Harry Greb V Sam Langford

Yes Greb was another guy who fought well vs guys 160-180 lbs

 

15 rounds? Langford KO's Greb in the 14th while behind on points.

 

Langford

 

Greb who I love could not defeat the very strong Kid Norfolk ... I like Sam ... too strong and too good ... although Greb would be a terrific match up ...

 

Strong is a good word.p4p i think Sam was the strongest man boxing ever had.

 

According to Boxrec Greb does have a 10 round newspaper win over Norfolk.

 

Good close fight, but Greb takes it.

 

Yes that's true and his "loss" was actually a DQ:


The boxing commission suspended both Greb and Norfolk six months for fighting after the bell. The Boston Globe reported that "for the first five rounds, Greb was outclassed." However, according to the Pittsburgh Post, Norfolk charged into Greb, head down, and butted him through the ropes and into the press section in round two. The referee should have disqualified Norfolk, but the fight continued. Norfolk intentionally punched Greb in the groin several times until Harry retaliated, which caused him to be disqualified. The crowd put up a terrific protest and the referee had to flee the ring. The "last two rounds were fought along the foulest possible lines."

 

Outstanding matchup, no doubt about that, but still, I give it to Langford.

 

Very tough fight, Langford for me.

 

The Greb Norfolk fights are inconclusive at best. To say Greb couldnt defeat Norfolk is giving too much credit to Norfolk who couldnt beat Greb either.

 

You know for all his strengths and all the story this guy was only 5'6.5" tall and it seems to go right over everyones head, even I had him at 5 or 6 on my ATG list but I am one who will be delving a bit deeper into this. I think we may be just maybe overrating this guy. Food for thought. What do you guys think?

 

I dispute that and name the Barbados Demon Joe Walcott.

 

I think you should shut your ****ing mouth!

Haha, just ****in with you. But seriously, shut up. :good