Willie Pep losses
Over 26 years as a professional, Willie Pep compiled a 229-11-1 (65) record, including 15 title fights. He had eleven losses against nine different opponents, three of them in title fights.
11. Willie Pep loses to Calvin Woodland via unanimous decision
On March 16, 1966 Willie Pep faced Calvin Woodland. Pep was 43 years old with a record of 229-10-1, and Woodland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 9-fight winning streak. Pep lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Woodland.
10. Willie Pep loses to Sonny Leon via unanimous decision
On January 26, 1959 Willie Pep faced Sonny Leon. Pep was 36 years old with a record of 220-9-1, and Leon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was coming off a loss. Pep lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Leon.
9. Willie Pep loses to Hogan Bassey via KO
On September 20, 1958 Willie Pep faced Hogan Bassey. Pep was 36 years old with a record of 220-8-1, and Bassey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 11-fight winning streak. Bassey stopped Pep via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
8. Willie Pep loses to Tommy Tibbs via split decision
On January 14, 1958 Willie Pep faced Tommy Tibbs. Pep was 35 years old with a record of 209-7-1, and Tibbs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 21-fight winning streak. Pep lost via split decision. Went the distance with Tibbs.
7. Willie Pep loses to Gil Cadilli via split decision
On March 30, 1955 Willie Pep faced Gil Cadilli. Pep was 32 years old with a record of 188-6-1, and Cadilli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pep lost via split decision. Went the distance with Cadilli.
6. Willie Pep loses to Lulu Perez via KO
On February 26, 1954 Willie Pep faced Lulu Perez. Pep was 31 years old with a record of 183-5-1, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 19-fight winning streak. Perez stopped Pep via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Willie Pep loses to Tommy Collins via KO
On June 30, 1952 Willie Pep faced Tommy Collins. Pep was 29 years old with a record of 164-4-1, and Collins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 4-fight winning streak. Collins stopped Pep via TKO in the 6th round.
4. Willie Pep loses to Sandy Saddler in their 4th fight via KO
On September 26, 1951 Willie Pep fought Sandy Saddler for the vacant NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring featherweight titles. It was their fourth meeting. Pep was 29 years old with a record of 160-3-1, and Saddler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 8-fight winning streak. Saddler stopped Pep via retirement in the 9th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Willie Pep loses to Sandy Saddler in their 3rd fight via KO
On September 8, 1950 Willie Pep defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring featherweight titles against Sandy Saddler. It was their third meeting. Pep was 27 years old with a record of 152-2-1, and Saddler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 18-fight winning streak. Saddler stopped Pep via retirement in the 8th round. Lost the titles.
2. Willie Pep loses to Sandy Saddler via KO
On October 29, 1948 Willie Pep defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring featherweight titles against Sandy Saddler. Pep was 26 years old with a record of 134-1-1, and Saddler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on a 44-fight winning streak. Saddler stopped Pep via KO in the 4th round. Lost the titles.
1. Willie Pep loses to Sammy Angott via unanimous decision
On March 19, 1943 Willie Pep faced Sammy Angott. Pep was 20 years old with a record of 62-0, and Angott was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pep was on an undefeated 62-fight winning streak. Pep lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Angott.