Willie Pep Record & Stats

Fight Record

World Titles

Pep was a featherweight world champion. He held two world titles at the featherweight weight division, both of which were lineal championship wins.

Career Summary

Willie Pep's professional boxing career spanned more than 25 years — from 1940 to 1966.

Pep made his professional boxing debut against Joey Marcus at the age of 17 on July 25, 1940, defeating Marcus via 4 round unanimous decision. He went on to win 61 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 23 wins via stoppage.

Pep had his first world title fight at the age of 20 on November 20, 1942 after 53 professional fights, against Chalky Wright for the featherweight NYSAC and The Ring titles. He defeated Wright via 15 round unanimous decision to become the featherweight champion of the world.

He was a one-time unified featherweight world champion, and won two world titles at featherweight. For all the details about Pep's world title wins and defenses refer to "Willie Pep World Titles".

Some of Pep's best fights and notable victories include wins over four Hall-of-Famers (Sandy Saddler, Chalky Wright, Manuel Ortiz, and Tommy Burns), Charley Riley, Eddie Compo, Sal Bartolo, Humberto Sierra, and Asuncion Llanos.

Pep had a total of 11 losses in his professional boxing career.

His last professional fight was a non-title bout against Calvin Woodland at 43 years of age, on March 16, 1966. Pep lost the fight via 6 round unanimous decision.

Career Highlights

Pep fought a total of 241 times during his professional career, which includes 14 world-title fights at the featherweight division. He was among the very best of his generation and was known for his great performances in his fights. These six fights are the highlight of his career.

• November 20, 1942: Pep wins his first world titles by defeating Chalky Wright via 15 round unanimous decision. He is now the NYSAC and The Ring featherweight world champion.

• July 17, 1944: Willie Pep beats Manuel Ortiz via 10th round unanimous decision.

• September 29, 1944: Pep successfully defends the NYSAC and The Ring featherweight titles against Chalky Wright, winning the fight via 15 round unanimous decision.

• June 7, 1946: Pep becomes a unified featherweight world champion by beating Sal Bartolo via 12th round KO. He now holds the NYSAC, The Ring, and NBA featherweight world-champion belts.

• September 20, 1949: Pep successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring featherweight titles against Eddie Compo, winning the fight via 7th round TKO.

• January 16, 1950: Pep successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring featherweight titles against Charley Riley, winning the fight via 5th round KO.

Willie Pep Fights

The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Pep's boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his last fight against Calvin Woodland, and all the other wins and losses of his career.

1. loss

   #241

   Willie Pep vs. Calvin Woodland

   On March 16, 1966, a 43-year old Willie Pep (229-10-1, 65 KO) fought Calvin Woodland in his 241st professional fight. He lost to Woodland via 6th round unanimous decision.

2. win

   #240

   Willie Pep vs. Ray Coleman

   On October 25, 1965, a 43-year old Willie Pep (228-10-1, 64 KO) fought Ray Coleman in his 240th professional fight. He defeated Coleman via 5th round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

3. win

   #239

   Willie Pep vs. Sergio Musquiz

   On October 14, 1965, a 43-year old Willie Pep (227-10-1, 63 KO) fought Sergio Musquiz in his 239th professional fight. He defeated Musquiz via 5th round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

4. win

   #238

   Willie Pep vs. Tommy Haden

   On October 4, 1965, a 43-year old Willie Pep (226-10-1, 62 KO) fought Tommy Haden in his 238th professional fight. He defeated Haden via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

5. win

   #237

   Willie Pep vs. Willie Little

   On October 1, 1965, a 43-year old Willie Pep (225-10-1, 61 KO) fought Willie Little in his 237th professional fight. He defeated Little via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

6. win

   #236

   Willie Pep vs. Johnny Gilmore II

   On September 28, 1965, in their 2nd fight, a a 43-year old Willie Pep (224-10-1, 61 KO) fought Johnny Gilmore in his 236th professional fight. He defeated Gilmore via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

7. win

   #235

   Willie Pep vs. Benny Red Randall

   On July 26, 1965, a 42-year old Willie Pep (223-10-1, 61 KO) fought Benny Red Randall in his 235th professional fight. He defeated Randall via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

8. win

   #234

   Willie Pep vs. Johnny Gilmore

   On May 21, 1965, a 42-year old Willie Pep (222-10-1, 61 KO) fought Johnny Gilmore in his 234th professional fight. He defeated Gilmore via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

9. win

   #233

   Willie Pep vs. Jackie Lennon

   On April 26, 1965, a 42-year old Willie Pep (221-10-1, 61 KO) fought Jackie Lennon in his 233rd professional fight. He defeated Lennon via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

10. win

    #232

    Willie Pep vs. Harold McKeever

    On March 11, 1965, a 42-year old Willie Pep (220-10-1, 61 KO) fought Harold McKeever in his 232nd professional fight. He defeated McKeever via 8th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

11. loss

    #231

    Willie Pep vs. Sonny Leon

    On January 26, 1959, a 36-year old Willie Pep (220-9-1, 61 KO) fought Sonny Leon in his 231st professional fight. He lost to Leon via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

12. loss

    #230

    Willie Pep vs. Hogan Bassey

    On September 20, 1958, a 36-year old Willie Pep (220-8-1, 61 KO) fought Hogan Bassey in his 230th professional fight. He lost to Bassey via 9th round TKO.

13. win

    #229

    Willie Pep vs. Al Duarte

    On August 26, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (219-8-1, 61 KO) fought Al Duarte in his 229th professional fight. He defeated Duarte via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

14. win

    #228

    Willie Pep vs. Jesse Rodriguez

    On August 9, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (218-8-1, 61 KO) fought Jesse Rodriguez in his 228th professional fight. He defeated Rodriguez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

15. win

    #227

    Willie Pep vs. Luis Carmona

    On August 4, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (217-8-1, 61 KO) fought Luis Carmona in his 227th professional fight. He defeated Carmona via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

16. win

    #226

    Willie Pep vs. Bobby Bell II

    On July 17, 1958, in their 2nd fight, a a 35-year old Willie Pep (216-8-1, 61 KO) fought Bobby Bell in his 226th professional fight. He defeated Bell via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

17. win

    #225

    Willie Pep vs. Bobby Soares

    On July 1, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (215-8-1, 61 KO) fought Bobby Soares in his 225th professional fight. He defeated Soares via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

18. win

    #224

    Willie Pep vs. Pat McCoy

    On June 23, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (214-8-1, 61 KO) fought Pat McCoy in his 224th professional fight. He defeated McCoy via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

19. win

    #223

    Willie Pep vs. Bobby Singleton

    On May 20, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (213-8-1, 61 KO) fought Bobby Singleton in his 223rd professional fight. He defeated Singleton via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

20. win

    #222

    Willie Pep vs. Jimmy Kelly

    On April 29, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (212-8-1, 61 KO) fought Jimmy Kelly in his 222nd professional fight. He defeated Kelly via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

21. win

    #221

    Willie Pep vs. Cleo Ortiz

    On April 14, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (211-8-1, 61 KO) fought Cleo Ortiz in his 221st professional fight. He defeated Ortiz via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

22. win

    #220

    Willie Pep vs. George Stephany

    On April 8, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (210-8-1, 61 KO) fought George Stephany in his 220th professional fight. He defeated Stephany via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

23. win

    #219

    Willie Pep vs. Prince Johnson

    On March 31, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (209-8-1, 61 KO) fought Prince Johnson in his 219th professional fight. He defeated Johnson via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

24. loss

    #218

    Willie Pep vs. Tommy Tibbs

    On January 14, 1958, a 35-year old Willie Pep (209-7-1, 61 KO) fought Tommy Tibbs in his 218th professional fight. He lost to Tibbs via 10th round split-decision.

