Harry Greb vs Tom Cribb no gloves LPRR

Never seen Greb fight so can't comment.

 

We would have to favour Cribb, based on his greater familiarity with the rule set.

Cribb is about as good as you get in a bareknuckle fighter.

 

Id pick Cribb. Greb had bad hands so hed be at a massive disadvantage in a bareknuckle bout. You might as well ask how hed do against Chuck Liddell in the octagon.

 

An old friend of my Dad's was related to Cribb and had his name.

 

What's that supposed to mean ? You do realize most Australians' ancestors were still poms in the days of Cribb too, don't you ?

 

The Tom Cribb pub still exists under that name, close to Piccadily Circus.
If ever in London, drop in for a pint. :good

 

It's okay ,or should I say,"no worries mate."
I suppose the most famous Australian in the UK at the moment is Rolf Harris?

 

The irony is that 150 years ago hed be sent back to Australia to serve his punishment.

 

Just read up a bit on the old English bare knuckle fighters. Very interesting, thanks chaps.