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  • • Why Willie Pep Was So Hard to Hit
    Why Willie Pep Was So Hard to Hit @ Boxing News 24...2026
  • • A Featherweight Like No Other – World Boxing Association
    Mentioning Willie Pep is to speak of the man widely regarded—by eight out of ten old-school fans, and even by modern boxing historians—as the most masterful featherweight ever to step into a ring. Perhaps only his archrival from the distant 1950s, Sandy Saddler, could cast a shadow close to his. We remember this illustrious Hall …...2025
  • • Willie Pep: A Featherweight Like No Other
    Mentioning Willie Pep is to speak of the man widely regarded—by eight out of ten old-school fans, and even by modern boxing historians—as the most masterful featherweight ever to step into a ring. Perhaps only his archrival from the distant 1950s, Sandy Saddler, could cast a shadow close to his. We remember this illustrious Hall … Continue reading "Willie Pep: A Featherweight Like No Other"...2025
  • Boxing Weight Classes: A Complete Guide
    • Boxing Weight Classes: A Complete Guide
    Boxing is split into 17 official weight classes, ranging from minimumweight to heavyweight. Each division has produced legendary fighters of the past and present. This guide breaks down each weight class and introduces you to three great boxers from different boxing weight classes. Boxing Weight Classes: Introducing the 17 Different Divisions Minimumweight (Strawweight) – 105 lbs Ricardo Ló...2025
  • • “Hit the other guy, but don’t let him hurt you” – World Boxing Association
    Does the name Guglielmo Papaleo ring a bell, fight fans? Probably not. But if you’re over 50, maybe even if you’re in your 40s, chances are your head nods instinctively when you hear the name Willie Pep—a name that, according to 8 out of 10 boxing historians, belongs to the greatest featherweight to ever lace …...2025
  • • Willie Pep: “Hit the other guy, but don’t let him hurt you”
    Does the name Guglielmo Papaleo ring a bell, fight fans? Probably not. But if you’re over 50, maybe even if you’re in your 40s, chances are your head nods instinctively when you hear the name Willie Pep—a name that, according to 8 out of 10 boxing historians, belongs to the greatest featherweight to ever lace … Continue reading "Willie Pep: “Hit the other guy, but don’t let him hurt you”"...2025

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  • Larry Boardman's Fabulous Five-Fight String
    • Larry Boardman's Fabulous Five-Fight String
    Larry Boardman was an elite lightweight during the 1950s who beat a slew of champions. Known for his tremendous power in both hands, his ninth round knockout of Frankie Ryff on June 1, 1956 at Madison Square Garden was so ferocious, kids who watched it on television vividly remembered it fifty years later.Boardman first burst into the consciousness of the boxing public on February 7, 1956 when he ...2025
  • Five Featherweight Fighters to Watch in 2025
    • Five Featherweight Fighters to Watch in 2025
    The history of the featherweight division is littered with great fighters, such as Prince Naseem Hamed, Salvador Sanchez and the legendary Willie Pep. Here are five fighters from the division to watch out for in the next 12 months and beyond. Featherweight Boxing: Top Fighters to Watch in 2025 Featherweight Boxing: Keisuke Matsumoto Unbeaten 25-year-old Keisuke Matsumoto (12-0, 8 KOs) is fast maki...2025

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  • 2026
    "Why Willie Pep Was So Hard to Hit @ Boxing News 24"

  • 2025
    "The history of the featherweight division is littered with great fighters, such as Prince Naseem Hamed, Salvador Sanchez and the legendary Willie Pep."

  • 2024
    "The fight for ‘The Featherweight’: James Madio, Willie Pep and a tale of perfect timing"

  • 2023
    "Therefore, the days of Archie Moore, Willie Pep and Sugar Ray Robinson amassing well over 200 fights may be ancient history."

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  • • Toe-to-Toe with Ira Berkow
    When Rocky Graziano stopped Tony Zale in the sixth round of their world title bout at Chicago Stadium, a seven-year old Jewish kid from the nearby Lawndale neighborhood sulked for the rest of that balmy July day in 1947. Young Ira Berkow was a fan of Zale, the dethroned middleweight champion from Gary, Indiana. The heartbreak caused by the loss would become the future Pulitzer Prize winner's first...2024
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  • • Legendary Promoter Don Elbaum, 93, Dies
    "I lost an old friend Don Elbaum today, as did the sport of boxing, which just became less interesting and fun," wrote Teddy Atlas upon hearing the news that the eccentric Hall of Fame boxing promoter died yesterday at the age of 93. Elbaum, who promoted boxing events for nearly 70 years, began his legendary career at a time when the International Boxing Club ruled the roost.Born on August 6, 1932...2025
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  • • Larry Boardman's Fabulous Five-Fight String
    2025
  • James Madio proves he was born to play Willie Pep in The Featherweight
    • James Madio proves he was born to play Willie Pep in The Featherweight
    Premiere night in New York City. For filmmakers, it’s the make-or-break time. But for actor James Madio, the only person whose opinion mattered was his father, Gerard. And when The Featherweight ran its final credits, dad approved. “Jimmy boy, you might have something here,” father said to son. “You did great.” “That’s his approval,” laughed […] The post James Madio proves he was born ...2024
  • • Toe-to-Toe with Ira Berkow
    2024
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  • • Will boxing ever see another champion fight over 100 times?
    Will boxing ever seen another top fighter with 100+ fights in their career? | Richard Mackson/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images Triple digit fights for great fighters — or really any fighters — just don’t seem likely to ever happen again. Over time, parity has grown in the sport of boxing. Congruently, purses have as well. Though all-time talents transcend eras, not only have training re...2023
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  • • The fight for ‘The Featherweight’: James Madio, Willie Pep and a tale of perfect timing
    2024
  • • Willie Pep Mural Continues Fighter’s Legacy
    Willie Pep Mural Continues Fighter’s Legacy @ Boxing News 24/7...2024
  • • James Madio proves he was born to play Willie Pep in The Featherweight
    2024
  • • How Shakur Stevenson Can Move Past His “Bad Performance.’
    By: Sean Crose Let's face facts, it was not a good fight. Indeed, it may well have been the worst fight I've ever seen and I've been a fan since the late 70s. Yes, Thursday night's WBC lightweight championship bout between Shakur Stevenson and Edwin De Los Santos really was that bad. Neither man threw many punches. What's more, the popular Stevenson didn't seem interested in throwing many punche...2023
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  • • Life and times of ‘The Featherweight’, Willie Pep
    The post Life and times of ‘The Featherweight’, Willie Pep appeared first on Boxing News. Steve Hunt speaks to director Robert Kolodny about his acclaimed boxing biopic The post Life and times of ‘The Featherweight’, Willie Pep appeared first on Boxing News....2024
  • • Why Willie Pep Was So Hard to Hit
    2026
  • • A Featherweight Like No Other – World Boxing Association
    2025

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  • • Larry Boardman's Fabulous Five-Fight String
    2025
  • • Toe-to-Toe with Ira Berkow
    2024
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  • • Will boxing ever see another champion fight over 100 times?
    2023
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