Willie Pep or Ray Leonard?

**Jim Jeffries** · 02-28-2010, 12:12 AM

By virtue of the fact that Leonard only had 40 total fights, the last two of which were extremely ill-advised. That he fought 5 years, took over 2 years off, 1 fight - another 3 years off, and only 3 fairly meaningful fights after that. Impressive wins with Hagler, Hearns, Duran, better than Pep's top 3, but Pep has him by far on longevity.

So I'd have to say Pep.

**mickey malone** · 02-28-2010, 01:20 AM

This is a 'no brainer'

Pep scored more KO's than Leonard had fights, and Pep is generally considered as a light puncher..

**jrosales13** · 02-28-2010, 01:21 AM

Willie Pep... I have in Pep in my top 10, I don't have Leonard in my top 10...

**wmute** · 02-28-2010, 03:53 AM

Pep. When it comes to ATG discussion Leonard secured himself away from the top, due to some career moves.

**MARKBNLV** · 02-28-2010, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by mickey malone

This is a 'no brainer'

Pep scored more KO's than Leonard had fights, and Pep is generally considered as a light puncher..

Pep also fought in an era where guys would fight 2-3 times a month bit of a difference.

Willie Pep or Ray Leonard?