Harry Greb

Harry Greb was a Middleweight boxing champion who held the title from 1923 to 1926. He is considered one of the best boxers in the history of the sport, fighting in almost 300 matches during his relatively short career.

1. Born: June 6, 1894
2. Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA
3. Died: October 22, 1926
4. Record: 260-21-17
5. KO's: 48
6. Nickname: The Human Windmill

• Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
• BoxRec: Career Stats
  • Height: 5'8"
  • Reach: 29"
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Division: Middleweight
  • Record: Wins - 260
  • Losses - 21
  • Wins By KO - 48

• June 6, 1894: Born

• 1913: Defeats Frank Kirkwood in professional debut

• 1915: Loses by decision to Tommy Gibbons in ten

• 1917: Beats Light Heavyweight champ Battling Levinsky by decision in non-title fight

• 1922: Hands Gene Tunney the only defeat of his career and wins the American Light Heavyweight belt

• 1923: Loses on points in rematch to Tunney

• 1923: Takes world Middleweight title after 15-round decision over Johnny Wilson

• 1925: Beats future champ Mickey Walker by unanimous decision

• 1926: Loses controversial decision to Tiger Flowers

• October 22, 1926: Dies from complications during nose surgery

• 1990: Inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame

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