Harry Greb vs. Tiger Flowers (2nd meeting)
Harry Greb 159 lbs lost to Tiger Flowers 159 lbs by SD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1926-02-26
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Ed Smith
- Judge: Charles F Mathison
- Judge: Tom Flynn
- World Middleweight Title
Notes
World Middleweight Title Most experts thought that Greb won this fight. 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.