The Arc of Boxing by Mike Silver

Author:Mike Silver
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General Fiction
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2012-09-05T16:00:00+00:00

“Fighting Willie Pep is like trying to stamp out a grass fire,” said one opponent after fighting the elusive “Will-o-the-Wisp.” Pep (left) jabs the great Chalky Wright in 1942. Pep combined speed with brilliant boxing technique to win 229 out of 241 pro fights (The International Hall of Champions).

“Pep was always within punching room, hitting you with jabs, and coming up behind you, and moving side to side. Pep was always moving with a purpose. He wasn’t just flying around the ring. A lot of people wouldn’t see that. It depends on who’s looking at the fights.”

Chuck Hasson: “Today it is so much flash and everything is built on speed, whereas in the old days there were subtle moves that you just don’t see anymore. Head feints, eye feints, shoulder feints, body punching. Teddy Yarosz, who was middleweight champion in the mid–1930s, had a boring style but he was a master at out-maneuvering an opponent and having him do what you wanted him to do. It might not be fun to watch but it was effective and it won fights.”

Bill Goodman: “All that’s required today is a guy that can stand up. You showcase a guy with a good chin that stands up and he is accepted. Years ago you needed more than that. Today that’s all you need. Nothing. You’re a fighter.”

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