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RIP Willie Pep
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 05:50
by sockdolager
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.
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 06:19
by -KOKid-
Sad news
There has never been nor will there ever be another fighter like Willie Pep.
-KOKid-
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 06:46
by KOJOE90
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.
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 07:14
by JC
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
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 07:29
by jimglen
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!
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 07:29
by jimglen
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!
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 08:17
by kovit
Rest in Peace "Willo the Wisp" Champ.
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 09:22
by Brich1930b
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
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 10:13
by Broncano
Rest in Peace, Genius
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 11:29
by BoxBuzz
One of a kind, in a league of his own, his legacy will endure.
Posted: 24 Nov 2006, 11:57
by pundit
Broncano wrote:Rest in Peace, Genius
Posted: 25 Nov 2006, 08:29
by KOJOE90
Willie Pep
Posted: 25 Nov 2006, 17:46
by Boxscribe
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.
Posted: 25 Nov 2006, 17:54
by Expug
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.
Posted: 25 Nov 2006, 22:52
by BrocktonBlockbuster49
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
Posted: 26 Nov 2006, 01:37
by sockdolager
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.
Posted: 27 Nov 2006, 13:16
by DoubleM
Shit...
Posted: 27 Nov 2006, 15:36
by vagabundo55
Rest In Peace.
Posted: 28 Nov 2006, 17:53
by Borinken25
RIP Willie Pep.
