Willie Pep vs Naseem Hamed

GPater11093 · Oct 29, 2010

Addie said: ↑

When I was making my way through the Willie Pep DVD, which had his fights with Saddler, Chavez, Famechon, among others on it, there were times when I thought Pep missed opportunities to attack. He'd wait on the opponent, and look for the opportunity to counter rather than lead. These were exceptions to the rule, generally Pep was always doing something, whether it be flicking out a jab or throwing a combination, but I've seen lulls in some of his fights, fights that weren't all that competitive, it should be said.
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I think based on what we know of Pep he is going to be doing something. In the films we have of him in his prime he doesn't slow down at all over 10 rounds.

Of course, that's exactly what we're talking about here. If Hamed was to land and hurt Pep often, I'd make Hamed the clear winner and by stoppage. I'm just making the point that I don't envision a shutout, I think Hamed has ways to win a few rounds, if not by his power, then because some rounds are going to be such a non event that you could give the rounds to Hamed.
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Fair enough.

I just think Pep basically gets a shut out or near that. I think in the slower rounds Pep has more chance of winning them. Maybe Hamed lands a big shot in a round and a judge adjudges it to Hamed but I think generally Hamed will be missing and getting outboxed.

Right we are basically arguing over the same thing, so I will stop there.

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