88 years ago today!!!

Today is the 88th anniversary of Tunney vs. Greb. This fight, as many of you already know was a blood bath. It may have been Greb's finest performance, or at least one of his many fine performances. Greb became the American Light Heavyweight Champion by defeating the undefeated Gene Tunney in a 15 round decision. It is simply amazing that Tunney survived the full 15 rounds. If I could see any fight in the history of boxing it would be this one. I just wanted to take a moment and reflect on this great fight.

 

Haha. Indeed he did.

 

Hey Burt, sorry for the tardy reply. I think it is great that you and your father were so close. It's always nice to read your posts about him. It my sound strange, but I think about your father from time to time, since he is the only person that I know of who actually saw Greb fight. My father and I always used to catch the fights on the television, but we both liked boxing, me more so than my father. I lost my father unexpectedly back in 2007, so I can relate to your loss. Anyway Burt, it was nice talking with you as always. The famous Tunney vs. Greb fight that took place so long ago always seems to get us talking. Keep marching on my friend.

 

Thanks, Burt. It's never easy losing someone so close, but the fond memories that we have of our fathers live on in our minds and that makes it just a little easier.

 

That is true, djsanders. I am still a young man, but I can relate to your statement about wounds that never heal. The pain never goes away, you just learn how to deal with it a little better as time goes on. I can still picture my father in my mind as plain as day. The bond between father and son is something very special.

 

That is very interesting, Burt. That goes to show you that the mind you are born with is the same mind that you have your whole life. Whatever a person loves can keep their interest until the very end. Based on your story, it seems that your father wasn't afraid of dying, rather he was more concerned about who won the fight. Now, that is a boxing fan if I have ever heard of one.

 

That's true. If any of you out there have some grudge against your father then my advice is to let it go. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone. Now, I am not talking about if your father seriously abused you or never had anything to do with you, no that is different. But, if he was there for you then remember that. He is the only Dad you will ever have. The same goes for your mother. Love and respect your Mom. She has nurtured you and been there for you for a long time.

I saw my Pops one day and the next morning someone knocked at my door. I looked out the window and saw a car that I thought my dad was driving. I opened the door and to my suprise it was my brother standing there with a strange look on his face as if he had just been through something very trying. I said "oh what's up, man?" And his reply was simply, "Dad's dead". I don't think I will ever forget that morning.