Willie Pep
- January 9, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Willie Pep |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 19, 1922(1922-09-19) |
| Age | 102 |
| Date Of Death | 2006-11-23 |
| Birthplace | Middletown |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Connecticut |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Willie Pep Biography
| Name | Willie Pep |
| Birthday | Sep 19 |
| Birth Year | 1922 |
| Place Of Birth | Middletown |
| Home Town | Connecticut |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Salvatore Papaleo, Mary Papaleo |
Willie Pep is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on September 19, 1922 in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. A member of the International Boxing Hall Of Fame who won an incredible 241 times during his career, with a record of 229-11-1. He was a knockout expert with 65 knockouts. is widely recognized as to be one of the top fighters of his time.
He had a lively rivalry between himself and He had a spirited rivalry with Sandy Saddler, with whom he traded World Featherweight Championships in the late 40’s and early 50’s., with whom he exchanged World Featherweight Championships in the late 40’s and 50’s.
His name is Guglielmo Papaleo.
Willie Pep Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Willie Pep is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Willie Pep 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His amateur fight career in 1937, in the period during the Great Depression.
The International Boxing Research Organization named him as the top featherweight boxer ever in 2005.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 5 im |
Willie Pep height 5 ft 5 im Willie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Willie Pep Dating?
According to our records, Willie Pep is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Willie Pep’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Willie Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Willie Pep celebrates birthday on September 19 of every year.
What was Willie Pep record?
Willie Pep
Real name| Guglielmo Papaleo
Nickname(s)| Will o’ the Wisp
Weight(s)| Featherweight
Height| 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
What is Willie Peps real name?
Willie Pep, original name Guglielmo Papaleo , byname Will o’ the Wisp, (born Sept. 19, 1922, Middletown, Conn., U.S.—died Nov. 23, 2006, Rocky Hill, Conn.), American professional boxer, world featherweight (126 pounds) champion during the 1940s.
Who was Willie Pep married to?
Pep later worked as a referee and a boxing official for the state of Connecticut, and he was a deputy sheriff in the Hartford area. His survivors included his wife Barbara ; two daughters, Mary and Melissa; and two sons, William and Michael.
What weight was Willie Pep?
Featherweight
Who did Willie Pep beat?
Defeated Chalky Wright by a 15-round unanimous decision at the age of 20 to win the NYSAC World Featherweight Championship on November 20, 1942.