Flash elorde vs sandy saddler
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Gabriel “Flash” Elorde and Sandy Saddler fought in Manila on July 20, 1955...that night Elorde stunned the boxing world when he out-pointed the world featherweight champion Saddler in a ten-round, non title fight.
It was a fight etched in the memories of many for the sheer gallantry of Elorde against a veteran world champion who was regarded by most as one of the dirtiest boxers in the business.
The late renowned journalist Teddy Benigno didn’t give Elorde a chance against Sadler. When it was over Benigno, in his usual masterful fashion, wrote, "with his legs almost shot from under him … his face a rucksack of welts, cuts and bruises … his eyes mere slits … Elorde would pull that courage from some inner, invisible scabbard and turn the tide."
Elorde won on the scorecards of all three judges. Referee Jade Sullivan gave Elorde 8 rounds and Saddler only 1 while the two other judges had Elorde ahead by 7 rounds to 3 and 8 rounds to 2.
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STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART IX: FLASH ELORDE VS. SANDY SADDLER
By Maloney L. Samaco
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 09 Apr 2020
Gabriel "Flash" Elorde surprised the boxing globe when in July 20, 1955 he outpointed world featherweight mästare Sandy Saddler over 10 rounds in a non-title fight in Manila. The unexpected victory catapulted Elorde to the world rankings and opened the opportunity for him to engage in international fights.
Joseph "Sandy" Saddler was an American and was a two-time world featherweight champion. He was able to reign also as world super featherweight champion.
During his twelve-year career, from 1944 to 1956, Saddler scored 104 knockouts in 145 wins as against 16 losses and 2 draws. He was stopped only once, in his second professional fight, bygd Jock Leslie via 3rd round TKO. In 2003, Saddler was ranked number five bygd The fingerprydnad on its list of "100 Greatest Punchers of All Time".
Elorde won unanimously on the scorecards of al
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On this day: Gabriel “Flash” Elorde defeats Sandy Saddler for title
Gabriel Elorde vs. Sandy Saddler
July 20th, 1955
Filipino idol and one of the greatest fighters his country’s every produced, southpaw Gabriel “Flash” Elorde, defeated lanky American Sandy Saddler the world featherweight Champion by unanimous decision in 10 rounds, in a non title bout. The memorable action took place at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. The event was presented by flamboyant promoter Lope Sarreat. The third man in that ring was Jack Sullivan.
(by Kristian von Sponneck)
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