59 | Feb 13, 1956 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 161 | Win | 144–15–2 | Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde | TKO | 13 (15), 0:59 | Jan 18, 1956 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California, US | Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles |
| 160 | Win | 143–15–2 | Dave Gallardo | TKO | 6 (10) | Dec 12, 1955 | Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, US | |
| 159 | Loss | 142–15–2 | Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde | UD | 10 | Jul 20, 1955 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines | |
| 158 | Win | 142–14–2 | Kaneko Shigeji | TKO | 6 (10) | Jul 8, 1955 | Korakuen Baseball Stadium, Japan | |
| 157 | Loss | 141–14–2 | Joey Lopes | UD | 10 | May 24, 1955 | Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, US | |
| 156 | Win | 141–13–2 | Kenny Davis | TKO | 5 (10), 2:57 | Apr 5, 1955 | Civic Center, Butte, Montana, US | |
| 155 | Win | 140–13–2 | Teddy Davis | UD | 15 | Feb 25, 1955 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles |
| 154 | Win | 139–13–2 | Lulu Perez | KO | 4 (10), 1:34 | Jan 17, 1955 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| 153 | Win | 138–13–2 | Bobby Woods | UD | 10 | Dec 10, 1954 | Coliseum, Spokane, Washington, US | |
| 152 | Win | 137–13–2 | Ray Famechon | RTD | 5 (10) | Oct 25, 1954 | Palais des Sports, Paris, France | |
| 151 | Win | 136–13–2 | Baby Neff Ortiz | KO | 3 (10), 1:04 | Sep 27, 1954 | Nuevo Circo, Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 150 | Win | 135–13–2 | Jackie Blair | KO | 1 (10) | Aug 30, 1954 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 149 | Win | 134–13–2 | Libby Manzo | TKO | 10 (10) | Jul 5, 1954 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 148 | Loss | 133–13–2 | Hoacine Khalfi | SD | 10 | May 17, 1954 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 147 | Win | 133–12–2 | Augie Salazar | TKO | 7 (10), 1:12 | Apr 1, 1954 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US | Bout stopped because of several cuts suffered by Salazar |
| 146 | Win | 132–12–2 | Charlie Slaughter | TKO | 4 (10), 1:20 | Mar 4, 1954 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, US | Slaughter threw up his hands and walked back to his corner ending the fight |
| 145 | Win | 131–12–2 | Bill Bossio | TKO | 9 (10), 2:35 | Apr 15, 1954 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 144 | Win | 130–12–2 | Tommy Collins | TKO | 5 (10), 2:20 | Mar 17, 1952 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| 143 | Loss | 129–12–2 | Armand Savoie | DQ | 3 (10) | Mar 3, 1952 | Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| 142 | Loss | 129–11–2 | George Araujo | UD | 10 | Jan 14, 1952 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| 141 | Loss | 129–10–2 | Paddy DeMarco | SD | 10 | Dec 7, 1951 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 140 | Win | 129–9–2 | Willie Pep | RTD | 9 (15) | Sep 26, 1951 | Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US | Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles |
| 139 | Loss | 128–9–2 | Paddy DeMarco | SD | 10 | Aug 27, 1951 | Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | |
| 138 | Win | 128–8–2 | Hermie Freeman | TKO | 5 (10), 0:47 | Aug 20, 1951 | Toppi Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 137 | Win | 127–8–2 | Angel Olivieri | KO | 5 (10), 0:30 | Jun 30, 1951 | Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 136 | Win | 126–8–2 | Mario Salinas | KO | 5 (10) | Jun 22, 1951 | Teatro Circo Caupolicán, Santiago de Chile, Chile | |
| 135 | Win | 125–8–2 | Oscar Flores | KO | 1 (12) | Jun 16, 1951 | Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 134 | Win | 124–8–2 | Alfredo Prada | KO | 4 (12) | Jun 2, 1951 | Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| 133 | Win | 123–8–2 | Harry LaSane | UD | 10 | May 5, 1951 | Arena, Hershey, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 132 | Win | 122–8–2 | Freddie Herman | RTD | 5 (10) | Apr 3, 1951 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| 131 | Win | 121–8–2 | Lauro Salas | TKO | 6 (10), 1:50 | Mar 27, 1951 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | Cuts |
