Willie Pep's style in his own words

If mssg boards were around when he fought you know dam well they would ..

 

sometimes people have the notion that any athlete from generations ago needs to be worshiped, its nostalgia for the sake of nostalgia sometimes.

 

Yea he also fought, what, over 200 fights over 30 years. Different eras. Less money paid to fighters. Greater need to maintain longevity because the lower pay scale required you to be in the ring several times a year.

 

Pep, Floyd and Spinks are one thing. But you can't be serious with this Dirrell kid. I never thought any fighter could outrun Spinks until that fight. I was waiting for Cotton to warn him. That was a disgrace to the sport.

 

No, thats a spin. I never said anyone should fight with their face. The quote you posted is a window into the mentality of Pep, and Im simply stating legitimate reasons for him having that mentality.

 

Agreed. He has obviously got some skills. Maybe his chin is suspect? I don't know anything about him but that was a bad first impression to make on HBO.

 

Nostalgia, it happens in every sport. Nothing new.

Merchant said of Benny Leonard - he used to brag about going through an entire match without messing up his hair - arent we past that? I dont want to see fighters whou are worried about messing up their hair.

 

Why are you insulting Pep? A thread with Mayweather, Spinks as if they were in the same league as Pep. Please stop it.