The Greb Myth: Why do people still believe Greb existed?

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  1. Jason Thomas

    Jason Thomas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Keep up the good work.

    I have heard that the film is of the fight between Greb and John Barrymore. Barrymore suffered so much damage to one side of his face that he had to always keep it turned away from the camera for the rest of his career, hence his nickname of "The Great Profile."

    Any truth to the rumor you are in contact with Drew about viewing her copy?
     
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  2. mr. magoo

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    James Figg was for real
     
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  3. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    James “Bring Us a Figgy Pudding” Figg? That James Figg?
     
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  4. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    It's so nice to exchange opinions with an actual expert in boxing history. I was beginning to despair.
     
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  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    That must be the guy, yeah.
     
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  6. janitor

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    There is probably more evidence to support he existence of Farther Christmas than Harry Greb!
     
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  7. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    No "probably" about it. Not only do we have footage of Father Christmas at Macy's and Gimble's back in 1947, but according to the documentary about the incident, a court of law ruled that he was who he claimed to be.

    Show me anything approaching that level of attestation for Greb.
     
    cross_trainer, Dec 19, 2021
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  8. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sorry to bring up a post from last month - but I just got word from Henry Hascup, that Burt is still with us! He'll be 95 next month.
     
    Bukkake, Dec 24, 2021
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  9. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Harry Hascup

    Burt Bienstock

    Hulk Hogan

    Brutus Beefcake

    Peter Parker

    J Jonah Jameson

    Reed Richards (of the Fantastic Four, no less)

    Bruce Banner

    I’m sensing a pattern here.

    (Seriously, good to hear Burt is still with us.)
     
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  10. timmers612

    timmers612 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That is fantastic to hear!!
     
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