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Emile Griffith

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American boxer (1938–2013)

Emile Griffith
Griffith in 2010
Personal information
BornEmile Alphonse Griffith
February 3, 1938
DiedJuly 23, 2013(2013-07-23) (aged 75)
Height5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)
Boxing career
Weight classWelterweight
Light middleweight
Middleweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights112
Wins85
Win by KO23
Losses24
Draws2
No contests1

Emile Alphonse Griffith (February 3, 1938 – July 23, 2013) was an Americanprofessional boxer whowon world titles in three weight divisions. He held the worldlight middleweight,[1]undisputedwelterweight,[2] andmiddleweight titles.[3] His best-known contest was a 1962 title match withBenny Paret. Griffith won the bout by knockout; Paret never recovered consciousness and died in the hospital 10 days later.[4]

In 1963 and 1964, Griffith was voted Fighter of the Year byThe Ring magazine and theBoxing Writers Association of America. In 2002, he was listed #33 onRing Magazine's list of 80 greatest fighters of the past 80 years.[5] Griffith currently ranks #127 inBoxRec's ranking of the greatestpound for pound boxers of all time.[6] He was inducted into theInternational Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1990.[7]

Career

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Amateur

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Griffith was born on February 3, 1938.[8] As a teen he was working at a hat factory on a steamy day when his boss, the factory owner, agreed to Griffith's request to work shirtless. When the owner, a former amateur boxer, noticed his frame, he took Griffith to trainerGil Clancy's gym.[9]

Griffith won the 1958New York Golden Gloves 147 lb Open Championship, defeating Osvaldo Marcano of the Police Athletic Leagues Lynch Center in the final. In 1957 Griffith advanced to the finals of the 147-lb Sub-Novice division and was defeated by Charles Wormley of the Salem Crescent Athletic Club. Griffith trained at the West 28th Street Parks Department Gym in New York City.[10]

Professional

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Griffith turned professional in 1958 and fought frequently in New York City. He captured theWelterweight title from CubanBenny "The Kid" Paret by knocking him out in the 13th round on April 1, 1961. Six months later, Griffith lost the title to Paret in a narrow split decision. Griffith regained the title from Paret on March 24, 1962, in the controversial bout after which Paret died (see below).

Griffith waged a classic four-fight series withLuis Rodríguez, losing their second fight and winning the other three. He defeated middleweight contenderHolley Mims but was knocked out in one round byRubin "Hurricane" Carter. Three years later, on April 25, 1966, he faced middleweight championDick Tiger and won a 15-round unanimous decision and the middleweight title. He also lost, regained and then lost the middleweight crown in three classic fights withNino Benvenuti.[11]

But many boxing fans[12] believed he was never quite the same fighter after Paret's death. From the Paret bout to his retirement in 1977, Griffith fought 80 bouts but only scored twelve knockouts. He later admitted to being gentler with his opponents and relying on his superior boxing skills because he was terrified of killing someone else in the ring. Many thought that Griffith fought past his prime,[12] only winning nine of his last twenty three fights. Other boxers whom he fought in his career included world champions AmericanDenny Moyer, CubanLuis Rodríguez, ArgentineCarlos Monzón, CubanJosé Nápoles, and in his last title try, GermanEckhard Dagge. After 18 years as a professional boxer, Griffith retired with a record of 85 wins (25 byknockout), 24 losses and 2 draws.

Benny Paret

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Main article:Benny Paret vs. Emile Griffith III

Griffith and Paret's third fight, which was nationally televised byABC, occurred on March 24, 1962, atMadison Square Garden. Griffith had been incensed by ananti-gay slur directed at him by Paret during the weigh-in. Paret touched Griffith's buttocks and whispered into his opponent's ear "maricón, maricón", Spanish slang for "faggot".[9][12] Griffith had to be restrained from attacking Paret on the spot. The media at the time either ignored the slur or usedeuphemisms such as "anti-man". Griffith's girlfriend asked him about the incident, saying, "I didn't know about you being that way."