25. win

    #217

    Willie Pep vs. Jimmy Connors

    On December 17, 1957, a 35-year old Willie Pep (208-7-1, 61 KO) fought Jimmy Connors in his 217th professional fight. He defeated Connors via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak.

26. win

    #216

    Willie Pep vs. Russell Tague II

    On July 23, 1957, in their 2nd fight, a a 34-year old Willie Pep (207-7-1, 61 KO) fought Russell Tague in his 216th professional fight. He defeated Tague via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak.

27. win

    #215

    Willie Pep vs. Manny Castro III

    On July 16, 1957, in their 3rd fight, a a 34-year old Willie Pep (206-7-1, 61 KO) fought Manny Castro in his 215th professional fight. He defeated Castro via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak.

28. win

    #214

    Willie Pep vs. Manny Castro II

    On May 10, 1957, in their 2nd fight, a a 34-year old Willie Pep (205-7-1, 61 KO) fought Manny Castro in his 214th professional fight. He defeated Castro via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak.

29. win

    #213

    Willie Pep vs. Cesar Morales

    On April 23, 1957, a 34-year old Willie Pep (204-7-1, 61 KO) fought Cesar Morales in his 213rd professional fight. He defeated Morales via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

30. win

    #212

    Willie Pep vs. Hector Bacquettes

    On July 4, 1956, a 33-year old Willie Pep (203-7-1, 60 KO) fought Hector Bacquettes in his 212nd professional fight. He defeated Bacquettes via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

31. win

    #211

    Willie Pep vs. Russell Tague

    On June 19, 1956, a 33-year old Willie Pep (202-7-1, 60 KO) fought Russell Tague in his 211st professional fight. He defeated Tague via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

32. win

    #210

    Willie Pep vs. Manuel Armenteros

    On May 22, 1956, a 33-year old Willie Pep (201-7-1, 59 KO) fought Manuel Armenteros in his 210th professional fight. He defeated Armenteros via 6th round RTD. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

33. win

    #209

    Willie Pep vs. Jackie Blair II

    On April 17, 1956, in their 2nd fight, a a 33-year old Willie Pep (200-7-1, 59 KO) fought Jackie Blair in his 209th professional fight. He defeated Blair via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

34. win

    #208

    Willie Pep vs. Buddy Baggett II

    On March 27, 1956, in their 2nd fight, a a 33-year old Willie Pep (199-7-1, 59 KO) fought Buddy Baggett in his 208th professional fight. He defeated Baggett via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

35. win

    #207

    Willie Pep vs. Kid Campeche

    On March 16, 1956, a 33-year old Willie Pep (198-7-1, 59 KO) fought Kid Campeche in his 207th professional fight. He defeated Campeche via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

36. win

    #206

    Willie Pep vs. Andy Arel

    On December 28, 1955, a 33-year old Willie Pep (197-7-1, 59 KO) fought Andy Arel in his 206th professional fight. He defeated Arel via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

37. win

    #205

    Willie Pep vs. Leo Carter

    On December 13, 1955, a 33-year old Willie Pep (196-7-1, 58 KO) fought Leo Carter in his 205th professional fight. He defeated Carter via 4th round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

38. win

    #204

    Willie Pep vs. Pappy Gault II

    On November 29, 1955, in their 2nd fight, a a 33-year old Willie Pep (195-7-1, 58 KO) fought Pappy Gault in his 204th professional fight. He defeated Gault via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

39. win

    #203

    Willie Pep vs. Charley Titone II

    On October 10, 1955, in their 2nd fight, a a 33-year old Willie Pep (194-7-1, 58 KO) fought Charley Titone in his 203rd professional fight. He defeated Titone via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

40. win

    #202

    Willie Pep vs. Pappy Gault

    On September 27, 1955, a 33-year old Willie Pep (193-7-1, 58 KO) fought Pappy Gault in his 202nd professional fight. He defeated Gault via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

41. win

    #201

    Willie Pep vs. Jimmy Ithia

    On September 13, 1955, a 32-year old Willie Pep (192-7-1, 57 KO) fought Jimmy Ithia in his 201st professional fight. He defeated Ithia via 6th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

42. win

    #200

    Willie Pep vs. Hector Rodriguez

    On July 12, 1955, a 32-year old Willie Pep (191-7-1, 57 KO) fought Hector Rodriguez in his 200th professional fight. He defeated Rodriguez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

43. win

    #199

    Willie Pep vs. Mickey Mars

    On June 14, 1955, a 32-year old Willie Pep (190-7-1, 56 KO) fought Mickey Mars in his 199th professional fight. He defeated Mars via 7th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

44. win

    #198

    Willie Pep vs. Joey Cam

    On June 1, 1955, a 32-year old Willie Pep (189-7-1, 55 KO) fought Joey Cam in his 198th professional fight. He defeated Cam via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

45. win

    #197

    Willie Pep vs. Gil Cadilli II

    On May 18, 1955, in their 2nd fight, a a 32-year old Willie Pep (188-7-1, 55 KO) fought Gil Cadilli in his 197th professional fight. He defeated Cadilli via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

46. loss

    #196

    Willie Pep vs. Gil Cadilli

    On March 30, 1955, a 32-year old Willie Pep (188-6-1, 55 KO) fought Gil Cadilli in his 196th professional fight. He lost to Cadilli via 10th round split-decision.

47. win

    #195

    Willie Pep vs. Charley Titone

    On March 22, 1955, a 32-year old Willie Pep (187-6-1, 55 KO) fought Charley Titone in his 195th professional fight. He defeated Titone via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

48. win

    #194

    Willie Pep vs. Merrill Olmstead

    On March 11, 1955, a 32-year old Willie Pep (186-6-1, 55 KO) fought Merrill Olmstead in his 194th professional fight. He defeated Olmstead via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

49. win

    #193

    Willie Pep vs. Mario Colon

    On November 1, 1954, a 32-year old Willie Pep (185-6-1, 55 KO) fought Mario Colon in his 193rd professional fight. He defeated Colon via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

50. win

    #192

    Willie Pep vs. Til LeBlanc

    On August 18, 1954, a 31-year old Willie Pep (184-6-1, 55 KO) fought Til LeBlanc in his 192nd professional fight. He defeated LeBlanc via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

51. win

    #191

    Willie Pep vs. Mike Tourcotte

    On July 24, 1954, a 31-year old Willie Pep (183-6-1, 55 KO) fought Mike Tourcotte in his 191st professional fight. He defeated Tourcotte via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

52. loss

    #190

    Willie Pep vs. Lulu Perez

    On February 26, 1954, a 31-year old Willie Pep (183-5-1, 55 KO) fought Lulu Perez in his 190th professional fight. He lost to Perez via 2nd round TKO.

53. win

    #189

    Willie Pep vs. Davey Seabrook

    On January 19, 1954, a 31-year old Willie Pep (182-5-1, 55 KO) fought Davey Seabrook in his 189th professional fight. He defeated Seabrook via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak.

