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HISTORY: On August 31, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York Johnny Wilson defended his world middleweight title against Harry Greb. Greb won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title.
The Pittsburgh Post reported that Greb did not fight in his usual cyclonic style. Evidently fearing disqualification he boxed in orthodox style. Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.
The New York Times, Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Brooklyn Standard Union all gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The New York Sun gave Greb 11 rounds. The New York Daily News scored 10 rounds for Greb. The New York Telegram, Brooklyn Citizen and Brooklyn Times Union scored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.
Offered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb and Johnny Wilson in action during their fight.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original International Newsreel type 1 wire photo with their stamp on the back. Bold image. Mild edge and corner wear. Clean front and back. Superb imagery. 8" x 10."
