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Anyone familiar with a boxer from the 1930/40s called Willie Pep?

My lad 14 boxer trains under a professional coach in Manchester trainer came over to the ropes during a 121 yesterday with goosebumps and his arm hairs stood on end saying no kid ever done this to me. He said I’m training Willie pep he’s been reincarnated. We went home researched him and wow that’s some praise! Never actually heard of him.
 
Blue warrior said:
Anyone familiar with a boxer from the 1930/40s called Willie Pep?

My lad 14 boxer trains under a professional coach in Manchester trainer came over to the ropes during a 121 yesterday with goosebumps and his arm hairs stood on end saying no kid ever done this to me. He said I’m training Willie pep he’s been reincarnated. We went home researched him and wow that’s some praise! Never actually heard of him.
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He had about a million fights didn't he? I remember scouring boxrec.com years ago trying to find the best records
 
MellowJoe said:
He had about a million fights didn't he? I remember scouring boxrec.com years ago trying to find the best records
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229 I think mate, known arguably as the best defensive boxer in history with phenomenal footwork and speed. He’s told my lad to consume everything about him.
 
Blue warrior said:
Anyone familiar with a boxer from the 1930/40s called Willie Pep?

My lad 14 boxer trains under a professional coach in Manchester trainer came over to the ropes during a 121 yesterday with goosebumps and his arm hairs stood on end saying no kid ever done this to me. He said I’m training Willie pep he’s been reincarnated. We went home researched him and wow that’s some praise! Never actually heard of him.
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Willie Pep was one of the greatest boxers that ever lived. Nearly died in his early 20's after a motorcycle crash. Went onto become a world champion and possibly had the best defence of any boxer that stepped in to the ring. Not a k/o artist, but a true boxing artist.
 
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Blue warrior said:
They probably did insane rounds back then. My lad does like a bit more of a tear up so does get caught now and then but big praise non the less.
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Its the greatest sport there is. You will find out more about yourself in 30 seconds in the ring than 30 years out of it.
 
VOOMER said:
Willie Pep was one of the greatest boxers that ever lived. Nearly died in his early 20's after a motorcycle crash. Went onto become a world champion and possibly had the best defence of any boxer that stepped in to the ring. Not a k/o artist, but a true boxing artist.
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Yes mate we have researched him since great career. My lad has phenomenal footwork and movement I think that’s where he compared him.
 
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