Willie Pep or Ray Leonard?

[Southpaw16BF]

Who was greater and why?

[Jim Jeffries]

By virtue of the fact that Leonard only had 40 total fights, the last two of which were extremely ill-advised. That he fought 5 years, took over 2 years off, 1 fight - another 3 years off, and only 3 fairly meaningful fights after that. Impressive wins with Hagler, Hearns, Duran, better than Pep's top 3, but Pep has him by far on longevity.

So I'd have to say Pep.

[mickey malone]

This is a 'no brainer'

Pep scored more KO's than Leonard had fights, and Pep is generally considered as a light puncher..

[jrosales13]

Willie Pep... I have in Pep in my top 10, I don't have Leonard in my top 10...

[wmute]

Pep. When it comes to ATG discussion Leonard secured himself away from the top, due to some career moves.

[MARKBNLV]

This is a 'no brainer'

Pep scored more KO's than Leonard had fights, and Pep is generally considered as a light puncher..

Pep also fought in an era where guys would fight 2-3 times a month bit of a difference.