“Fearless” Freddie Pendleton interview: I was robbed of my world title

Former IBF lightweight champ Freddie Pendleton had some career; facing the biggest and best names of the 1980s and ’90s. “Fearless” was the Philly warrior’s nickname and fearless Pendleton really was.

Many a fighter would have given up after losing their pro debut – let alone 12 more of their next 26 fights, as was the case with Pendleton. But quit is not a word in this champion’s vocabulary. Tough, clever and naturally talented, Pendleton … Read Article