| 130 | Win | 120–8–2 | Diego Sosa | KO | 2 (10) | Feb 28, 1951 | Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba | Retained NBA junior lightweight title |
| 129 | Win | 119–8–2 | Jesse Underwood | UD | 10 | Jan 23, 1951 | Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US | |
| 128 | Loss | 118–8–2 | Del Flanagan | UD | 10 | Dec 6, 1950 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| 127 | Win | 118–7–2 | Charley Riley | MD | 10 | Nov 1, 1950 | Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, US | |
| 126 | Win | 117–7–2 | Harry LaSane | UD | 10 | Oct 12, 1950 | Kiel Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, US | |
| 125 | Win | 116–7–2 | Willie Pep | RTD | 8 (15) | Sep 8, 1950 | Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, US | Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles |
| 124 | Win | 115–7–2 | Leroy Willis | RTD | 2 (10) | Jun 30, 1950 | Long Beach Stadium, Long Beach, California, US | |
| 123 | Win | 114–7–2 | Johnny Forte | KO | 3 (10), 1:03 | Jun 19, 1950 | Oakwood Stadium, Toronto, Canada | |
| 122 | Win | 113–7–2 | Miguel Acevedo | TKO | 6 (10) | May 25, 1950 | Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US | |
| 121 | Win | 112–7–2 | Jesse Underwood | PTS | 10 | Apr 29, 1950 | Mara's Arena, Waterbury, Connecticut, US | |
| 120 | Win | 111–7–2 | Lauro Salas | TKO | 9 (15), 2:15 | Apr 18, 1950 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US | Retained NBA junior lightweight title |
| 119 | Win | 110–7–2 | Reuben Davis | TKO | 7 (10) | Apr 10, 1950 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 118 | Win | 109–7–2 | Luis Ramos | TKO | 3 (10), 2:40 | Feb 20, 1950 | Mutual Street Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| 117 | Win | 108–7–2 | Chuck Burton | KO | 1 (10), 1:12 | Feb 6, 1950 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| 116 | Win | 107–7–2 | Pedro Firpo | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 22, 1950 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 115 | Win | 106–7–2 | Paulie Jackson | KO | 1 (10) | Jan 16, 1950 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 114 | Win | 105–7–2 | Orlando Zulueta | SD | 10 | Dec 6, 1949 | Cleveland, Ohio, US | Won vacant NBA junior lightweight title |
| 113 | Win | 104–7–2 | Leroy Willis | UD | 10 | Nov 7, 1949 | Sports Arena, Toledo, Ohio, US | |
| 112 | Win | 103–7–2 | Paddy DeMarco | RTD | 9 (10) | Oct 28, 1949 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 111 | Win | 102–7–2 | Proctor Heinhold | TKO | 2 (10), 2:02 | Sep 26, 1949 | McNearney Stadium, Schenectady, New York, US | |
| 110 | Win | 101–7–2 | Harold Dade | PTS | 10 | Sep 2, 1949 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
| 109 | Win | 100–7–2 | Alfredo Escobar | TKO | 9 (10), 0:12 | Aug 23, 1949 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| 108 | Win | 99–7–2 | Johnny Rowe | TKO | 8 (10), 2:53 | Aug 8, 1949 | Coney Island Velodrome, New York City, New York, US | |
| 107 | Win | 98–7–2 | Chuck Burton | TKO | 5 (10), 1:34 | Aug 2, 1949 | Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US | |
| 106 | Win | 97–7–2 | Gordon House | TKO | 4 (10) | Jul 15, 1949 | Long Beach Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 105 | Win | 96–7–2 | Luis Ramos | KO | 5 (10), 1:54 | Jun 23, 1949 | Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 104 | Win | 95–7–2 | Jim Keery | KO | 4 (10) | Jun 2, 1949 | White City Stadium, London, England, UK | |
| 103 | Win | 94–7–2 | Ermanno Bonetti | KO | 2 (10), 1:43 | Apr 18, 1949 | Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 102 | Win | 93–7–2 | Felix Ramirez | PTS | 10 | Mar 21, 1949 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 101 | Loss | 92–7–2 | Willie Pep | UD | 15 | Feb 11, 1949 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles |
| 100 | Win | 92–6–2 | Young Finnigan | KO | 5 (10), 2:52 | Jan 16, 1949 | Estadio Olimpico, Panama City, Panama | |
| 99 | Win | 91–6–2 | Terry Young | TKO | 10 (10), 0:37 | Dec 17, 1948 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 98 | Win | 90–6–2 | Eddie Giosa | KO | 2 (10), 1:34 | Dec 7, 1948 | Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US | |
