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Guglielmo Papaleo ( Middletown - September 19, 1922 – November 23, 2006) was an American professional boxer, better known as Willie Pep, who held the World Featherweight championship twice between the years of 1942 and 1950. Papaleo was born in an Italian family: his father, Salvatore, was from Rosolini, whereas his mother, Maria Marchese ...
Nov 25, 2006 · Nov. 25, 2006. Willie Pep, one of boxing’s pre-eminent figures and a longtime featherweight champion remembered most for his four title bouts against Sandy Saddler, died Thursday. He was 84. He ...
Pep is believed to have taken a dive. Alvarez was knocked down for an eight-count in the 10th round. Lauderdale was knocked down once in the 2nd and once in the 8th. Pep was down in the 3rd for a nine count. Pep was unable to come out for the 8th round due to a separated shoulder suffered at the end of the 7th round.
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Apr 25, 2024 · Willie Pep (born Sept. 19, 1922, Middletown, Conn., U.S.—died Nov. 23, 2006, Rocky Hill, Conn.) was an American professional boxer, world featherweight (126 pounds) champion during the 1940s. Pep specialized in finesse rather than slugging prowess and competed successfully in the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s. His rivalry with American Sandy ...
By. Joe Holley. Willie Pep, a featherweight boxer whose card-shark-quick hands, fast feet and puff-of-smoke prowess at evading punches made him an artist in the ring, died Thursday at a ...
Willie Pep’s legendary career earned him a multitude of honors, awards, and accolades. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990, cementing his status as one of the greatest boxers of all time. The accolades bestowed upon him, including numerous Fighter of the Year awards, serve as a testament to his enduring impact ...
Willie Pep. Won his first 62 professional fights before losing a 10-round decision to former World Lightweight Champion Sammy Angott on March 19, 1943. Defeated Chalky Wright by a 15-round unanimous decision at the age of 20 to win the NYSAC World Featherweight Championship on November 20, 1942. Named The Ring Fighter of the Year for 1945.