54. win

    #188

    Willie Pep vs. Tony Longo

    On December 15, 1953, a 31-year old Willie Pep (181-5-1, 55 KO) fought Tony Longo in his 188th professional fight. He defeated Longo via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak.

55. win

    #187

    Willie Pep vs. Billy Lima III

    On December 8, 1953, in their 3rd fight, a a 31-year old Willie Pep (180-5-1, 54 KO) fought Billy Lima in his 187th professional fight. He defeated Lima via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

56. win

    #186

    Willie Pep vs. Davey Allen

    On December 4, 1953, a 31-year old Willie Pep (179-5-1, 54 KO) fought Davey Allen in his 186th professional fight. He defeated Allen via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

57. win

    #185

    Willie Pep vs. Sonny Luciano

    On November 21, 1953, a 31-year old Willie Pep (178-5-1, 54 KO) fought Sonny Luciano in his 185th professional fight. He defeated Luciano via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

58. win

    #184

    Willie Pep vs. Pat Marcune

    On June 5, 1953, a 30-year old Willie Pep (177-5-1, 53 KO) fought Pat Marcune in his 184th professional fight. He defeated Marcune via 10th round TKO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

59. win

    #183

    Willie Pep vs. Jackie Blair

    On May 13, 1953, a 30-year old Willie Pep (176-5-1, 53 KO) fought Jackie Blair in his 183rd professional fight. He defeated Blair via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

60. win

    #182

    Willie Pep vs. Noel Paquette

    On April 7, 1953, a 30-year old Willie Pep (175-5-1, 53 KO) fought Noel Paquette in his 182nd professional fight. He defeated Paquette via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

61. win

    #181

    Willie Pep vs. Joey Gambino

    On March 31, 1953, a 30-year old Willie Pep (174-5-1, 53 KO) fought Joey Gambino in his 181st professional fight. He defeated Gambino via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

62. win

    #180

    Willie Pep vs. Pepe Alvarez

    On February 10, 1953, a 30-year old Willie Pep (173-5-1, 53 KO) fought Pepe Alvarez in his 180th professional fight. He defeated Alvarez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

63. win

    #179

    Willie Pep vs. Dave Mitchell

    On January 27, 1953, a 30-year old Willie Pep (172-5-1, 53 KO) fought Dave Mitchell in his 179th professional fight. He defeated Mitchell via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

64. win

    #178

    Willie Pep vs. Billy Lauderdale

    On January 19, 1953, a 30-year old Willie Pep (171-5-1, 53 KO) fought Billy Lauderdale in his 178th professional fight. He defeated Lauderdale via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

65. win

    #177

    Willie Pep vs. Jorge Sanchez

    On December 5, 1952, a 30-year old Willie Pep (170-5-1, 53 KO) fought Jorge Sanchez in his 177th professional fight. He defeated Sanchez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

66. win

    #176

    Willie Pep vs. Fabela Chavez

    On November 19, 1952, a 30-year old Willie Pep (169-5-1, 53 KO) fought Fabela Chavez in his 176th professional fight. He defeated Chavez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

67. win

    #175

    Willie Pep vs. Manny Castro

    On November 5, 1952, a 30-year old Willie Pep (168-5-1, 52 KO) fought Manny Castro in his 175th professional fight. He defeated Castro via 5th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

68. win

    #174

    Willie Pep vs. Billy Lima II

    On October 20, 1952, in their 2nd fight, a a 30-year old Willie Pep (167-5-1, 52 KO) fought Billy Lima in his 174th professional fight. He defeated Lima via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

69. win

    #173

    Willie Pep vs. Armand Savoie

    On October 1, 1952, a 30-year old Willie Pep (166-5-1, 52 KO) fought Armand Savoie in his 173rd professional fight. He defeated Savoie via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

70. win

    #172

    Willie Pep vs. Bobby Woods

    On September 11, 1952, a 29-year old Willie Pep (165-5-1, 52 KO) fought Bobby Woods in his 172nd professional fight. He defeated Woods via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

71. win

    #171

    Willie Pep vs. Billy Lima

    On September 3, 1952, a 29-year old Willie Pep (164-5-1, 52 KO) fought Billy Lima in his 171st professional fight. He defeated Lima via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

72. loss

    #170

    Willie Pep vs. Tommy Collins

    On June 30, 1952, a 29-year old Willie Pep (164-4-1, 52 KO) fought Tommy Collins in his 170th professional fight. He lost to Collins via 6th round TKO.

73. win

    #169

    Willie Pep vs. Claude Hammond

    On May 21, 1952, a 29-year old Willie Pep (163-4-1, 52 KO) fought Claude Hammond in his 169th professional fight. He defeated Hammond via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

74. win

    #168

    Willie Pep vs. Buddy Baggett

    On May 10, 1952, a 29-year old Willie Pep (162-4-1, 51 KO) fought Buddy Baggett in his 168th professional fight. He defeated Baggett via 5th round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

75. win

    #167

    Willie Pep vs. Kenny Leach

    On May 5, 1952, a 29-year old Willie Pep (161-4-1, 51 KO) fought Kenny Leach in his 167th professional fight. He defeated Leach via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

76. win

    #166

    Willie Pep vs. Santiago Gonzalez

    On April 29, 1952, a 29-year old Willie Pep (160-4-1, 51 KO) fought Santiago Gonzalez in his 166th professional fight. He defeated Gonzalez via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

77. loss

    The Ring

    #165

    Willie Pep vs. Sandy Saddler IV

    On September 26, 1951, in their 4th fight, a a 29-year old Willie Pep (160-3-1, 51 KO) faced Sandy Saddler. Pep was challenging Saddler's NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He lost to Saddler via 9th round RTD.

78. win

    #164

    Willie Pep vs. Corky Gonzales

    On September 4, 1951, a 28-year old Willie Pep (159-3-1, 51 KO) fought Corky Gonzales in his 164th professional fight. He defeated Gonzales via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

79. win

    #163

    Willie Pep vs. Jesus Compos

    On June 4, 1951, a 28-year old Willie Pep (158-3-1, 51 KO) fought Jesus Compos in his 163rd professional fight. He defeated Compos via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

80. win

    #162

    Willie Pep vs. Eddie Chavez

    On April 27, 1951, a 28-year old Willie Pep (157-3-1, 51 KO) fought Eddie Chavez in his 162nd professional fight. He defeated Chavez via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

81. win

    #161

    Willie Pep vs. Baby Ortiz

    On April 17, 1951, a 28-year old Willie Pep (156-3-1, 50 KO) fought Baby Ortiz in his 161st professional fight. He defeated Ortiz via 5th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

82. win

    #160

    Willie Pep vs. Pat Iacobucci

    On March 26, 1951, a 28-year old Willie Pep (155-3-1, 50 KO) fought Pat Iacobucci in his 160th professional fight. He defeated Iacobucci via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

83. win

    #159

    Willie Pep vs. Carlos Chavez

    On March 5, 1951, a 28-year old Willie Pep (154-3-1, 50 KO) fought Carlos Chavez in his 159th professional fight. He defeated Chavez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

84. win

    #158

    Willie Pep vs. Eddie Webb

    On February 26, 1951, a 28-year old Willie Pep (153-3-1, 49 KO) fought Eddie Webb in his 158th professional fight. He defeated Webb via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

85. win

    #157

    Willie Pep vs. Tommy Baker

    On January 30, 1951, a 28-year old Willie Pep (152-3-1, 48 KO) fought Tommy Baker in his 157th professional fight. He defeated Baker via 4th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

86. loss

    The Ring

    #156

    Willie Pep vs. Sandy Saddler III

    On September 8, 1950, in their 3rd fight, a a 27-year old Willie Pep (152-2-1, 48 KO) faced Sandy Saddler in a featherweight title-defense fight. He lost to Saddler via 8th round RTD and lost the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles.