| 97 | Win | 89–6–2 | Dennis Pat Brady | UD | 10 | Nov 29, 1948 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| 96 | Win | 88–6–2 | Tomas Beato | TKO | 2 (10), 2:22 | Nov 19, 1948 | State Armory, Bridgeport, Connecticut, US | |
| 95 | Win | 87–6–2 | Willie Pep | KO | 4 (15), 2:38 | Oct 29, 1948 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring featherweight titles |
| 94 | Win | 86–6–2 | Willie Roache | TKO | 3 (10), 1:29 | Oct 11, 1948 | Arena, New Haven, Connecticut, US | |
| 93 | Win | 85–6–2 | Aquilino Allen | KO | 2 (10), 1:29 | Aug 22, 1948 | Arena de Colon, Colon City, Panama | |
| 92 | Win | 84–6–2 | Kid Zefine | KO | 2 (10), 1:05 | Aug 15, 1948 | Arena de Colon, Colon City, Panama | |
| 91 | Loss | 83–6–2 | Chico Rosa | SD | 10 | Jun 29, 1948 | Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii | |
| 90 | Win | 83–5–2 | Harry LaSane | UD | 10 | May 24, 1948 | Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US | |
| 89 | Win | 82–5–2 | Allan Tanner | KO | 5 (10) | Apr 24, 1948 | Swingsters Square Garden, San Nicolas, Aruba | |
| 88 | Win | 81–5–2 | Jose Alberto Diaz | TKO | 7 (10) | Apr 17, 1948 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 87 | Win | 80–5–2 | Luis Monagas | KO | 3 (10) | Apr 10, 1948 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 86 | Win | 79–5–2 | Bobby Timpson | PTS | 10 | Mar 23, 1948 | Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US | |
| 85 | Win | 78–5–2 | Thompson Harmon | TKO | 8 (10), 2:02 | Mar 8, 1948 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| 84 | Win | 77–5–2 | Archie Wilmer | PTS | 8 | Mar 5, 1948 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 83 | Win | 76–5–2 | Joey Angelo | UD | 10 | Feb 9, 1948 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 82 | Win | 75–5–2 | Charley Noel | PTS | 10 | Feb 2, 1948 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| 81 | Win | 74–5–2 | Orlando Zulueta | PTS | 10 | Dec 13, 1947 | Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba | |
| 80 | Win | 73–5–2 | Lino Garcia | KO | 3 (10) | Dec 5, 1947 | Palacio de Deportes, Havana, Cuba | |
| 79 | Win | 72–5–2 | Kid Barquerito | KO | 5 (10) | Nov 9, 1947 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 78 | Win | 71–5–2 | Lino Garcia | KO | 2 (?) | Oct 26, 1947 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 77 | Win | 70–5–2 | Al Pennino | TKO | 4 (10), 1:06 | Oct 13, 1947 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 76 | Loss | 69–5–2 | Humberto Sierra | SD | 10 | Oct 3, 1947 | Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US | |
| 75 | Win | 69–4–2 | Angelo Ambrosano | KO | 2 (8), 2:55 | Sep 17, 1947 | Jamaica Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 74 | Win | 68–4–2 | Miguel Acevedo | TKO | 7 (8), 3:00 | Aug 29, 1947 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 73 | Win | 67–4–2 | Leslie Harris | TKO | 5 (10) | Aug 14, 1947 | Bader Field, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 72 | Win | 66–4–2 | Oscar Calles | KO | 5 (10), 0:30 | Jul 26, 1947 | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| 71 | Draw | 65–4–2 | Jimmy Carter | MD | 10 | Jun 3, 1947 | Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, US | |
| 70 | Win | 65–4–1 | Melvin Bartholomew | UD | 10 | May 9, 1947 | Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | |
| 69 | Win | 64–4–1 | Joe Brown | RTD | 2 (10) | May 2, 1947 | Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | |
| 68 | Win | 63–4–1 | Charley 'Cabey' Lewis | UD | 10 | Apr 14, 1947 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 67 | Win | 62–4–1 | Carlos Malacara | PTS | 10 | Mar 29, 1947 | El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 66 | Win | 61–4–1 | Leonardo Lopez | KO | 2 (10) | Mar 8, 1947 | Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 65 | Win | 60–4–1 | Larry Thomas | TKO | 2 (6), 2:59 | Feb 7, 1947 | Armory, Asbury Park, New Jersey, US | |
