Was Willie Pep a running coward?

[IronDanHamza]

They didn't cut weight the way they do now.

How could you, he had over 230 fights, he Would fight consecutive weeks sometimes.

Saddler was way bigger and way stronger than pep, and after saddler destroyed him, he said said let's do it again and out boxed him.

There's slight similarities between there style at best, but not there careers.

And?

Pep still didn't move up to fight Saddler like you incorrectly claimed.

[AddiX]

"Sammy Saddler"

Pep didn't move up in weight to fight Saddler, genius.

Your correct, he pretty much always fought undersized.

Saddler was massive though, when guys like Paul Williams and margarita were in Floyds weight class, he said no thanks, time to retire.

[IronDanHamza]

Your correct, he pretty much always fought undersized.

Saddler was massive though, when guys like Paul Williams and margarita were in Floyds weight class, he said no thanks, time to retire.

No, not really. Incorrect again.

How many lbs did Pep move up in weight compared to Mayweather?

Quit while you're behind clearly you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

[_Maxi]

Ironic isn't it. Pep, widly considered the second greatest fighter of all time, and when you watch you can't help but see the similarities between him and Mayweather stylistically. Interesting because in most circles Pep was considered the best boxer of all time but with Robinsons athletic gifts it made him that much harder to beat.

I also truly doubt Larry was digging for this... Pep, historically was known for winning a round of boxing without throwing a punch. Which brings up the concept of fundamentals, judging and today's lack of knowledge. One of the main focus points in boxing is "Hit but don't get Hit"... Something Pep was amazing at, exactly why he was considered to be so great and yet rarely spoken of. This has to do with today's lack of knowledge of the history of the sport and the lack of knowing the sport. Every sport has idiotic critics with no knowledge of the sport (never competeing, never studying the history) and the Internet has allowed every individual the voice to spew hate or criticism... Ironically it also gave those individuals the access to the history, and videos which you may have never of saw.

Oh how convenient... you know what the difference is?

CLINCHING

that's the difference. Clinching ruins boxing. And Mayweather is the man doing it and getting away with it. Along with Ward, Klisthcko, etc...

I didn't see WP in that video clinching.

[IR0NFIST]

That video reveals far more differences than similarities. Based on the 8-minute clip, it's clear that Pep engages more frequently than Floyd, he utilizes masterful head movement to avoid punches as opposed to excessive clinching, his back never touched the ropes and he rarely turtles up or gets backed into a corner.

[-MAKAVELLI-]

Name all the fights Floyd clinched in

all of em?

[IronDanHamza]

To answer the question; Yes, Pep would without question be considered a "runner" today.

He fought on the move a lot more than Mayweather ever has.

[_Maxi]

Guess you forgot Floyd already moved up 24 pounds,pep never moved up that much,try again.and move up?? he was the champion when he fought Saddler

You also forgot that pep didn't count with the help of steroids like the other guy did to gain 24 pounds....

[Xi_]

Your correct, he pretty much always fought undersized.

Saddler was massive though, when guys like Paul Williams and margarita were in Floyds weight class, he said no thanks, time to retire.

Wtf are talking about???? Floyd is always outweighed by several pounds on fight night. They did same day weigh ins back then.

[IronDanHamza]

Oh how convenient... you know what the difference is?

CLINCHING

that's the difference. Clinching ruins boxing. And Mayweather is the man doing it and getting away with it. Along with Ward, Klisthcko, etc...

I didn't see WP in that video clinching.

Maybe because you're watching a highlight video.

Go and actually watch Willie Pep's fights and see if he clinches.

Bare in mind we are talking about a fighter who fought through the 1940's.