87. win

    #155

    Willie Pep vs. Proctor Heinhold

    On August 2, 1950, a 27-year old Willie Pep (151-2-1, 48 KO) fought Proctor Heinhold in his 155th professional fight. He defeated Heinhold via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak.

88. win

    #154

    Willie Pep vs. Bobby Bell

    On July 25, 1950, a 27-year old Willie Pep (150-2-1, 48 KO) fought Bobby Bell in his 154th professional fight. He defeated Bell via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

89. win

    #153

    Willie Pep vs. Bobby Timpson

    On June 26, 1950, a 27-year old Willie Pep (149-2-1, 48 KO) fought Bobby Timpson in his 153rd professional fight. He defeated Timpson via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

90. win

    #152

    Willie Pep vs. Terry Young

    On June 1, 1950, a 27-year old Willie Pep (148-2-1, 48 KO) fought Terry Young in his 152nd professional fight. He defeated Young via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

91. win

    #151

    Willie Pep vs. Asuncion Llanos

    On May 15, 1950, a 27-year old Willie Pep (147-2-1, 47 KO) fought Asuncion Llanos in his 151st professional fight. He defeated Llanos via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

92. win

    The Ring

    #150

    Willie Pep vs. Ray Famechon

    On March 17, 1950, a 27-year old Willie Pep (146-2-1, 47 KO) faced Ray Famechon in a featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Famechon via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

93. win

    #149

    Willie Pep vs. Jimmy Warren

    On February 22, 1950, a 27-year old Willie Pep (145-2-1, 47 KO) fought Jimmy Warren in his 149th professional fight. He defeated Warren via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

94. win

    #148

    Willie Pep vs. Roy Andrews

    On February 6, 1950, a 27-year old Willie Pep (144-2-1, 47 KO) fought Roy Andrews in his 148th professional fight. He defeated Andrews via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

95. win

    The Ring

    #147

    Willie Pep vs. Charley Riley

    On January 16, 1950, a 27-year old Willie Pep (143-2-1, 46 KO) faced Charley Riley in a featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Riley via 5th round KO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

96. win

    #146

    Willie Pep vs. Harold Dade

    On December 12, 1949, a 27-year old Willie Pep (142-2-1, 46 KO) fought Harold Dade in his 146th professional fight. He defeated Dade via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

97. win

    The Ring

    #145

    Willie Pep vs. Eddie Compo

    On September 20, 1949, a 27-year old Willie Pep (141-2-1, 45 KO) faced Eddie Compo in a featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Compo via 7th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

98. win

    #144

    Willie Pep vs. Jean Mougin

    On July 12, 1949, a 26-year old Willie Pep (140-2-1, 45 KO) fought Jean Mougin in his 144th professional fight. He defeated Mougin via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

99. win

    #143

    Willie Pep vs. Johnny LaRusso II

    On June 20, 1949, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Willie Pep (139-2-1, 45 KO) fought Johnny LaRusso in his 143rd professional fight. He defeated LaRusso via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

100. win

     #142

     Willie Pep vs. Al Pennino

     On June 14, 1949, a 26-year old Willie Pep (138-2-1, 45 KO) fought Al Pennino in his 142nd professional fight. He defeated Pennino via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

101. win

     #141

     Willie Pep vs. Luis Ramos

     On June 6, 1949, a 26-year old Willie Pep (137-2-1, 45 KO) fought Luis Ramos in his 141st professional fight. He defeated Ramos via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

102. win

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     #140

     Willie Pep vs. Sandy Saddler II

     On February 11, 1949, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Willie Pep (136-2-1, 45 KO) faced Sandy Saddler for Saddler's NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He defeated Saddler via 15th round unanimous decision to win the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

103. win

     #139

     Willie Pep vs. Teddy Davis III

     On January 17, 1949, in their 3rd fight, a a 26-year old Willie Pep (135-2-1, 45 KO) fought Teddy Davis in his 139th professional fight. He defeated Davis via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

104. win

     #138

     Willie Pep vs. Hermie Freeman

     On December 20, 1948, a 26-year old Willie Pep (134-2-1, 45 KO) fought Hermie Freeman in his 138th professional fight. He defeated Freeman via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

105. loss

     The Ring

     #137

     Willie Pep vs. Sandy Saddler

     On October 29, 1948, a 26-year old Willie Pep (134-1-1, 45 KO) faced Sandy Saddler in a featherweight title-defense fight. He lost to Saddler via 4th round KO and lost the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles.

106. win

     #136

     Willie Pep vs. Johnny LaRusso

     On October 19, 1948, a 26-year old Willie Pep (133-1-1, 45 KO) fought Johnny LaRusso in his 136th professional fight. He defeated LaRusso via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 44-fight winning streak.

107. win

     #135

     Willie Pep vs. Chuck Burton

     On October 12, 1948, a 26-year old Willie Pep (132-1-1, 45 KO) fought Chuck Burton in his 135th professional fight. He defeated Burton via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 43-fight winning streak.

108. win

     #134

     Willie Pep vs. Paddy DeMarco

     On September 10, 1948, a 25-year old Willie Pep (131-1-1, 45 KO) fought Paddy DeMarco in his 134th professional fight. He defeated DeMarco via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 42-fight winning streak.

109. win

     #133

     Willie Pep vs. Johnny Dell

     On September 2, 1948, a 25-year old Willie Pep (130-1-1, 44 KO) fought Johnny Dell in his 133rd professional fight. He defeated Dell via 8th round TKO. He is now on a 41-fight winning streak.

110. win

     #132

     Willie Pep vs. Teddy Davis II

     On August 17, 1948, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Willie Pep (129-1-1, 44 KO) fought Teddy Davis in his 132nd professional fight. He defeated Davis via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 40-fight winning streak.

111. win

     #131

     Willie Pep vs. Teddy Davis

     On August 3, 1948, a 25-year old Willie Pep (128-1-1, 44 KO) fought Teddy Davis in his 131st professional fight. He defeated Davis via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 39-fight winning streak.

112. win

     #130

     Willie Pep vs. Young Junior

     On July 28, 1948, a 25-year old Willie Pep (127-1-1, 43 KO) fought Young Junior in his 130th professional fight. He defeated Junior via 1st round KO. He is now on a 38-fight winning streak.

113. win

     #129

     Willie Pep vs. Luther Burgess

     On June 25, 1948, a 25-year old Willie Pep (126-1-1, 43 KO) fought Luther Burgess in his 129th professional fight. He defeated Burgess via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 37-fight winning streak.

114. win

     #128

     Willie Pep vs. Miguel Acevedo

     On June 17, 1948, a 25-year old Willie Pep (125-1-1, 43 KO) fought Miguel Acevedo in his 128th professional fight. He defeated Acevedo via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 36-fight winning streak.

115. win

     #127

     Willie Pep vs. Charley Cabey Lewis III

     On May 19, 1948, in their 3rd fight, a a 25-year old Willie Pep (124-1-1, 43 KO) fought Charley Cabey Lewis in his 127th professional fight. He defeated Lewis via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 35-fight winning streak.

