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Willie Pep

Willie Pep

β€œWill o' the Wisp”
Boxing record: 229-11-1 (65)
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Middletown, Connecticut, United States

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 best fights.

  1. 1. 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.

  2. 2. 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.