Best fights of Willie Pep
Over 26 years as a professional, Willie Pep compiled a 229-11-1 (65) record, including 15 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Willie Pep KOs Charley Riley
On January 16, 1950 Willie Pep defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring featherweight titles against Charley Riley. Pep was 27 years old with a record of 143-2-1, and Riley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 9-fight winning streak. Pep stopped Charley Riley via KO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
2. Willie Pep defeats Chalky Wright in their 2nd fight
On September 29, 1944 Willie Pep defended his NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles against Chalky Wright. It was their second meeting. Pep was 22 years old with a record of 78-1, and Wright was 32 with a record of 162-35-18. Pep was on a 16-fight winning streak and Wright was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pep won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
3. Willie Pep defeats Manuel Ortiz
On July 17, 1944 Willie Pep faced Manuel Ortiz in a featherweight bout. Pep was 21 years old with a record of 74-1, and Ortiz was 28 with a record of 59-11-2. Pep was on a 12-fight winning streak and Ortiz was on a 28-fight winning streak. Pep won via unanimous decision.
4. Willie Pep KOs Eddie Compo
On September 20, 1949 Willie Pep defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring featherweight titles against Eddie Compo. Pep was 27 years old with a record of 141-2-1, and Compo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 7-fight winning streak. Pep stopped Eddie Compo via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
5. Willie Pep KOs Humberto Sierra in their 2nd fight
On February 24, 1948 Willie Pep defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring featherweight titles against Humberto Sierra. It was their second meeting. Pep was 25 years old with a record of 122-1-1, and Sierra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 32-fight winning streak. Pep stopped Humberto Sierra via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
6. Willie Pep KOs Jock Leslie
On August 22, 1947 Willie Pep defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring featherweight titles against Jock Leslie. Pep was 24 years old with a record of 114-1-1, and Leslie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 24-fight winning streak. Pep stopped Jock Leslie via KO in the 12th round. Defended the titles.
7. Willie Pep KOs Sal Bartolo in their 3rd fight
On June 7, 1946 Willie Pep defended his NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles against Sal Bartolo. It was their third meeting. Pep was 23 years old with a record of 99-1-1, and Bartolo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 9-fight winning streak. Pep stopped Sal Bartolo via KO in the 12th round. Defended the titles.
8. Willie Pep defeats Chalky Wright
On November 20, 1942 Willie Pep fought Chalky Wright for the NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles. Pep was 20 years old with a record of 53-0, and Wright was 30 with a record of 143-33-17. Pep was on an undefeated 53-fight winning streak and Wright was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pep won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
9. Willie Pep KOs Young Junior
On July 28, 1948 Willie Pep faced Young Junior. Pep was 25 years old with a record of 127-1-1, and Junior was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 37-fight winning streak. Pep stopped Young Junior via KO in the 1st round.
10. Willie Pep KOs Jean Barriere in their 2nd fight
On October 21, 1947 Willie Pep faced Jean Barriere. It was their second meeting. Pep was 25 years old with a record of 115-1-1, and Barriere was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 25-fight winning streak. Pep stopped Jean Barriere via KO in the 1st round.