116. win

     #126

     Willie Pep vs. Leroy Willis

     On May 7, 1948, a 25-year old Willie Pep (123-1-1, 43 KO) fought Leroy Willis in his 126th professional fight. He defeated Willis via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 34-fight winning streak.

117. win

     The Ring

     #125

     Willie Pep vs. Humberto Sierra II

     On February 24, 1948, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Willie Pep (122-1-1, 42 KO) faced Humberto Sierra in a featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Sierra via 10th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a 33-fight winning streak.

118. win

     #124

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Angelo II

     On January 19, 1948, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Willie Pep (121-1-1, 42 KO) fought Joey Angelo in his 124th professional fight. He defeated Angelo via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 32-fight winning streak.

119. win

     #123

     Willie Pep vs. Jimmy McAllister IV

     On January 12, 1948, in their 4th fight, a a 25-year old Willie Pep (120-1-1, 42 KO) fought Jimmy McAllister in his 123rd professional fight. He defeated McAllister via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 31-fight winning streak.

120. win

     #122

     Willie Pep vs. Pedro Biesca

     On January 6, 1948, a 25-year old Willie Pep (119-1-1, 42 KO) fought Pedro Biesca in his 122nd professional fight. He defeated Biesca via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 30-fight winning streak.

121. win

     #121

     Willie Pep vs. Lefty LaChance II

     On December 30, 1947, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Willie Pep (118-1-1, 41 KO) fought Lefty LaChance in his 121st professional fight. He defeated LaChance via 8th round TKO. He is now on a 29-fight winning streak.

122. win

     #120

     Willie Pep vs. Alvaro Estrada

     On December 22, 1947, a 25-year old Willie Pep (117-1-1, 41 KO) fought Alvaro Estrada in his 120th professional fight. He defeated Estrada via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 28-fight winning streak.

123. win

     #119

     Willie Pep vs. Archie Wilmer

     On October 27, 1947, a 25-year old Willie Pep (116-1-1, 41 KO) fought Archie Wilmer in his 119th professional fight. He defeated Wilmer via 10th round majority decision. He is now on a 27-fight winning streak.

124. win

     #118

     Willie Pep vs. Jean Barriere II

     On October 21, 1947, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Willie Pep (115-1-1, 40 KO) fought Jean Barriere in his 118th professional fight. He defeated Barriere via 1st round KO. He is now on a 26-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

125. win

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     #117

     Willie Pep vs. Jock Leslie

     On August 22, 1947, a 24-year old Willie Pep (114-1-1, 39 KO) faced Jock Leslie in a featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Leslie via 12th round KO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a 25-fight winning streak.

126. win

     #116

     Willie Pep vs. Humberto Sierra

     On July 23, 1947, a 24-year old Willie Pep (113-1-1, 39 KO) fought Humberto Sierra in his 116th professional fight. He defeated Sierra via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak.

127. win

     #115

     Willie Pep vs. Paulie Jackson III

     On July 15, 1947, in their 3rd fight, a a 24-year old Willie Pep (112-1-1, 39 KO) fought Paulie Jackson in his 115th professional fight. He defeated Jackson via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak.

128. win

     #114

     Willie Pep vs. Jean Barriere

     On July 11, 1947, a 24-year old Willie Pep (111-1-1, 38 KO) fought Jean Barriere in his 114th professional fight. He defeated Barriere via 4th round KO. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak.

129. win

     #113

     Willie Pep vs. Leo LeBron

     On July 8, 1947, a 24-year old Willie Pep (110-1-1, 38 KO) fought Leo LeBron in his 113rd professional fight. He defeated LeBron via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak.

130. win

     #112

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Fontana

     On July 1, 1947, a 24-year old Willie Pep (109-1-1, 37 KO) fought Joey Fontana in his 112nd professional fight. He defeated Fontana via 5th round KO. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak.

131. win

     #111

     Willie Pep vs. Victor Flores

     On June 17, 1947, a 24-year old Willie Pep (108-1-1, 37 KO) fought Victor Flores in his 111st professional fight. He defeated Flores via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak.

132. win

     #110

     Willie Pep vs. Chalky Wright IV

     On November 27, 1946, in their 4th fight, a a 24-year old Willie Pep (107-1-1, 36 KO) fought Chalky Wright again, who was now 34 years old with a record of 171-43-18. Wright was on a four-fight losing streak, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage over Pep. Coming into this fight, Wright had 43 losses, five of which were via stoppage.

     Pep defeated Wright via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

133. win

     #109

     Willie Pep vs. Tomas Beato

     On November 15, 1946, a 24-year old Willie Pep (106-1-1, 35 KO) fought Tomas Beato in his 109th professional fight. He defeated Beato via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

134. win

     #108

     Willie Pep vs. Paulie Jackson II

     On November 1, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 24-year old Willie Pep (105-1-1, 35 KO) fought Paulie Jackson in his 108th professional fight. He defeated Jackson via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

135. win

     #107

     Willie Pep vs. Lefty LaChance

     On September 17, 1946, a 23-year old Willie Pep (104-1-1, 34 KO) fought Lefty LaChance in his 107th professional fight. He defeated LaChance via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.

136. win

     #106

     Willie Pep vs. Walter Kolby

     On September 4, 1946, a 23-year old Willie Pep (103-1-1, 33 KO) fought Walter Kolby in his 106th professional fight. He defeated Kolby via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

137. win

     #105

     Willie Pep vs. Doll Rafferty

     On August 26, 1946, a 23-year old Willie Pep (102-1-1, 32 KO) fought Doll Rafferty in his 105th professional fight. He defeated Rafferty via 6th round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

138. win

     #104

     Willie Pep vs. Jackie Graves

     On July 25, 1946, a 23-year old Willie Pep (101-1-1, 31 KO) fought Jackie Graves in his 104th professional fight. He defeated Graves via 8th round TKO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

139. win

     #103

     Willie Pep vs. Harold Gibson II

     On July 10, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old Willie Pep (100-1-1, 30 KO) fought Harold Gibson in his 103rd professional fight. He defeated Gibson via 7th round TKO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

140. win

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     #102

     Willie Pep vs. Sal Bartolo III

     On June 7, 1946, in their 3rd fight, a a 23-year old Willie Pep (99-1-1, 29 KO) faced Sal Bartolo in a featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Bartolo via 12th round KO to win the NBA featherweight title and retain the NYSAC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

141. win

     #101

     Willie Pep vs. Jimmy Joyce II

     On May 27, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old Willie Pep (98-1-1, 29 KO) fought Jimmy Joyce in his 101st professional fight. He defeated Joyce via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

142. win

     #100

     Willie Pep vs. Jose Aponte Torres II

     On May 22, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old Willie Pep (97-1-1, 29 KO) fought Jose Aponte Torres in his 100th professional fight. He defeated Torres via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

143. win

     #99

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Angelo

     On May 13, 1946, a 23-year old Willie Pep (96-1-1, 29 KO) fought Joey Angelo in his 99th professional fight. He defeated Angelo via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

144. win

     #98

     Willie Pep vs. Ernie Petrone

     On May 6, 1946, a 23-year old Willie Pep (95-1-1, 29 KO) fought Ernie Petrone in his 98th professional fight. He defeated Petrone via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

