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Willie Pep: A Biography of the 20th Century's Greatest Featherweight

Willie Pep: A Biography of the 20th Century's Greatest Featherweight

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Willie Pep was a two-time World Featherweight Champion with a professional record of 230 wins, 11 losses, and one draw, including 65 knockouts and two winning streaks of more than 62 victories. He was known for his balletic defensive skills and stiff jab and appeared on cards with everyone from Fritzie Zivic to Joe Frazier. This book covers his remarkable career.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc


Willie Pep, a legendary boxer who graced the squared circle from 1922 to 2006, stands among the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in history. With an impressive professional record of 230 wins, 11 losses, and one draw, he secured two World Featherweight Championships. His remarkable achievements include 65 knockout victories and two winning streaks of over 62 victories, each surpassing the length of most modern fighters' careers. Over his illustrious 26-year career, Pep graced the same cards as boxing icons such as Fritzie Zivic and Joe Frazier. He was known as "Will o the Wisp" for his exceptional defensive skills, which resembled battling a man in a room full of mirrors. This book delves into the remarkable career of Willie Pep, highlighting key moments from each of his bouts.


Dimension: 254 x 178 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476685526

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