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WILLIE
PEP


Born: September 19, 1922
230-11-1; 65 KOs


Credited with once winning a round without throwing a punch, Willie Pep is one of the sport's all-time greats. Nicknamed "Will o' the Wisp" for his elusiveness, Pep held the featherweight title for six years and outboxed all comers. Best remembered for his four-fight series against Sandy Saddler, Pep boasted an impressive career record of 230-11-1 with 65 knockouts.

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