Thread: Live Fast, Die Young: The Life and Times of Harry Greb

Thought I would post this as it's been posted on another forum. It's by Klompton, a poster on other sites (real name is Steve Crompton, I Think) - anyway here's what he posted

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Hi Guys,

I just wanted to announce that my book on Greb is finally going to be released in June. It is 697 pages, has 553 photos (several of which have never been published), 1308 footnotes, and an appendix that includes Greb's complete record including amateur bouts, professional bouts, service bouts, and exhibitions. It is the most complete fighting record ever published for Greb and records W/L newspaper decisions based on which way the majority of ringside reports voted (no wire reports have been used which should add to the accuracy of the record). Retail Price is going to be either $39.95 or $44.95 depending on whether the book ends up being printed as either a 6x9 or 7x10. It is the culmination of 11 years of work and I really think fans of boxing and history in general will enjoy it. There is a ton of contextual material on Greb's opponents and what was going on in the sport during his career particularly in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions. I will post back here again as the release date gets closer.

Steve

Originally Posted by scribbs

Thought I would post this as it's been posted on another forum. It's by Klompton, a poster on other sites (real name is Steve Crompton, I Think) - anyway here's what he posted

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Hi Guys,

I just wanted to announce that my book on Greb is finally going to be released in June. It is 697 pages, has 553 photos (several of which have never been published), 1308 footnotes, and an appendix that includes Greb's complete record including amateur bouts, professional bouts, service bouts, and exhibitions. It is the most complete fighting record ever published for Greb and records W/L newspaper decisions based on which way the majority of ringside reports voted (no wire reports have been used which should add to the accuracy of the record). Retail Price is going to be either $39.95 or $44.95 depending on whether the book ends up being printed as either a 6x9 or 7x10. It is the culmination of 11 years of work and I really think fans of boxing and history in general will enjoy it. There is a ton of contextual material on Greb's opponents and what was going on in the sport during his career particularly in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions. I will post back here again as the release date gets closer.

Steve

I'm highly anticipating this book. Greb was a machine.

I will pick this up most definitely. I've already read the Paxton book and Give him to the Angels both are great. In addition Tunney speaks a lot about Greb in his book A man must fight which is another great read.

*I read somewhere that that his trainer stated Grebs body secreted an oily substance...when massaged his body would be oily... he stated he thought that was the secret of Grebs unbelievably abilty to take a punch...


fight of the century...Greb vs Langford.

Originally Posted by IamInuit

I will pick this up most definitely. I've already read the Paxton book and Give him to the Angels both are great. In addition Tunney speaks a lot about Greb in his book A man must fight which is another great read.

Isn't Give him to the Angels very difficult/expensive to get?

Originally Posted by Rantcatrat

Originally Posted by IamInuit

I will pick this up most definitely. I've already read the Paxton book and Give him to the Angels both are great. In addition Tunney speaks a lot about Greb in his book A man must fight which is another great read.

Isn't Give him to the Angels very difficult/expensive to get?

Extremely. I got my copy about 30 years ago.Today even a bad copy goes from between 200 and 500 bucks.

What I'd love to get my hands on would be the Walker fight as it was filmed. Its in the States somewhere sitting in an attic.

@Rantcatrat

Found you a copy if you are looking for one. It sounds like its in ok condition and is only 130 bucks.