On August 19, 1926, Theodore “Tiger” Flowers successfully defended his world middleweight title by defeating former champion Harry Greb in a 15-round bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
This victory marked Flowers’ second win over Greb, having previously defeated him on February 26, 1926, to claim the title.
Flowers’ triumphs over Greb were significant, as Greb was renowned for his relentless fighting style and had only been defeated five times in his career.
These victories solidified Flowers’ legacy as a pioneering African American boxer in the early 20th century.
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