HISTORY: On August 19, 1926 at Madison Square Garden in New york world middleweight champion Tiger Flowers defended his title against former champion Harry Greb. Flowers won the decision. This was the last professional fight of Harry Greb. "Tiger Flowers is still world's middleweight champion today. He retained the title in taking the decision over Harry Greb in 15 rounds of rough and tumble fighting in MSG last night. The 15,000 fight fans present did not regard the 2-1 verdict of judges Mathison, Barnes and Crowley with favor. It was a Greb audience that watched the fight. They came ready for a spectacle of the old-time Greb fury. They saw plenty of rough stuff, but Greb's assault lacked the power of other battles. Flowers, on the other hand fought a consistent fight and although forced by the Pittsburgh boy to alter his attack each time Greb's rushes and wrestling became maudlin, he managed to regain his form. When referee Crowley announced the verdict, the news was greeted by a storm of straw hats and papers, pelted into the ring by disappointed friends of the Pittsburgh fighter." -United Press Just prior to entering the ring Greb was served a summons by a process server in an action by one A.H. Bronis who was suing Harry for $250,000 charging alienation of affections of Sally Bronis. Sally was also suing Greb for $100,000 for alleged breach of promise. Offered here is a rare, original ticket stub for this event. Authenticated by PSA/DNA and graded PR 1.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This original ticket stub names the fighters, venue and date and includes a section, row and seat number. One punch hole at top center. Clean. Edge and corner wear. Bold color and print. Some paper adhered to the back from mounting. Mild creasing. 2 3/4" x 2 7/8." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA and graded PR 1 with cert # 73634378. Exceptionally rare.
