Saldivar vs Pep at Featherweight in 1965

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  1. ricardinho

    ricardinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Why did this fight never happen?
     
    ricardinho, Apr 14, 2010
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  2. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Because Willie was over 40 and not a featherweight anymore.
     
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  3. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pep was cooked and Saldivar was prime. Would've been nasty.
     
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  4. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    Is this a joke?
     
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  5. ricardinho

    ricardinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Of course it is
     
    ricardinho, Apr 14, 2010
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