Best of Willie Pep: Top 10 Fights
Willie Pep had 241 fights with 65 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Chalky Wright, Manuel Ortiz, Charley Riley, Eddie Compo, and Sal Bartolo. The following are Pep's top 10 fights.
Willie Pep defeats Chalky Wright
On Willie Pep defeated Chalky Wright via 15 round unanimous decision. Pep was 20 years old with a record of 54-0 (20 KOs). Wright was 30 years old with a record of 143-33-17 (68 KOs). Pep won the NYSAC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Pep's fights.
Willie Pep defeats Manuel Ortiz
On Willie Pep defeated Manuel Ortiz via 10 round unanimous decision. Pep was 21 years old with a record of 75-1 (24 KOs). Ortiz was 28 years old with a record of 59-11-2 (32 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Pep's career.
Willie Pep defeats Charley Riley
On Willie Pep defeated Charley Riley via 5th round KO. Pep was 27 years old with a record of 144-2-1 (47 KOs). Pep successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles.
Willie Pep defeats Eddie Compo
On Willie Pep defeated Eddie Compo via 7th round TKO. Pep was 27 years old with a record of 142-2-1 (46 KOs). Pep successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles.
Willie Pep defeats Sal Bartolo
On Willie Pep defeated Sal Bartolo in their 3rd fight via 12th round KO. Pep was 23 years old with a record of 100-1-1 (30 KOs). Pep successfully defended his NYSAC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles, and won the NBA featherweight title.
Willie Pep defeats Humberto Sierra
On Willie Pep defeated Humberto Sierra in the rematch via 10th round TKO. Pep was 25 years old with a record of 123-1-1 (43 KOs). Pep successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles.
Willie Pep defeats Asuncion Llanos
On Willie Pep defeated Asuncion Llanos via 2nd round KO. Pep was 27 years old with a record of 148-2-1 (48 KOs).
Willie Pep defeats Chalky Wright in their 2nd fight
On Willie Pep defeated Chalky Wright in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Pep was 22 years old with a record of 79-1 (25 KOs). Wright was 32 years old with a record of 162-35-18 (85 KOs). Pep successfully defended his NYSAC and Ring Magazine featherweight titles.
Willie Pep defeats Lefty LaChance
On Willie Pep defeated Lefty LaChance via 3rd round TKO. Pep was 23 years old with a record of 105-1-1 (35 KOs).
Willie Pep defeats Joey Silva
On Willie Pep defeated Joey Silva in their 3rd fight via 9th round RTD. Pep was 20 years old with a record of 56-0 (22 KOs).