| 64 | Win | 59–4–1 | Humberto Zavala | TKO | 7 (10), 1:57 | Jan 27, 1947 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 63 | Win | 58–4–1 | George 'Dusty' Brown | KO | 4 (10), 2:33 | Jan 20, 1947 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| 62 | Win | 57–4–1 | Leonard Caesar | KO | 2 (6) | Dec 30, 1946 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 61 | Win | 56–4–1 | Luis Marquez | TKO | 2 (6) | Dec 26, 1946 | Jamaica Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 60 | Win | 55–4–1 | Clyde English | KO | 3 (6) | Dec 9, 1946 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| 59 | Win | 54–4–1 | Artie Price | UD | 10 | Nov 12, 1946 | Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| 58 | Win | 53–4–1 | Joe Rodriguez | KO | 3 (8) | Oct 10, 1946 | Hamid's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 57 | Win | 52–4–1 | Pedro Firpo | PTS | 10 | Aug 22, 1946 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | |
| 56 | Win | 51–4–1 | Dom Amoroso | KO | 2 (10), 1:59 | Aug 5, 1946 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 55 | Loss | 50–4–1 | Phil Terranova | UD | 10 | Jul 23, 1946 | University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| 54 | Win | 50–3–1 | Georgie Cooper | TKO | 7 (10) | Jul 10, 1946 | Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US | |
| 53 | Win | 49–3–1 | Cedric Flournoy | TKO | 5 (8) | Jun 13, 1946 | University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| 52 | Win | 48–3–1 | Pedro Firpo | PTS | 8 | Apr 25, 1946 | Hamid's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 51 | Win | 47–3–1 | Johnny Wolgast | PTS | 8 | Apr 11, 1946 | Hamid's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 50 | Win | 46–3–1 | Ralph LaSalle | KO | 1 (6) | Apr 8, 1946 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 49 | Loss | 45–3–1 | Bobby McQuillar | UD | 10 | Feb 18, 1946 | Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| 48 | Win | 45–2–1 | Arbrie Bowie | KO | 1 (6) | Jan 17, 1946 | Armory, Orange, New Jersey, US | |
| 47 | Win | 44–2–1 | Filiberto Osario | PTS | 6 | Dec 21, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 46 | Win | 43–2–1 | Joey Monteiro | UD | 8 | Dec 14, 1945 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, US | |
| 45 | Win | 42–2–1 | Benny Daniels | SD | 6 | Dec 3, 1945 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| 44 | Win | 41–2–1 | Richie Miyashiro | PTS | 6 | Sep 21, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 43 | Win | 40–2–1 | Earl Mintz | KO | 1 (8) | Aug 27, 1945 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 42 | Win | 39–2–1 | Bobby English | KO | 3 (8), 0:30 | Aug 20, 1945 | Rhode Island Auditorium, Providence, Rhode Island, US | |
| 41 | Win | 38–2–1 | Lou Langley | KO | 1 (6) | Aug 16, 1945 | Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 40 | Win | 37–2–1 | Luis Rivera | TKO | 4 (6), 2:27 | Jul 30, 1945 | Queensboro Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 39 | Win | 36–2–1 | Joey Monteiro | TKO | 5 (6) | Jul 24, 1945 | MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 38 | Win | 35–2–1 | Herbie Jones | TKO | 3 (6) | Jul 23, 1945 | Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 37 | Win | 34–2–1 | Leo Methot | KO | 1 (6) | Jun 29, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 36 | Win | 33–2–1 | Bobby Washington | TKO | 2 (6) | Jun 25, 1945 | Fair Grounds Arena, Allentown, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 35 | Win | 32–2–1 | Caswell Harris | TKO | 2 (6), 3:00 | Jun 18, 1945 | Coliseum, Baltimore, Maryland, US | |
| 34 | Win | 31–2–1 | Chilindrina Valencia | TKO | 9 (10) | Apr 30, 1945 | Arcadia Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| 33 | Win | 30–2–1 | Willie Anderson | TKO | 4 (8), 3:00 | Apr 20, 1945 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | |
| 32 | Win | 29–2–1 | Jimmy Allen | KO | 1 (6) | Apr 2, 1945 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 31 | Win | 28–2–1 | Georgie Knox | TKO | 4 (8), 2:48 | Mar 22, 1945 | Convention Hall, Camden, New Jersey, US | |
| 30 | Win | 27–2–1 | Joey Monteiro | KO | 4 (6) | Mar 19, 1945 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 29 | Win | 26–2–1 | Harold Gibson | PTS | 6 | Mar 10, 1945 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 28 | Win | 25–2–1 | Johnny Booker | TKO | 2 (4) | Mar 8, 1945 | Masonic Hall, Highland Park, New Jersey, US | |
