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HISTORY: On February 26, 1926 at Madison Square Garden in New York world middleweight champion Harry Greb fought Tiger Flowers with his title on the line. Flowers won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. The NY Times, NY Daily News, Brooklyn Standard Union, Brooklyn Times and Brooklyn Citizen agreed with the verdict. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle scored it a draw. Frank Getty of the United Press stated that "many experts figured that the worst the former champion should have had was a draw, for Greb was the stronger puncher and at times had Flowers in real trouble." Hype Igoe stated that "the decision was met with deathly silence by the crowd. To some it was a just verdict. To others it was unfair to Greb..My own tally had Greb out in front by a margin of two rounds- five for Flowers, seven for Greb and the others even." Regis Welsh of the Pittsburgh Post had Greb winning 8-5-2 on rounds. Greb did suffer a cut eyebrow in round 3, his first since he fought Bob Roper in Buffalo. Greb fought flat-footed and was wild, not in his best form. Referee Smith voted for Greb while both judges favored Flowers.
Offered here is an original, Type 1 photograph depicting Harry Greb training for the fight on February 22, 1926, 4 days before the bout.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, Type 1 photograph depicting Harry Greb training for the fight on February 22, 1926, 4 days before the bout. Stamp and caption on back from International Newsreel. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Crease in upper left corner. No tears. 8" x 10."