145. win

     #97

     Willie Pep vs. Georgie Knox

     On April 8, 1946, a 23-year old Willie Pep (94-1-1, 28 KO) fought Georgie Knox in his 97th professional fight. He defeated Knox via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

146. win

     #96

     Willie Pep vs. Jackie Wilson II

     On March 26, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old Willie Pep (93-1-1, 28 KO) fought Jackie Wilson in his 96th professional fight. He defeated Wilson via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

147. win

     #95

     Willie Pep vs. Jimmy McAllister III

     On March 1, 1946, in their 3rd fight, a a 23-year old Willie Pep (92-1-1, 27 KO) fought Jimmy McAllister in his 95th professional fight. He defeated McAllister via 2nd round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

148. win

     #94

     Willie Pep vs. Jimmy Joyce

     On February 13, 1946, a 23-year old Willie Pep (91-1-1, 27 KO) fought Jimmy Joyce in his 94th professional fight. He defeated Joyce via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

149. win

     #93

     Willie Pep vs. Johnny Virgo

     On January 15, 1946, a 23-year old Willie Pep (90-1-1, 26 KO) fought Johnny Virgo in his 93rd professional fight. He defeated Virgo via 2nd round KO.

150. draw

     #92

     Willie Pep vs. Jimmy McAllister II

     On December 13, 1945, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old Willie Pep (90-1, 26 KO) fought Jimmy McAllister in his 92nd professional fight. He had a draw with McAllister via 10th round majority decision.

151. win

     #91

     Willie Pep vs. Harold Gibson

     On December 5, 1945, a 23-year old Willie Pep (89-1, 26 KO) fought Harold Gibson in his 91st professional fight. He defeated Gibson via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 28-fight winning streak.

152. win

     #90

     Willie Pep vs. Eddie Giosa

     On November 26, 1945, a 23-year old Willie Pep (88-1, 26 KO) fought Eddie Giosa in his 90th professional fight. He defeated Giosa via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 27-fight winning streak.

153. win

     #89

     Willie Pep vs. Mike Martyk

     On November 5, 1945, a 23-year old Willie Pep (87-1, 25 KO) fought Mike Martyk in his 89th professional fight. He defeated Martyk via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 26-fight winning streak.

154. win

     #88

     Willie Pep vs. Paulie Jackson

     On October 30, 1945, a 23-year old Willie Pep (86-1, 25 KO) fought Paulie Jackson in his 88th professional fight. He defeated Jackson via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 25-fight winning streak.

155. win

     The Ring

     #87

     Willie Pep vs. Phil Terranova

     On February 19, 1945, a 22-year old Willie Pep (85-1, 25 KO) faced Phil Terranova in a featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Terranova via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the NYSAC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak.

156. win

     #86

     Willie Pep vs. Willie Roache II

     On February 5, 1945, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Willie Pep (84-1, 25 KO) fought Willie Roache in his 86th professional fight. He defeated Roache via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak.

157. win

     #85

     Willie Pep vs. Ralph Walton

     On January 23, 1945, a 22-year old Willie Pep (83-1, 25 KO) fought Ralph Walton in his 85th professional fight. He defeated Walton via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak.

158. win

     #84

     Willie Pep vs. Chalky Wright III

     On December 5, 1944, in their 3rd fight, a a 22-year old Willie Pep (82-1, 25 KO) fought Chalky Wright again, who was now 32 years old with a record of 162-36-18. Wright had lost to Pep in their last fight, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage over Pep. Coming into this fight, Wright had 36 losses, four of which were via stoppage.

     Pep defeated Wright via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak.

159. win

     #83

     Willie Pep vs. Pedro Hernandez II

     On November 27, 1944, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Willie Pep (81-1, 25 KO) fought Pedro Hernandez in his 83rd professional fight. He defeated Hernandez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak.

160. win

     #82

     Willie Pep vs. Charley Cabey Lewis II

     On November 14, 1944, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Willie Pep (80-1, 25 KO) fought Charley Cabey Lewis in his 82nd professional fight. He defeated Lewis via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak.

161. win

     #81

     Willie Pep vs. Jackie Leamus II

     On October 25, 1944, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Willie Pep (79-1, 25 KO) fought Jackie Leamus in his 81st professional fight. He defeated Leamus via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak.

162. win

     The Ring

     #80

     Willie Pep vs. Chalky Wright II

     On September 29, 1944, in their 2nd fight, a 22-year old Willie Pep (78-1, 25 KO) faced Chalky Wright again, who was now 32 years old with a record of 162-35-18 in a featherweight title-defense fight. Wright was on a five-fight win streak with 85 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage over Pep. Coming into this fight, Wright had 35 losses, four of which were via stoppage.

     Pep defeated Wright via 15 round unanimous decision to retain the NYSAC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

163. win

     #79

     Willie Pep vs. Charley Cabey Lewis

     On September 19, 1944, a 22-year old Willie Pep (77-1, 24 KO) fought Charley Cabey Lewis in his 79th professional fight. He defeated Lewis via 8th round TKO. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

164. win

     #78

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Peralta

     On August 28, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (76-1, 24 KO) fought Joey Peralta in his 78th professional fight. He defeated Peralta via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

165. win

     #77

     Willie Pep vs. Lulu Costantino

     On August 4, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (75-1, 24 KO) fought Lulu Costantino in his 77th professional fight. He defeated Costantino via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

166. win

     #76

     Willie Pep vs. Manuel Ortiz

     On July 17, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (74-1, 24 KO) fought fellow American boxer Manuel Ortiz, who was 28 years old with a record of 59-11-2. Ortiz was on a 28-fight win streak with 32 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Pep had a 5 cm reach advantage over Ortiz. Coming into this fight, Ortiz had 11 losses, but had never been stopped.

     Pep defeated Ortiz via 10 round unanimous decision. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

167. win

     #75

     Willie Pep vs. Willie Joyce

     On July 7, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (73-1, 24 KO) fought Willie Joyce in his 75th professional fight. He defeated Joyce via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

168. win

     #74

     Willie Pep vs. Julie Kogon

     On June 6, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (72-1, 24 KO) fought Julie Kogon in his 74th professional fight. He defeated Kogon via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

169. win

     #73

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Bagnato

     On May 23, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (71-1, 23 KO) fought Joey Bagnato in his 73rd professional fight. He defeated Bagnato via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

170. win

     #72

     Willie Pep vs. Frankie Rubino

     On May 19, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (70-1, 23 KO) fought Frankie Rubino in his 72nd professional fight. He defeated Rubino via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

171. win

     #71

     Willie Pep vs. Jackie Leamus

     On May 1, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (69-1, 23 KO) fought Jackie Leamus in his 71st professional fight. He defeated Leamus via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

172. win

     #70

     Willie Pep vs. Harold Lacey

     On April 20, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (68-1, 23 KO) fought Harold Lacey in his 70th professional fight. He defeated Lacey via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

173. win

     #69

     Willie Pep vs. Leo Francis

     On April 4, 1944, a 21-year old Willie Pep (67-1, 23 KO) fought Leo Francis in his 69th professional fight. He defeated Francis via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

174. win

     The Ring

     #68

     Willie Pep vs. Sal Bartolo II

     On June 8, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Willie Pep (66-1, 23 KO) faced Sal Bartolo in a featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Bartolo via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the NYSAC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

