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Pep was born Guiglermo Papaleo on September 19, 1922 in Middleton, CT. He began boxing in 1940 and would compete professionally for 26 years. During a remarkable career Pep reigned twice as featherweight champion of the world (1942-48, 1949-50). He compiled an amazing 230-11-1 (65 KOs) record that includes wins over Hall of Famers Manuel Ortiz, “Chalky” Wright and four-time rival Sandy Saddler. Celebrated the world over for his defensive and tactical abilities, the slick-boxing Pep once even won a round without throwing a punch. In 1945 he was named “Fighter of the Year.”
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In 1990, Pep was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
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