Who Ranks Higher Harry Greb or Sam Langford?

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Greb or Langford

  1. Greb

    25 vote(s)
    78.1%
  2. Langford

    7 vote(s)
    21.9%
  1. Kell Macabe

    Kell Macabe I don’t know s*** about boxing Full Member

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    Two ATG that most consider top five, but who ranks higher and who are they comparable to?
     
  2. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I rank Greb slightly higher due to his consistency. That said, Langford fought at absurd range of weights, which could be a factor for him as well.
     
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    There’s no wrong answer.
     
  4. Fergy

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  5. HistoryZero26

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  6. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    In my greatest of all time list i have Greb at 2 and Langford at 6
     
  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Depends on the day, for me.
     
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  8. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have Greb at #2 and Langford at #3, p4p, and essentially agree with Matt, that there is no wrong answer here.
     
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  9. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I which I knew enough to say but I don't ;)
     
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  10. BCS8

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  11. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    May I ask what makes you edge SRR over both?
     
  12. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Of course. It's dominance during prime years.

    Greb has the deeper win resume.

    Langford the more impressive scalps against much larger fighters.

    SRR was consistently more dominant.

    At one time or another all 3 have been my p4p GOAT and I have no problem how anyone orders these 3.
     
  13. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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  14. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Amazing matchup but if both men were at their top going balls to the wall for a 15 round bout I like Sam.
     
  15. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    The short answer is that you can argue it either way.
     
    Last edited: Oct 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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