Is Tommy Gibbons' win over Harry Greb the greatest win in boxing history?

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  1. klompton2

    klompton2 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Definitely not great but probably a great spoiler. He was very strong, very durable, and had an awkward, somewhat dirty style that seemed to bother a lot of fighters.

    One of my favorite stories about him, which shows how good Benny Leonard was, is about the time he was sparring in the gym. Leonard was watching in street clothes and he and Leonard got to jawing at each other. It got heated and Bartfield challenged Leonard to step in the ring with him. Leonard peeled off his jacket, laced up gloves, climbed into the ring and proceeded to kick the **** out of the 15 pounds heavier Bartfield.
     
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  2. Nosferatu

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    Is there any footage of Bartfield out there? I heard one of his fights with Mike Gibbons was filmed
     
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