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Edward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Pittsburgh Windmill", "The Smoke City Wildcat" and "The Pittsburgh Bearcat," [2] he is widely regarded by many boxing historians as one of the best pound for pound boxers of all time.
"A slashing right uppercut, wielded by Harry Greb, world's middleweight champion boxer, won him a victory over Jimmy Delaney, St. Paul..Delaney showed well in the early rounds, especially the third and fourth, but he soon weakened under the champion's relentless attack.
Jun 7, 2024 · Harry Greb, aka "The Pittsburgh Windmill" and "The Smoke City Wildcat," was, pound for pound, one of the greatest boxers who ever lived.
Jun 2, 2024 · Harry Greb (born June 6, 1894, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died October 22, 1926, New York, New York) was an American professional boxer who was one of the cleverest and most colourful performers in the ring.
Nov 19, 2023 · At the dawn of 1922, Harry Greb, the rugged middleweight battler from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was riding high. He had not officially lost a fight since 1915, and in the year previous had scored wins over Joe Cox and future Hall of Famer Jeff Smith.
Greb is the only man to have defeated Gene Tunney, decisioning him in 1922 for the vacant American Light Heavyweight title. Tunney, who beat Greb in four subsequent matches, went on to dethrone heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey in 1926. Greb captured the middleweight crown by decisioning Johnny Wilson in 1923 and made six successful title defenses.
Feb 9, 2023 · Harry Greb, The Pittsburg wWndmill. (NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images) When there is barely any footage of Harry Greb in existence, why do so many continue to insist he was one of...
May 18, 2024 · Harry Greb, often referred to as the "Pittsburgh Windmill," was a legendary boxer whose impact on the sport during the Golden Era of boxing cannot be overstated. Known for his relentless fighting style, exceptional endurance, and remarkable agility, Greb left an indelible mark on the world of boxing.
Edward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Pittsburgh Windmill", "The Smoke City Wildcat" and "The Pittsburgh Bearcat," he is widely regarded by many boxing historians as one of the best pound for pound boxers of all time.
Mar 27, 2020 · Died: 1926-10-22 (Age:32) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 173cm. Reach: 180cm. Pro Boxer: Record. Division: Middleweight. Managers: James (Red) Mason, George Engel. Harry Greb Gallery. Harry Greb had a remarkable career, finishing with just under 300 total bouts (262-17-18-1).
