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Robinson alongside acclaimed coach George Gainford. Opposite page: Pep flanked by manager Lou Viscusi and trainer Bill Gore.

FOLKLORE LONG BEFORE ESTABLISHING THEMSELVES AS TWO OF THE BEST BOXERS OF ALL TIME, WILLIE PEP AND SUGAR RAY ROBINSON MET IN AN INCONSPICUOUS AMATEUR BOUT NOW STEEPED IN LEGEND by Don Stradley

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