A rare matchup between two ATGs at the absolute peak of there careers, both on HUGE winning streaks. Arguebably the best featherweight in history vs the best bantamweight in history. Both weighed in at 127lb. "Ortiz, undisputed bantamweight champion, waged an aggressive struggle but his efforts seldom made even the slightest impression on the more skillful Pep, recognized in New York as the featherweight titlist. The Hartford Italian's educated left hand, which deflected most of Ortiz' bull-like rushes, earned him seven of the ten rounds. The Mexican appeared seeking a knockout at the outset but Pep managed to keep well out of range of his powerful hooks most of the time. When Ortiz rushed, Pep generally met him with two or three lightning lefts before spinning him. Ortiz' best efforts were launched in the second, sixth and eighth rounds, when he managed to catch Pep resting on the wrong foot to flay his body with both hands before he could break free. Well behind when the sixth opened, Ortiz made a courageous attempt to take command. Ortiz staggered Pep with a right to the head as the latter bicycled away early in the eighth and then, while pressing that advantage, scored with heavy body hooks. But Pep regained mastery in the ninth and he gave the Mexican an impressive boxing lesson during the last two frames."- New York Times Anyone have pictures?
I remember Ring magazine saying the fight was rather dull. Still a significant fight for both guys. Found this fight report: http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=860&dat=19440718&id=TkgKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mUoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4316,3002528
