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Harry Greb

Edward Henry "Harry" Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Pittsburgh Windmill", he is widely regarded by many boxing historians as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers of all time. He was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 192…

This Day in Sports History: May 23

From horse racing and Major League Baseball to boxing and Major League Soccer, sporting history for May 23 is abounding with notable moments and stories from legends of the games. Unforgettable Games and Remarkable Records Great moments in sport that occurred on May 23 include: 1873: …

100th anniversary of Harry Greb vs Tiger Flowers bout, Feb 26, 1926

The historic 1926 middleweight title fight between Tiger Flowers and Harry Greb, marking a significant milestone in boxing’s racial history. Flowers made a landmark achievement by becoming the first Black world champion since the era of Jack Johnson, ending an eleven-year period where Black fighter…

Professional Boxers from Pittsburgh

Total Sports Recall (TSR) is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear. TOTAL SPORTS RECALL HOMEPAGE EPISODE SUMMARY NOTE FROM HARV: In the Harry Greb discussion the year 2013 was mentioned several times mistakenly. The year mentioned should be 1913. This episode l…

Dana White & Max Kellerman Build the Rushmore of Middleweight Boxers

Welcome to the Rushmore Podcast, where legends join Ari Emanuel and Ben Persky to debate the ultimate Mount Rushmore of any topic.Two of the most passionate minds in combat sports, UFC president and CEO, Dana White, and boxing analyst, Max Kellerman, sit down to build the Mount Rushmore of middlewe…

Tunney and Greb in a 'back-alley mugging,' Phil Mickelson won the PGA, and a Fateful Coin Flip - This DiSH for May 23

In 1923, Gene Tunney fought Harry Greb, aka the Pittsburgh Wildcat, for the Light Heavyweight title. Greb won a controversial split decision. In 1924, Tunney and Greb fought again with Tunney winning a unanimous decision. In 2021, Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship at Kiawah, becoming the olde…

Tunney and Greb in a 'back-alley mugging,' Phil Mickelson won the PGA, and a Fateful Coin Flip - This DiSH for May 23

In 1923, Gene Tunney fought Harry Greb, aka the Pittsburgh Wildcat, for the Light Heavyweight title. Greb won a controversial split decision. In 1924, Tunney and Greb fought again with Tunney winning a unanimous decision. In 2021, Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship at Kiawah, becoming the olde…

Episode 70: Harry Greb v. Jack Dempsey - What Could Have Been...

Jack Dempsey was among Babe Ruth as one of the first great American sports heroes. Harry Greb is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters that hardly anyone knows of. Although Greb fought 45 times in a year, his vendetta with Jack Dempsey is a greater tale to tell.

Boxing’s Strangest Fights: Riots, Spies, and Street Fight Rematches | This Bit's Brilliant Podcast

Episode Summary: Get ready for blood, chaos, and total absurdity as hosts Simon Q. Elliott and Paul Ging dive into the wild history of boxing's strangest fights. In this episode of This Bit’s Brilliant, the duo unpack Graeme Kent's fascinating book, Boxing's Strangest Fights, uncovering the jaw-dro…