[Crimson]

Sunday, June 7th, 1992
Rod Laver Arena; Melbourne, Australia
Jeff Fenech 28-1-1 (19)
vs.
Tony Pep 28-8 (17)
- This was a rematch of the 1-25-92 fight from the “Team Championship” matches, when Pep pulled of an improbable upset in Australia, Ws4. Jeff Fenech was very much looking forward to getting Pep back in the ring for a 10 round fight.
- During “Team Championship” matches Pep had shown himself to be a World Class fighter fighting on even terms with all others (Ls4 Regilio Tuur, Ws4 Jeff Fenech, Lu4 Brian Mitchell, Lu4 Tony Lopez, Lu4 Bernard Taylor, Ws4 Pedro Gutierrez, Wu4 Mario Martinez).
- Fenech was a 9-2 betting favorite to win the rematch.
- Wanting to stop Pep convincingly, due to the previous loss, Fenech put in extensive time working on his speed. The plan being to overwhelm Pep with his speed and offense,
- Over 14,800 boxing fans showed up on a sunny Sunday afternoon to cheer Fenech on to an expected victory.
- Australian referee, Ray Wheatley, was the third man in the ring.
- Going into the fight there were many rumors that the hands of Fenech were not fully healed from his last fight and had hampered his training. The camp of Fenech said this was pure rubbish from those trying to give hope to Pep.
- After shoving Pep up against the ropes, Fenech bulled his way inside and went to work. After being warned for using his shoulder, Fenech floored the overwhelmed Pep for the count of 6 in round 2. Pep fought back gamely and provided the fans in attendance with a first class fight.
- The Fenech body assault was brutal and Pep showed plenty of heart still being in the ring and fighting back after absorbing some copius punishment. The end appeared to be very near when the exhausted and wobbly legged Pep sat on his stool after round 4. On the scorecard of Ringside Expert Dan Cuocco, Fenech was dominating 40-35. Punches landed numbers supported that at 144-72 in Fenech’s favor.
- Fenech showed no signs of having injured hands, as he let all of his punches go with full force. At 2:24 of round 8 the lopsided contest ended with Pep on his back, right eye battered (14), blood streaming from a cut over the left eye, and showing no ability to rise.
- Jeff Fenech will now challenge Daniel Londas for the WBO title.
Jeff Fenech KO8 Tony Pep

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