| 27 | Win | 24–2–1 | Joey Gatto | TKO | 1 (6) | Feb 19, 1945 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 26 | Win | 23–2–1 | Benny May | PTS | 6 | Jan 26, 1945 | Masonic Hall, Highland Park, New Jersey, US | |
| 25 | Win | 22–2–1 | Joey Puig | KO | 1 (6) | Jan 22, 1945 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 24 | Win | 21–2–1 | Lucky Johnson | KO | 1 (6) | Jan 15, 1945 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 23 | Win | 20–2–1 | Tony Oshiro | PTS | 6 | Jan 13, 1945 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 22 | Win | 19–2–1 | Midget Mayo | KO | 3 (6) | Dec 26, 1944 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 21 | Win | 18–2–1 | Earl Mintz | KO | 2 (6) | Dec 16, 1944 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 20 | Win | 17–2–1 | Tony Oshiro | TKO | 5 (6), 1:42 | Dec 12, 1944 | Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| 19 | Win | 16–2–1 | Percy Cabey Lewis | KO | 1 (6) | Nov 28, 1944 | Jersey City Gardens, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| 18 | Win | 15–2–1 | Manuel Torres | TKO | 5 (6), 2:06 | Nov 24, 1944 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 17 | Win | 14–2–1 | Ken Tompkins | KO | 1 (6) | Nov 13, 1944 | Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US | |
| 16 | Win | 13–2–1 | Manuel Torres | PTS | 6 | Nov 11, 1944 | Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US | |
| 15 | Win | 12–2–1 | Cliff Smith | PTS | 6 | Aug 18, 1944 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 14 | Win | 11–2–1 | Georgie Knox | TKO | 3 (6) | Aug 8, 1944 | MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 13 | Win | 10–2–1 | Al Pennino | PTS | 6 | Jul 25, 1944 | MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 12 | Win | 9–2–1 | Benny Saladino | TKO | 3 (6) | Jul 18, 1944 | MacArthur Stadium, New York City, New York, US | |
| 11 | Win | 8–2–1 | Clyde English | PTS | 6 | Jul 11, 1944 | Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 10 | Draw | 7–2–1 | Lou Alter | PTS | 4 | Jun 23, 1944 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 9 | Loss | 7–2 | Lou Alter | PTS | 6 | Jun 15, 1944 | Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US | |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Jose Aponte Torres | PTS | 6 | Jun 13, 1944 | Roosevelt Stadium, Union City, New Jersey, US | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Domingo Diaz | PTS | 6 | May 23, 1944 | Grotto Auditorium, Jersey City, New Jersey, US | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Jose Aponte Torres | PTS | 6 | May 15, 1944 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Jose Aponte Torres | PTS | 6 | May 8, 1944 | Arena, Trenton, New Jersey, US | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Joe Landry | KO | 1 (6), 2:12 | Apr 17, 1944 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Al King | KO | 2 (6) | Mar 27, 1944 | Valley Arena, Holyoke, Massachusetts, US | |
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Jock Leslie | TKO | 3 (6), 2:40 | Mar 21, 1944 | Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Earl Roys | PTS | 8 | Mar 7, 1944 | Auditorium, Hartford, Connecticut, US | |

## Titles in boxing
### Major world titles

* NYSAC featherweight champion (126 lbs) (2×)
* NBA (WBA) featherweight champion (126 lbs) (2×)
* NBA (WBA) super featherweight champion (130 lbs)

### The Ring magazine titles

* The Ring featherweight champion (126 lbs) (2×)

### Undisputed titles

* Undisputed featherweight champion (2×)

## After boxing

Saddler retired from boxing in 1956, aged 30, after an eye injury sustained in a traffic accident. He later became a trainer and helped train the young George Foreman in the 1970s, including Foreman's first Heavyweight Championship of the World reign. In 2003, he was ranked #5 on the Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time.
In 1990, Saddler was inducted into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame. He is the Uncle of Joseph Saddler, better known as Grandmaster Flash. Saddler died on September 18, 2001.