175. win

     #67

     Willie Pep vs. Jackie Wilson

     On April 26, 1943, a 20-year old Willie Pep (65-1, 23 KO) fought Jackie Wilson in his 67th professional fight. He defeated Wilson via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

176. win

     #66

     Willie Pep vs. Angel Aviles

     On April 19, 1943, a 20-year old Willie Pep (64-1, 23 KO) fought Angel Aviles in his 66th professional fight. He defeated Aviles via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

177. win

     #65

     Willie Pep vs. Sal Bartolo

     On April 9, 1943, a 20-year old Willie Pep (63-1, 23 KO) fought Sal Bartolo in his 65th professional fight. He defeated Bartolo via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

178. win

     #64

     Willie Pep vs. Bobby McIntire II

     On March 29, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Willie Pep (62-1, 23 KO) fought Bobby McIntire in his 64th professional fight. He defeated McIntire via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

179. loss

     #63

     Willie Pep vs. Sammy Angott

     On March 19, 1943, a 20-year old Willie Pep (62-0, 23 KO) fought Sammy Angott in his 63rd professional fight. He lost to Angott via 10th round unanimous decision.

180. win

     #62

     Willie Pep vs. Lou Transparenti

     On March 2, 1943, a 20-year old Willie Pep (61-0, 22 KO) fought Lou Transparenti in his 62nd professional fight. He defeated Transparenti via 6th round KO. He is now on a 62-fight winning streak.

181. win

     #61

     Willie Pep vs. Bill Speary II

     On February 15, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Willie Pep (60-0, 22 KO) fought Bill Speary in his 61st professional fight. He defeated Speary via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 61-fight winning streak.

182. win

     #60

     Willie Pep vs. Davey Crawford II

     On February 11, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Willie Pep (59-0, 22 KO) fought Davey Crawford in his 60th professional fight. He defeated Crawford via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 60-fight winning streak.

183. win

     #59

     Willie Pep vs. Allie Stolz

     On January 29, 1943, a 20-year old Willie Pep (58-0, 22 KO) fought Allie Stolz in his 59th professional fight. He defeated Stolz via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 59-fight winning streak.

184. win

     #58

     Willie Pep vs. Bill Speary

     On January 19, 1943, a 20-year old Willie Pep (57-0, 22 KO) fought Bill Speary in his 58th professional fight. He defeated Speary via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 58-fight winning streak.

185. win

     #57

     Willie Pep vs. Vince Dell'Orto II

     On January 4, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Willie Pep (56-0, 22 KO) fought Vince Dell'Orto in his 57th professional fight. He defeated Dell'Orto via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 57-fight winning streak.

186. win

     #56

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Silva III

     On December 21, 1942, in their 3rd fight, a a 20-year old Willie Pep (55-0, 21 KO) fought Joey Silva in his 56th professional fight. He defeated Silva via 9th round RTD. He is now on a 56-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

187. win

     #55

     Willie Pep vs. Jose Aponte Torres

     On December 14, 1942, a 20-year old Willie Pep (54-0, 20 KO) fought Jose Aponte Torres in his 55th professional fight. He defeated Torres via 7th round TKO. He is now on a 55-fight winning streak.

188. win

     The Ring

     #54

     Willie Pep vs. Chalky Wright

     On November 20, 1942, in his 54th professional fight, a 20-year old Willie Pep (53-0, 20 KO) had his first world title fight against fellow American boxer Chalky Wright for Wright's NYSAC and Ring Magazine featherweight belts. Wright was 30 years old with a record of 143-33-17. Wright was on a five-fight win streak with 68 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 4 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage over Pep. Coming into this fight, Wright had 33 losses, four of which were via stoppage.

     Pep defeated Wright via 15 round unanimous decision to win the NYSAC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles. He is now on a 54-fight winning streak.

189. win

     #53

     Willie Pep vs. George Zengaras

     On October 27, 1942, a 20-year old Willie Pep (52-0, 20 KO) fought George Zengaras in his 53rd professional fight. He defeated Zengaras via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 53-fight winning streak.

190. win

     #52

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Archibald II

     On October 16, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old Willie Pep (51-0, 20 KO) fought Joey Archibald in his 52nd professional fight. He defeated Archibald via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 52-fight winning streak.

191. win

     #51

     Willie Pep vs. Bobby McIntire

     On October 5, 1942, a 20-year old Willie Pep (50-0, 20 KO) fought Bobby McIntire in his 51st professional fight. He defeated McIntire via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 51-fight winning streak.

192. win

     #50

     Willie Pep vs. Vince Dell'Orto

     On September 22, 1942, a 20-year old Willie Pep (49-0, 20 KO) fought Vince Dell'Orto in his 50th professional fight. He defeated Dell'Orto via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 50-fight winning streak.

193. win

     #49

     Willie Pep vs. Frank Franconeri

     On September 10, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (48-0, 19 KO) fought Frank Franconeri in his 49th professional fight. He defeated Franconeri via 1st round TKO. He is now on a 49-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

194. win

     #48

     Willie Pep vs. Bobby Ivy

     On September 1, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (47-0, 18 KO) fought Bobby Ivy in his 48th professional fight. He defeated Ivy via 10th round TKO. He is now on a 48-fight winning streak.

195. win

     #47

     Willie Pep vs. Nat Litfin

     On August 20, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (46-0, 18 KO) fought Nat Litfin in his 47th professional fight. He defeated Litfin via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 47-fight winning streak.

196. win

     #46

     Willie Pep vs. Pedro Hernandez

     On August 11, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (45-0, 18 KO) fought Pedro Hernandez in his 46th professional fight. He defeated Hernandez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 46-fight winning streak.

197. win

     #45

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Silva II

     On August 1, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a a 19-year old Willie Pep (44-0, 17 KO) fought Joey Silva in his 45th professional fight. He defeated Silva via 7th round RTD. He is now on a 45-fight winning streak.

198. win

     #44

     Willie Pep vs. Abe Denner

     On July 21, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (43-0, 17 KO) fought Abe Denner in his 44th professional fight. He defeated Denner via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 44-fight winning streak.

199. win

     #43

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Archibald

     On June 23, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (42-0, 17 KO) fought Joey Archibald in his 43rd professional fight. He defeated Archibald via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 43-fight winning streak.

200. win

     #42

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Iannotti

     On May 26, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (41-0, 17 KO) fought Joey Iannotti in his 42nd professional fight. He defeated Iannotti via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 42-fight winning streak.

201. win

     #41

     Willie Pep vs. Aaron Seltzer

     On May 12, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (40-0, 17 KO) fought Aaron Seltzer in his 41st professional fight. He defeated Seltzer via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 41-fight winning streak.

202. win

     #40

     Willie Pep vs. Curley Nichols

     On May 4, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (39-0, 17 KO) fought Curley Nichols in his 40th professional fight. He defeated Nichols via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 40-fight winning streak.

203. win

     #39

     Willie Pep vs. Spider Armstrong

     On April 14, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (38-0, 16 KO) fought Spider Armstrong in his 39th professional fight. He defeated Armstrong via 4th round KO. He is now on a 39-fight winning streak.

204. win

     #38

     Willie Pep vs. Johnny Compo

     On March 18, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (37-0, 16 KO) fought Johnny Compo in his 38th professional fight. He defeated Compo via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 38-fight winning streak.

