At last! a new Harry Greb Book!

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Jack Dempsey, Aug 7, 2008.


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  1. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

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    I've read it and it is not a biography in the normal sense, written in the late 40's I think. I found it rather a chore to read to be honest and have been waiting for a more modern version of his story to come out.

    Although from what Klompton says I'm rather wary of spending a fortune on it if its going to be innaccurate, hopefully he gets his finger out and finishes his version soon.

    Just like waiting for a bus, you wait ages and then two come along, much like the two recent Billy Conn books, I haven't read the 'Sweet William' version, but have read reviews that do not find it very impressive.
     
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  2. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I only have Kennedy's bio of Conn, and I'd like it to have used more local sources than it does. Kinda like two Burley's books give a better coverage of Pittsburg newspapers. Maybe I'm spoiled by Adam's books, I dunno.
     
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  3. mcvey

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    I have crossed swords with Klompton a couple of times ,but he seems to have really researched his subject ,I think I would wait for that one .
     
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