In the sixth round Paret came close to stopping Griffith with a multi-punch combination, but Griffith was saved by the bell.[13] After the sixth round Griffith's trainer,Gil Clancy, later said he told him, "When you go inside I want you to keep punching until Paret holds you or the referee breaks you! But you keep punching until he does that!".[9]

Griffith told a television interviewer: "I'm very proud to be the welterweight champion again. I hope Paret is feeling very good." When the seriousness of the situation become known, Griffith went to the hospital where Paret was being treated and unsuccessfully attempted for several hours to gain entry to Paret's room. Following that, he ran through the streets while being insulted by passersby. He would later receive hate mail from Paret supporters who were convinced Griffith intentionally killed Paret.[9]

New YorkGovernorNelson Rockefeller created a seven-man commission to investigate the incident and the sport.[9] Griffith reportedly felt guilt over Paret's death and suffered nightmares about Paret for 40 years.[9]

The fight, and the widespread publicity and criticism of boxing which accompanied it, became the basis of the 2005 documentaryRing of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story.[14]

Trainer

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Griffith trained other boxers, includingWilfred Benítez andJuan Laporte ofPuerto Rico. Both won world championships. Griffith is a member of theInternational Boxing Hall of Fame. In 1979–80, he was in Denmark serving as the coach of the Danish Olympic boxing team.[15]

Personal life

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Luis Rodrigo Griffith, Emile's adopted son and caretaker, at the after party of the world premiere ofTerence Blanchard's operaChampion on June 15, 2013.

In 1971, two months after they met, Griffith married another Virgin Islander, Mercedes "Sadie" Donastorg, who was then a member of the dance troupe "Prince Rupert and the Slave Girls".[16] Griffith adopted Donastorg's daughter, but the marriage only lasted a few months.[12] After retiring from boxing, Griffith worked as a corrections officer at the Secaucus, New Jersey Juvenile Detention Facility.[9]

In 1992, Griffith was viciously beaten and almost killed on a New York City street after leaving a gay bar near the Port Authority Bus Terminal. He was in the hospital for four months after the assault. It was not clear if the violence was motivated byhomophobia.[12]

Griffith wasbisexual. He was quoted inSports Illustrated as saying "I like men and women both. But I don't like that word: homosexual, gay or faggot. I don't know what I am. I love men and women the same, but if you ask me which is better ... I like women."[9]

Death

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A long-time resident ofWeehawken, New Jersey,[17] Griffith died July 23, 2013, at a care facility in Hempstead, New York. In his final years, he suffered fromdementia pugilistica and required full-time care. His lover, whom he had adopted as a son,[12] Luis Rodrigo Griffith, was his primary caregiver.[18] He was buried inSt. Michael's Cemetery, Queens, New York City.[19]

Media representations

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  • In January 2005, filmmakers Dan Klores and Ron Berger premiered their documentaryRing of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story at theSundance Film Festival in Utah. It was broadcast on television on USA Network.[20]
  • Griffith's December 20, 1963 bout withRubin Carter (which Griffith lost) is depicted in the opening scene of the 1999 motion pictureThe Hurricane. Griffith is portrayed by former boxer Terry Claybon, while actorDenzel Washington stars as Carter.[21]
  • In May 2012 it was announced that trumpeterTerence Blanchard and playwrightMichael Cristofer were working on the operaChampion, based on Griffith's story. It premiered atOpera Theatre of St. Louis on June 15, 2013.[22]
  • Irish directorLenny Abrahamson is working on a biopic focusing on Griffith's rivalry with Paret, originally intended to be released in 2019 but subsequently delayed.[23][24]
  • A stage play based on Griffith's story, titledBrown Girl in the Ring, premiered on September 26, 2016, in Chicago. It was commissioned and produced by the Court Theatre.[citation needed]
  • A stage play based on Griffith's story, titledMan in the Ring, premiered on November 16, 2018, at the Huntington Theater in Boston.[25]

