Harry Greb vs John Henry Lewis?

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  1. Greb & Papke 707

    Greb & Papke 707 Active Member Full Member

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    Obviously next to zero film but what the hell, who takes this at Light heavy?
     
  2. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Buddy.
    I will be somewhat surprised if many pick JHL, the windmill liked nothing better than feasting on LHWs, or even HWs come to that.
    stay safe GP.
    Mike.
     
  3. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    John Henry Lewis knocked out a guy with an 88 inch reach while being blind. At age 18 Lewis fought Braddock, Scozza and Rosenbloom. He came out of that stretch 2-1 with a narrow loss to the reigning LHW champion of the world. Lewis would beat Rosenbloom twice the following year when he was 19.

    Greb at 24 wouldn't even get in the same arena with prime Joe Louis.
     
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    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would go with John Henry by decision, though it wouldn't surprise me if the opposite happened.
     
  5. mcvey

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    Eddie Futch named Lewis as the greatest Lhvy he ever saw,I think I might pick him to win a decision here.
     
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