Willie Pep The Will O'The Wisp

Willie Pep was a boxing artist, following a tradition begun by James J. Corbett via Benny Leonard and culminating in Boxing's golden age in the 30s and 40s. Pep was the personification of what boxing is about 'hit without being hit'. But Pep's style was so unusual - although not the best kept secret in town: in over a quarter of a century Pep fought over 200 bouts - but his records never have been and are ever unlikely to be reproduced.