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Emile Alphonse Griffith (February 3, 1938 – July 23, 2013) was an American professional boxer who won world titles in three weight divisions. He held the world light middleweight , [1] undisputed welterweight , [2] and middleweight titles. [3]
Jul 24, 2013 · In this Oct. 18, 1969, file photo, challenger Emile Griffith, right, battles welterweight champion Jose Napoles in a title fight at the Forum in Los Angeles. Napoles successfully defended his ...
Jul 24, 2013 · Emile Griffith was bothered by the public's interest in his sexuality. In 1962, Benny Paret called him a gay slur and then died after a brutal fight in the ring with Griffith.
Emile Griffith (born February 3, 1938, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands—died July 23, 2013, Hempstead, New York, U.S.) was a professional American boxer who won five world boxing championships—three times as a welterweight and twice as a middleweight.
Apr 11, 2023 · In the 1960s, Emile Griffith was a boxing star, known for his speed and punching power, with a regular presence at Madison Square Garden. But in neighborhoods near the Garden, he let his other ...
Jul 24, 2013 · Emile Griffith, Boxer Who Unleashed a Fatal Barrage, Dies at 75. Emile Griffith pummeled Benny Paret in a fight at Madison Square Garden on March 24, 1962. Associated Press. It was the night of ...
Box-pro 112 bouts. Griffith down in the 5th. Pennington down in fourth. Bonnetaz was down in the third. This result was called and "out and out robbery" by World Champion magazine, September, 1977 page 25. Even though he sumbitted an even scorecard, Mercante had Griffith the winner, due to Griffith winning the last two rounds.
