Percy Bassett

64-12-1 / 41 KO

Featherweight

West Philly bomber was Number 1 contender but couldn't land a title shot due to his lack of Mob connections. Won the Interim belt while champion Sandy Saddler was in the army, but great career ended  at age 25 due to a detached retina. 

Born: 1/03/30  -  Died: 7/07/93