Got Footwork?
“He who hits and runs away lives to fight another day.” –
Willie Pep
Willie Pep is one of the most prolific fighters in the
history of boxing. During his
remarkable 26-year career, Pep fought a total of 241 times, retiring with a
record of 229 wins and just 11 losses.
In 1990 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and he
is widely considered to be the greatest featherweight boxer of all-time. If you have never seen Willie Pep fight
than you are missing out on the work of a true artist inside the ring.
So how was Willie Pep able to fight for so long? The answer lies in his remarkable
footwork. Pep was one of the most
elusive fighter’s in the history of boxing with a unique ability to hit and not
be hit back. In fact, legend has it that Willie Pep
actually won the third round of his fight against Jackie Graves without
throwing a single punch.
Check out the below video which highlights some of Willie
Pep’s legendary footwork.
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