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Willie Pep, 84; featherweight reached boxing world's pinnacle

By Michael J. Bailey
Globe Staff / November 25, 2006

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Willie Pep, considered pound for pound one of the top boxers to lace on a pair of gloves, died Thursday at West Hill Convalescent Home in Rocky Hill, Conn. The "Will o' the Wisp" was 84. (Full article: 1595 words)

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