Professional boxing record

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112 fights85 wins24 losses
By knockout232
By decision6221
By disqualification01
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
112Loss85–24–2(1)Alan MinterPTS10Jul 30, 1977 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco
111Loss85–23–2(1)Mayfield PenningtonSD10Jul 16, 1977 Commonwealth Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
110Loss85–22–2(1)Joel BonnetazPTS10Apr 15, 1977 Périgueux, Dordogne, France
109Win85–21–2(1)Christy ElliottMD10Feb 2, 1977Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
108Win84–21–2(1)Frank ReicheTKO10 (10)Dec 4, 1976 Ernst Merck Halle, Hamburg, West Germany
107Win83–21–2(1)Dino Del CidTKO4 (10)Oct 24, 1976 Cartagena, Colombia
106Loss82–21–2(1)Eckhard DaggeMD15Sep 18, 1976 Deutschlandhalle, Charlottenburg, West Berlin, West GermanyForWBC light-middleweight title
105Draw82–20–2(1)Bennie BriscoePTS10Jun 26, 1976 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco
104Loss82–20–1(1)Loucif HamaniUD10Feb 9, 1976Palais des Sports, Paris, Paris, France
103Win82–19–1(1)Jose Roberto ChirinoUD10Nov 7, 1975 Coliseum Theatre, Latham, New York, U.S.
102Loss81–19–1(1)Elijah MakathiniPTS10Aug 9, 1975 Orlando Stadium, Soweto, Transvaal, South Africa
101Win81–18–1(1)Leo SaenzUD10Jul 23, 1975Capitol Centre, Largo, Maryland, U.S.
100Loss80–18–1(1)Jose Luis DuranUD10May 31, 1974 Coliseo El Pueblo, Cali, Colombia
99Win80–17–1(1)Donato PaduanoUD10Dec 10, 1974Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
98Loss79–17–1(1)Vito AntuofermoUD10Nov 22, 1974Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
97Win79–16–1(1)Bennie BriscoeMD10Oct 9, 1974The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
96Win78–16–1(1)Renato GarciaPTS10May 25, 1974 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco
95Loss77–16–1(1)Tony LicataUD12Feb 5, 1974Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.For WBC–NABF middleweight title
94Loss77–15–1(1)Tony MundineUD12Nov 19, 1973 Palais des Sports Porte de Versailles, Paris XV, Paris, France
93Win77–14–1(1)Manuel GonzálezMD10Nov 1, 1973Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
92Loss76–14–1(1)Carlos MonzónUD15Jun 2, 1973 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, MonacoFor WBA, WBC, andThe Ring middleweight titles
91Draw76–13–1(1)Nessim Max CohenPTS10Mar 12, 1973Palais des Sports, Paris, Paris, France
90Loss76–13(1)Jean-Claude BouttierDQ7 (10)Dec 18, 1972Parc des Expositions, Paris, Paris, FranceGriffith was disqualified for a low blow
89Win76–12(1)Joe DeNucciSD12Oct 11, 1972Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
88Win75–12(1)Joe DeNucciSD10Sep 16, 1972Hynes Auditorium, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
87Win74–12(1)Ernie LopezUD10Mar 30, 1972Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
86Win73–12(1)Jacques KechichianPTS10Feb 21, 1972Paris, Paris, France
85Win72–12(1)Armando MuñízUD10Jan 31, 1972Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
84Win71–12(1)Danny McAloonUD10Dec 10, 1971Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
83Loss70–12(1)Carlos MonzónTKO14 (15), 2:32Sep 25, 1971Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaFor WBA, WBC, andThe Ring middleweight titles
82Win70–11(1)Nessim Max CohenUD10Jul 26, 1971Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
81Win69–11(1)Ernie LopezMD10May 3, 1971Nevada Sports Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
80Win68–11(1)Rafael GutierrezUD10Mar 23, 1971Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.
79Win67–11(1)Juan RamosTKO7 (10)Mar 5, 1971Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
78Win66–11(1)Nate CollinsUD10Nov 10, 1970Cow Palace, Daly City, California, U.S.
77Win65–11(1)Danny PerezUD12Oct 17, 1970Lionel Roberts Stadium, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
76Win64–11(1)Dick TigerUD10Jul 15, 1970Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
75Win63–11(1)Tom BogsPTS10Jun 4, 1970Valby Idraetspark, Valby, Denmark
74Win62–11(1)Carlos MarksUD12Mar 11, 1970Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
73Win61–11(1)Doyle BairdUD10Jan 28, 1970Cleveland Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
72Loss60–11(1)José NápolesUD15Oct 17, 1969Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.For WBA, WBC, NYSAC, andThe Ring welterweight titles
71Win60–10(1)Art HernandezSD10Aug 15, 1969Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
70Win59–10(1)Dick DiVeronicaTKO7 (10), 1:28Jul 11, 1969War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
69Win58–10(1)Stanley HaywardUD12May 12, 1969Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
