If you we’re the one to find footage of Harry Greb fighting?

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  1. Greb & Papke 707

    Greb & Papke 707 Active Member Full Member

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    Would you publish it for the world to see or would you keep it hidden? It’s a fair question, I’m sure plenty of private collectors have footage that they keep from the public, what would you do?
     
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  2. El Hans

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    Depends if the footage was flattering or not if he was as beastly as they romance here then of course... if not then im afraid I'd keep it hidden away lest i uncowl the mystic aspect of Harry.
     
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    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    He could move like Sugar Ray Leonard and there's be people who'd say he didn't look very good.
     
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    Admittedly I would auction the footage to the highest bidder the minimum I would accept would be £2 million.

    I’m not a fan of greb I wouldn’t even view the footage before selling it honestly
     
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    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It wouldn’t matter what he looked like.
     
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    I would see it as being too important not to share with the world.

    I would put it on Youtube, so that anybody could view it!
     
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    I upload every rare basketball footage I get from various sources, I would do the same with Greb fight.
     
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    I'd reproduce the film in various media formats, then sell it; hit the dvd and blu ray markets first; then the tv streamers; then monetized it on YouTube; then auction the original film at Sotheby's.

    If that isn't mercenary enough, I'd also write a book about how I discovered the film - dramatizing the adventure in places - 'The 39 Steps' style; followed by a self-directed documentary version of that book, then hit the dvd and blu... ... ...[rinse & repeat]...

    If by then I hadn't been offered a regular column in the Daily Mail (ghost writer included), I'd semi-retire and run the occasional course on How To Get Rich Quick from Metal Detecting.
     
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    I'd find out how much money Klompton really has! Seriously, I make a few copies and donate one of them to the Boxing hall of fame.

    Boxing has such a rich history, I think the fans deserve to see it.

    My guess is Greb vs Tunney 1 or Greb vs Walker could sell for about $25,000 assuming the film is in good shape, and those interested in all knew it was for sale.

    Even large collections have a hard time selling these days.

    I recommend this read:

    [url]https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/22/nyregion/boxing-vhs-archive.html[/url]
     
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    If the truth can destroy it it deserves to be destroyed
     
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    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Don't forget your own podcast!
     
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    He could move like Iran Barkley and Classicists would still call him unbeatable.
     
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    I would only show it to my friends on this forum like @Seamus and @mcvey
     
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