Sydney Greve

Sydney Phillip Greve (9 September 1925 – 7 December 2015) was an Anglo-Indian two time Olympic boxer. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics, losing to Dennis Shepherd of South Africa and tying 17th rank; and in the 1952 Summer Olympics, beating Ángel Leyes of Argentina and losing to Joseph Ventaja tying 9th rank.

At the age of 27, he was widely regarded across Asia as one of the top amateur boxers in the subcontinent. Media coverage frequently referred to him by nicknames such as "Killer" and the "KO Kid," highlighting his high knockout rate. Press reports often described Sydney as a highly effective fighter, noting his hand speed and powerful finishing punch as major draws for audiences. Physically, he possessed a strong build with broad shoulders, combined with a strong sense of ring awareness that made him a highly competitive opponent. Sydney Greve knock-out of Hashim Khan Balunch on the Sind-Karachi boxing championship bouts.