MIDDLEWEIGHT division
PAUL PENDER
RetiredBorn 1930-06-20, Brookline (died aged 72)· Died 2003-01-12· USA
· Height: 178 cm (5'10")
Debut: 1955-02-14· Career: 1955–1961 (7 years)
Wins
5
Losses
2
Draws
0
NC
0
Rated Fights
7
Head-to-Head Comparison
Compare PAUL PENDER's career against any other fighter on record — records, ratings, common opponents, and any direct bouts.
Title Reigns — 2
1961-04-22 → 1961-06-03 · 1m 12d · 0 defences
Lost to EMILE GRIFFITH · TKO
1960-01-22 → 1961-04-01 · 1y 2m · 1 defence
Lost to EMILE GRIFFITH · KO
Complete Record — 8 Bouts
| Date | Result | Opponent | Rds | Div. | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 07 APR 1962 | UD | TERRY DOWNES | 15 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 11 JUL 1961 | LOSS | TERRY DOWNES | 9 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 22 APR 1961 | DEC | CARMEN BASILIO | 15 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | TITLE |
| 🔒 14 JAN 1961 | TKO | TERRY DOWNES | 7 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 10 JUN 1960 | DEC | SUGAR RAY ROBINSON | 15 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | TITLE |
| 🔒 22 JAN 1960 | DEC | SUGAR RAY ROBINSON | 15 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | TITLE |
| 🔒 14 FEB 1955 | LOSS | GENE FULLMER | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 31 MAR 1952 | LOSS | JIMMY BEAU | 5 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — |
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