The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-10
HUB PROMOTERS SEEK WILLIE PEP FOR TITLE BOUT
O'Brien and Mack Get Braves Field for Boxing;
 Callura vs. Wilson
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY Sports Editor

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 Routed out Of the "hay" at the ungodly hour Of O;20 Q, m. today, large Lou Viseusl of Hartford, bus. mess manager of world feather, weight boxing champion (NeW yorA style) Willie Pep of Hartford, told tho writer, between yawnS, that he would he "only too glad" to heln clear up tho title tangle in the l2e pound division which exists because Of tho fact that there are two rec, ognlRed champs, AS far aS the NO' tionNl Boxing Association Is con- eorned, and that means % states, including Connecticut, Jackie Cal. lura of Canada Is the world feNthlsr- weight boss; having won tho title from Pittsburgh Jackie Wilson at Providence 0 month or six weeks ago,
 Vlscusl suddenly bounees into the situation because two Boston pro. motors, Jack O'Brlen and Eddie Mack, announced they have suetISs- fully negotiated for Braves Field Boston, where they hope to show Willie Pep of Hartford and the wtn- ner of the Callura- Wilson return title bout, scheduled for Mechanics Building, March 18th untSar the au. spices of the aforementioned frlsh' CTS,
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 Fearing their announcement was a little "Sbeam-up" for the March 18th 70, when they advised the world negotiations ars on for PeR to fight for both titles In Boston; the writer telephoned MT, ViSousi who admitted he had received an offer from O'Brlen and Mack, but had not yet talked terms" How. ever, Na was quite jubilant about "eSR e up the situation because h0 is .'.Mly convinced that his fighter, While Pop can lick CallpF0 and Wilson on the same evening without drawing Q deep breath, Most "oXperts" familiar with the ability of all three boys, are Of the same opinion, However, the bout if signed for tho second In April aS intended, might draw 9l00,000 or more under promotoriAl conditions outdoors,
 Boston, March 10 - tuP) - NegotlationS were underway today for c match the second week in April between Willie Pep of AHrt- ford, Conn, and the winner of tho worlds feAtherweight title bout here March 70 between Champion Jack Callura of Hamilton, Ont. and Jackie Wilson of Pittsburgh,
 The Boston Boxing Association In disclosing the plans for the Pep light, also announced 1t had closed Q deal with President Bob Quinn of the Boston Braves to conduct Q Ser~ les of open-air boxing shows at Ma tional League field this summer.
 According to plans, Pep would meet tho winner of tho Callura. Wilson battle in Boston Garden April Q or 0. Matehmakers Eddie Mack and Jack 0Brien of the BBA already have options on the building for those dates,
 Would Clear Title The match would be for the un. disputed featherweight champion ship of the world since Pep Is reoog- nised as king of that class by the New York state Boxing ComnliS. sion and Callura is the National Boxing Associatlon's crown wearer.
 Both Callura and Wilson already have signed their willingness to meet Pep under BBA auspices and reports are that the Hartford fighters manager, Lou Viscusi, will come here this week to discuss the matter,
 wilson, who began training here this week for his l6.round title match, looked in far better condi- ton than when he lost the crown to Callura at Providence. R. l.. In January on a decision. The cham pion. now training at Providence, Is due here early next week.