RIP Willie Pep

sockdolager · Post by **sockdolager** » 24 Nov 2006, 05:50

http://www.fightnews.com/fightnews_2/he ... DQAtF.html

One of the greatest boxers of all time in it's truest sense. An astonishing record of 230-11-1. You will be missed Willie.

-KOKid- · Post by **-KOKid-** » 24 Nov 2006, 06:19

Sad news

There has never been nor will there ever be another fighter like Willie Pep.

-KOKid-

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 24 Nov 2006, 06:46

This is very sad news. The Boxing World has lost one of it's very best. The word great is overused in this sport but Willie Pep was GREAT in the true sense of the word.

A true master of his art.

Rest in peace Champ.

JC · Post by JC » 24 Nov 2006, 07:14

This is a very sad day for boxing, one of the true legends of the sport and a real character, I'll raise a glass to him next time I have a drink. May he rest in peace.

Pepp talking to an old opponent years after each retired. "Do you recognize me?" the old opponent asked. Willie looked hard and considered before finally replying "Lie down so I can recognize you."

Pepp - "I've got it made. I've got a wife and a TV and they're both working."

RIP

jimglen · Post by **jimglen** » 24 Nov 2006, 07:29

Yes,

GREAT past fighters were True Greats, thier records & longevity proved that 'repeatedly' and against other greats...today by comparison, - well it'll never, ever, be the same again..!

God Bless you "willo-the-wisp" now you can recieve your 'real' crown!

jimglen · Post by **jimglen** » 24 Nov 2006, 07:29

Yes,

GREAT past fighters were True Greats, thier records & longevity proved that 'repeatedly' and against other greats...today by comparison, - well it'll never, ever, be the same again..!

God Bless you "willo-the-wisp" now you can recieve your 'real' crown!

kovit · Post by **kovit** » 24 Nov 2006, 08:17

Rest in Peace "Willo the Wisp" Champ.

Brich1930b · Post by **Brich1930b** » 24 Nov 2006, 09:22

RIP WILLIE. THE BEST BOXER I EVER SAW. SAW WILLIE BOX A FEW TIMES AND HE WAS THE BEST. YOU WERE GREAT FOR BOXING. RIP. RICHBART

Broncano · Post by **Broncano** » 24 Nov 2006, 10:13

Rest in Peace, Genius

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 24 Nov 2006, 11:29

One of a kind, in a league of his own, his legacy will endure.

pundit · Post by **pundit** » 24 Nov 2006, 11:57

Broncano wrote:Rest in Peace, Genius

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 25 Nov 2006, 08:29

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1465000/i ... pep150.jpg

http://www.digitaljournal.com/images/ph ... ie-pep.jpg

http://www.ctboxinghof.com/images/WILLIE_PEP.jpg

http://www.grandslampage.net/mediac/400 ... a/pep3.JPG

http://www.thesweetscience.com/images/6 ... 40x230.jpg

http://www.boxrec.com/media/images/d/d6/Pep.Willie2.jpg

http://www.thering-online.com/art/class ... July49.jpg

Boxscribe · Post by **Boxscribe** » 25 Nov 2006, 17:46

What can you say about this true master?

It is interesting that all of the posts have been brief. Just goes to show that words can't explain.

Rest in peace Willie. There will never be another.

Expug · Post by **Expug** » 25 Nov 2006, 17:54

The other night espn classic showed Ali vs Zora Folley 1967.
The announcer Johnny Adie was bringing all the exchamps who were in the house into the ring .
A whole slew of great champs were in the house as it was at the Garden I believe.
When he brought Sandy Saddler up , the biggest applause for him were from a little guy in a suit already up in the ring.
Willie Pep.
Classy guy and a true great.

BrocktonBlockbuster49 · Post by **BrocktonBlockbuster49** » 25 Nov 2006, 22:52

Willie pep, my # 1 p4p fighter of all time. RIP, you are the best. you danced around the ring like you were floating through the sky. there will never ever be another fighter like you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA00dfx9Wmw

watch at the 2:15 mark, INCREDIBLE move pep makes to make the other fighter completley miss with a right hook

sockdolager · Post by **sockdolager** » 26 Nov 2006, 01:37

BrocktonBlockbuster49 wrote:Willie pep, my # 1 p4p fighter of all time. RIP, you are the best. you danced around the ring like you were floating through the sky. there will never ever be another fighter like you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA00dfx9Wmw

watch at the 2:15 mark, INCREDIBLE move pep makes to make the other fighter completley miss with a right hook

good stuff BB49.

DoubleM · Post by **DoubleM** » 27 Nov 2006, 13:16

Shit...

vagabundo55 · Post by **vagabundo55** » 27 Nov 2006, 15:36

Rest In Peace.

elmersalsa · Post by **elmersalsa** » 28 Nov 2006, 17:37

For certainly, the greatest featherweight in history and one of boxing's true champions. One of the very, very best that will be missed.

RIP WILLIE!!!

Borinken25 · Post by **Borinken25** » 28 Nov 2006, 17:53

RIP Willie Pep.