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Willie Pep : A Biography of the 20th Century's Greatest Featherweight - Mark Allen Baker

Willie Pep

A Biography of the 20th Century's Greatest Featherweight

By: Mark Allen Baker

Paperback | 9 September 2022

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Among the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time, Willie Pep (1922-2006) was a virtuoso of the squared circle. A two-time World Featherweight Champion, his International Boxing Hall of Fame professional record stands at 230 wins, 11 losses and one draw, with 65 knockouts and two winning streaks of more than 62 victories--each longer than most modern fighters'' careers. During his 26 years in the ring, he appeared on cards with everyone from Fritzie Zivic to Joe Frazier. A scientific boxer with balletic defensive skills and a stiff jab, Pep--known as "Will o'' the Wisp"--so masterfully evaded his opponents, one remarked it was like battling a man in a room full of mirrors. This book covers his remarkable career, with highlights of each bout.

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"In glorious detail, Mr. Baker takes the readers back to Yesteryear...The author gives such vivid accounts of Pep's battles, so much so, that the reader can literally hear the thump of the punches landed in those contests....Mr. Baker still repeatedly educates us with information that we never knew before. We cannot think of one author out there who researches a subject as diligently as the author does. Not only is his narrative absorbing, but his footnotes alone make for additional compelling reading. Willie Pep has been the subject of many books over the past 70-plus years, but never has his ring accomplishments been burned into the pages better than Mr. Baker's work. If one had not been impressed with Pep's amazing career before reading this text, then after reading, there will be further acclaim of Willie "Will o' the Wisp" Pep....Mr. Baker is always one to bring up details that are unexpected....Willie Pep's gutsy fortitude and immense talent shines brightly through the pages....We did not think it could be possible, but Mr. Baker outshines himself with this marvelous book on the incomparable Willie Pep. This book is highly recommended for super reading!!"-The USA Boxing News

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