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Johnny Greaves; 100 fights

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Post by KingMonkey Mon 30 Sep 2013, 11:30 am

Not in the least bit glamorous but thought I'd put a topic up as I've seen the bloke fight a handful of times. Johnny Greaves retired at the weekend after his 100th fight and signed out with a win.

As far as journeyman fighters go Johnny always gave it a go, knew the score and probably should have a few more W's to his name but just kept going. There are plenty of recognisable names on his 'legacy' which you can find HERE

Well done Johnny Greaves!

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Post by Strongback Mon 30 Sep 2013, 11:39 am

He did well to keep his pro liecense with that record.

Fair play to him. I hope he's not too bashed up after all that.

Most of his fights were 4 rounders and he never went beyond 6.


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Post by Scottrf Mon 30 Sep 2013, 11:46 am

If you're not getting knocked out you'll keep your license.

A bit of a showman (Ali shuffle etc), a lot of recognisable names on the record.

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Post by seanmichaels Mon 30 Sep 2013, 11:51 am

The 1st round KO on his record was a bit of an upturn in form.

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Post by mobilemaster8 Mon 30 Sep 2013, 12:08 pm

I don't know anyone he beat?

Should i?

Fair play for carrying on though after having lost 96 times.

Tough sport but hopefully he made a decent amount of cash to retire with

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Post by Scottrf Mon 30 Sep 2013, 12:12 pm

mobilemaster8 wrote:I don't know anyone he beat?

Should i?
No. He's a journeyman fighting on no notice against house names. He's not paid to win.

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Post by mobilemaster8 Mon 30 Sep 2013, 12:19 pm

Sorry Scott misread the OP.

I noticed a few good names he has been in with and lost against, but i thought he meant won against.

Tough life but some good exposure.

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Post by Boxtthis Mon 30 Sep 2013, 3:04 pm

He seems like a nice guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhrx8mhETOs

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Post by Scottrf Mon 30 Sep 2013, 3:15 pm

Yeah he posts on the Boxrec forums.

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Post by bhb001 Mon 30 Sep 2013, 4:42 pm

100 fights in 6 years. That is some going. I do hope the guy made a few quid from this, because we need fighters like this to test the up and comers. I have nothing but respect for the man!

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