205. win

     #37

     Willie Pep vs. Willie Roache

     On February 24, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (36-0, 16 KO) fought Willie Roache in his 37th professional fight. He defeated Roache via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 37-fight winning streak.

206. win

     #36

     Willie Pep vs. Angelo Callura

     On February 10, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (35-0, 16 KO) fought Angelo Callura in his 36th professional fight. He defeated Callura via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 36-fight winning streak.

207. win

     #35

     Willie Pep vs. Abie Kaufman

     On January 27, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (34-0, 16 KO) fought Abie Kaufman in his 35th professional fight. He defeated Kaufman via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 35-fight winning streak.

208. win

     #34

     Willie Pep vs. Sammy Parotta

     On January 16, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (33-0, 16 KO) fought Sammy Parotta in his 34th professional fight. He defeated Parotta via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 34-fight winning streak.

209. win

     #33

     Willie Pep vs. Mexican Joe Rivers

     On January 8, 1942, a 19-year old Willie Pep (32-0, 15 KO) fought Mexican Joe Rivers in his 33rd professional fight. He defeated Rivers via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 33-fight winning streak.

210. win

     #32

     Willie Pep vs. Ruby Garcia III

     On December 12, 1941, in their 3rd fight, a a 19-year old Willie Pep (31-0, 15 KO) fought Ruby Garcia in his 32nd professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 32-fight winning streak.

211. win

     #31

     Willie Pep vs. Davey Crawford

     On November 24, 1941, a 19-year old Willie Pep (30-0, 15 KO) fought Davey Crawford in his 31st professional fight. He defeated Crawford via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 31-fight winning streak.

212. win

     #30

     Willie Pep vs. Buddy Spencer

     On November 7, 1941, a 19-year old Willie Pep (29-0, 15 KO) fought Buddy Spencer in his 30th professional fight. He defeated Spencer via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 30-fight winning streak.

213. win

     #29

     Willie Pep vs. Connie Savoie

     On October 21, 1941, a 19-year old Willie Pep (28-0, 14 KO) fought Connie Savoie in his 29th professional fight. He defeated Savoie via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a 29-fight winning streak.

214. win

     #28

     Willie Pep vs. Carlos Manzano

     On October 9, 1941, a 19-year old Willie Pep (27-0, 14 KO) fought Carlos Manzano in his 28th professional fight. He defeated Manzano via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 28-fight winning streak.

215. win

     #27

     Willie Pep vs. Jackie Harris

     On September 25, 1941, a 19-year old Willie Pep (26-0, 13 KO) fought Jackie Harris in his 27th professional fight. He defeated Harris via 1st round TKO. He is now on a 27-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

216. win

     #26

     Willie Pep vs. Eddie Flores

     On August 11, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (25-0, 12 KO) fought Eddie Flores in his 26th professional fight. He defeated Flores via 1st round KO. He is now on a 26-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

217. win

     #25

     Willie Pep vs. Paul Frechette

     On August 5, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (24-0, 11 KO) fought Paul Frechette in his 25th professional fight. He defeated Frechette via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 25-fight winning streak.

218. win

     #24

     Willie Pep vs. Jimmy Gilligan

     On July 15, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (23-0, 11 KO) fought Jimmy Gilligan in his 24th professional fight. He defeated Gilligan via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak.

219. win

     #23

     Willie Pep vs. Eddie DeAngelis

     On June 24, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (22-0, 10 KO) fought Eddie DeAngelis in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated DeAngelis via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak.

220. win

     #22

     Willie Pep vs. Harry Hintlian

     On June 19, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (21-0, 10 KO) fought Harry Hintlian in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Hintlian via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak.

221. win

     #21

     Willie Pep vs. Johnny Cockfield

     On May 12, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (20-0, 10 KO) fought Johnny Cockfield in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Cockfield via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak.

222. win

     #20

     Willie Pep vs. Lou Pugliese

     On May 6, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (19-0, 9 KO) fought Lou Pugliese in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Pugliese via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak.

223. win

     #19

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Silva

     On April 22, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (18-0, 9 KO) fought Joey Silva in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Silva via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak.

224. win

     #18

     Willie Pep vs. Henry Vasquez

     On April 14, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (17-0, 9 KO) fought Henry Vasquez in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Vasquez via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak.

225. win

     #17

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Gatto

     On March 31, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (16-0, 8 KO) fought Joey Gatto in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Gatto via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

226. win

     #16

     Willie Pep vs. Marty Shapiro

     On March 25, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (15-0, 8 KO) fought Marty Shapiro in his 16th professional fight. He defeated Shapiro via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

227. win

     #15

     Willie Pep vs. Ruby Garcia II

     On March 3, 1941, in their 2nd fight, a an 18-year old Willie Pep (14-0, 8 KO) fought Ruby Garcia in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.

228. win

     #14

     Willie Pep vs. Ruby Garcia

     On February 17, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (13-0, 8 KO) fought Ruby Garcia in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.

229. win

     #13

     Willie Pep vs. Don Lyons

     On February 10, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (12-0, 7 KO) fought Don Lyons in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Lyons via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

230. win

     #12

     Willie Pep vs. Augie Almeda

     On January 28, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (11-0, 6 KO) fought Augie Almeda in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Almeda via 6th round TKO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

231. win

     #11

     Willie Pep vs. Joe Echevarria

     On January 13, 1941, an 18-year old Willie Pep (10-0, 6 KO) fought Joe Echevarria in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Echevarria via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

232. win

     #10

     Willie Pep vs. Jim Mutane

     On December 6, 1940, an 18-year old Willie Pep (9-0, 5 KO) fought Jim Mutane in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Mutane via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

233. win

     #9

     Willie Pep vs. Frank Topazio

     On November 29, 1940, an 18-year old Willie Pep (8-0, 4 KO) fought Frank Topazio in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Topazio via 5th round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

234. win

     #8

     Willie Pep vs. Carlo Daponde

     On November 22, 1940, an 18-year old Willie Pep (7-0, 3 KO) fought Carlo Daponde in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Daponde via 6th round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

235. win

     #7

     Willie Pep vs. Jimmy McAllister

     On October 24, 1940, an 18-year old Willie Pep (6-0, 3 KO) fought Jimmy McAllister in his 7th professional fight. He defeated McAllister via 4th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

236. win

     #6

     Willie Pep vs. Jimmy Riche

     On October 3, 1940, an 18-year old Willie Pep (5-0, 2 KO) fought Jimmy Riche in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Riche via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

237. win

     #5

     Willie Pep vs. Jack Moore

     On September 19, 1940, an 18-year old Willie Pep (4-0, 2 KO) fought Jack Moore in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Moore via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

238. win

     #4

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Marcus II

     On September 5, 1940, in their 2nd fight, a a 17-year old Willie Pep (3-0, 2 KO) fought Joey Marcus in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Marcus via 4th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

239. win

     #3

     Willie Pep vs. Tommy Burns

     On August 29, 1940, a 17-year old Willie Pep (2-0, 1 KO) fought Tommy Burns in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Burns via 1st round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

240. win

     #2

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Wasnick

     On August 8, 1940, a 17-year old Willie Pep (1-0) fought Joey Wasnick in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Wasnick via 3rd round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

241. win

     #1

     Willie Pep vs. Joey Marcus

     On July 25, 1940, a 17-year old Willie Pep successfully debuted against Joey Marcus. He defeated Marcus via 4th round unanimous decision.