Did Firpo turn down 2 offers to fight Greb for a substantial purse, why?

Firpo was a big deal. People like to discredit him now as a hype job but he drew 70,000 crowds before he fought Dempsey.

 

Firpo was as strong and courageous as any fighter who ever entered the ring. It was well understood at that time that he had only a rudimentary understanding of the finer parts of the game. No need to debate this. At 165 pounds Greb vs the ko punching Firpo would be at a huge disadvantage. Any one single blow at any time would end the bout. Greb would need a perfect night to get through 12-15 rounds without getting clipped.

 

Firpo was strong for even Dempsey and obviously had very heavy hands. Dempsey put Firpo down a few times before he finally went down too. I just can't see what Greb brings to the table that would stop Firpo from walking through him and landing that overhand right. Greb never beat any top heavyweights either. Sure there are rumors about his sparring with Dempsey but if you watch Dempsey spar bantamweights he isn't dominating in those sparring sessions either. I don't think there is any doubt that Dempsey would knockout the fighters he sparred.

Then again Greb has speed on his side so if he can avoid Firpo's right like the plague he could win a decision.

 

Demspey hit firpo with an iron rod. thats how he won. firpo is the most underrated HW of all time. he

 

Lol, look at all of you clowns fumbling around in the dark for an excuse to worship your hero. You guys are always pretending to be experts, instead of asking for someone else to do your research why dont you do it. Oh wait, you wouldnt know the first thing about research. To you research begins and ends with the first paragraph you read on the internet that agrees with you or conforms to your ideas. Booorrrrring.

 

No, Firpo didn't turn down 2 good offers to fight Greb.

 

Fought Willard
Fought Dempsey
Fought Wills

Ran from Harry Greb

 

Firpo is the worst filmed heavyweight challenger. Absolutely dreadful to watch.

 

I was responding to comment on this thread. Things do move tangentially on these discussions at times.... or is that not now allowed? Or are you a moderator now?

 

I was hoping Klomp would put some flesh on the bones of this.