Was Willie Pep a running coward?

[Tony Trick-Pony]

Pep fought in the same era doe

Pep also got booed in that era too. Besides in those days up until the '80s at best, very few cared anything about featherweights anyway. The heavyweight champion meant everything back then.

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Compare Willie Peps' ranking on niche ATG lists (very high)

To how many people have any clue he exists (you me and 5 other people)

Sorry but no matter how you spin it guys who just ride the rules to survive to a decision are never remembered as much as actual fighters. It's not why anyone tunes in.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

Compare Willie Peps' ranking on niche ATG lists (very high)

To how many people have any clue he exists (you me and 5 other people)

Sorry but no matter how you spin it guys who just ride the rules to survive to a decision are never remembered as much as actual fighters. It's not why anyone tunes in.

Why are number of knockouts even listed on a boxer's record? I mean, if boxing does not need knockouts to be exciting, why even list the KOs? Because people like them and more than that, they like action and engagement. Those who run, clinch and counterpunch their way to a decision when they could have gone for it and given the fans their money's worth, should not be held in as high regard as the warriors who put the asses in the seats.

[Jsmooth9876]

I didn't see him hug or put his fore arm in the other guys mouth once then throw his right hand after it.

[Larry the boss]

I didn't see him hug or put his fore arm in the other guys mouth once then throw his right hand after it.

Yea and last time he fought for a title he was 28 and lost..you are comparing him to Floyd at 38...show me Floyd holding at 28

[krazyn8tive]

This thread is bad

[puga]

Floyd is a coward and a drug cheat...but great bussinessman

[stuff jones]

Just an FYI, you need a space after commas.

[Jsmooth9876]

Yea and last time he fought for a title he was 28 and lost..you are comparing him to Floyd at 38...show me Floyd holding at 28

Yeah but you just asked if he was a running coward so obviously you're comparing him to Floyd I assume....

Floyd was awesome at 130, I agree..he was actually enjoyable to watch and would entertain...not so much the last 4-5 years....

[Tony Trick-Pony]

Yea and last time he fought for a title he was 28 and lost..you are comparing him to Floyd at 38...show me Floyd holding at 28

But using the forearm is fine at 38. He's older. So cheating is okay.