It was just an awful style clash for Pep. Saddler was bigger stronger and a hard puncher. He also fought a rough and dirty style. A fresher Pep would've most likely had more success but this rivalry would've always been tough for him.
Who would win between these two boxers a willie pep before he got in that accident or a prime sandy saddler looking to knock peps head off.
If they had fought 10 times when both where prime Pep wins 7 times.