68Win57–10(1)Andy HeilmanUD10Feb 3, 1969Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
67Loss56–10(1)Stanley HaywardSD10Oct 29, 1968The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
66Win56–9(1)Gypsy Joe HarrisUD12Aug 6, 1968The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
65Win55–9(1)Andy HeilmanMD12Jun 11, 1968Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
64Loss54–9(1)Nino BenvenutiUD15Mar 4, 1968Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost WBA, WBC, andThe Ring middleweight titles
63Win54–8(1)Remo GolfariniTKO6 (10)Dec 15, 1967Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, Lazio, Italy
62Win53–8(1)Nino BenvenutiMD15Sep 29, 1967Shea Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Won WBA, WBC, andThe Ring middleweight titles
61Loss52–8(1)Nino BenvenutiUD15Apr 17, 1967Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost WBA, WBC, andThe Ring middleweight titles
60Win52–7(1)Joey ArcherUD15Jan 23, 1967Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, andThe Ring middleweight titles
59Win51–7(1)Joey ArcherMD15Jul 13, 1966Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, andThe Ring middleweight titles
58Win50–7(1)Dick TigerUD15Apr 25, 1966Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.WonWBA,WBC, andThe Ring middleweight titles
57Win49–7(1)Johnny BrooksUD10Feb 3, 1966Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
56Win48–7(1)Manuel GonzálezUD15Dec 10, 1965Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, andThe Ring welterweight titles
55Win47–7(1)Harry ScottRTD7 (10)Oct 4, 1965Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.
54Win46–7(1)Gabe TerronezTKO4 (10), 2:45Sep 14, 1965Kearney Bowl, Fresno, California, U.S.
53Loss45–7(1)Don FullmerUD12Aug 19, 1965Fairgrounds Coliseum, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.For vacant WBA American middleweight title
52Win45–6(1)Eddie PaceUD10Jun 14, 1965Hawaii International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
51Win44–6(1)Jose StableUD15Mar 30, 1965Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, andThe Ring welterweight titles
50Loss43–6(1)Manuel GonzálezSD10Jan 26, 1965Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
49Win43–5(1)Dave CharnleyTKO9 (10), 1:56Dec 1, 1965Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England, U.K.
48Win42–5(1)Brian CurvisUD15Sep 22, 1964Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, andThe Ring welterweight titles
47Win41–5(1)Luis Manuel RodríguezSD15Jun 12, 1964Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, andThe Ring welterweight titles
46Win40–5(1)Stan HarringtonKO4 (10), 1:40Apr 14, 1964Hawaii International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
45NC39–5(1)Juan Carlo DuranNC7 (10)Mar 11, 1964Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, Lazio, ItalyThe bout was halted when fans began throwing
bottles and oranges in to the ring,
because they wanted more action
44Win39–5Ralph DupasKO3 (12)Feb 10, 1964Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
43Loss38–5Rubin CarterTKO1 (10), 2:13Dec 20, 1963Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42Win38–4Jose Monon GonzalezMD10Oct 5, 1963Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
41Win37–4Holly MimsUD10Aug 10, 1963Convention Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
40Win36–4Luis Manuel RodríguezSD15Jun 8, 1963Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won WBA, WBC, NYSAC, andThe Ring welterweight titles
39Loss35–4Luis Manuel RodríguezUD15Mar 21, 1963Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Lost WBA,WBC, NYSAC, andThe Ring welterweight titles
38Win35–3Christian ChristensenTKO9 (15)Feb 3, 1963Forum, Copenhagen, DenmarkRetained world light-middleweight title;
Recognized by the Austrian Boxing Board of Control
37Win34–3Jorge FernandezTKO9 (15)Dec 8, 1962Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained NYSAC, WBA, andThe Ring welterweight titles
36Win33–3Ted WrightPTS15Oct 17, 1962Stadthalle, Vienna, AustriaWon inauguralworld light-middleweight title;
Recognized by the Austrian Boxing Board of Control, but by no other agencies
35Win32–3Don FullmerUD10Oct 6, 1962Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win31–3Denny MoyerSD10Aug 18, 1962Sports Arena, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
33Win30–3Ralph DupasUD15Jul 13, 1962Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring welterweight titles
32Win29–3Benny ParetTKO12 (15), 2:09Mar 24, 1962Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring welterweight titles;
Paret died on Apr 3, 1962, from injuries sustained in the fight[26]
31Win28–3Johnny TorresUD10Feb 3, 1962Lionel Roberts Stadium, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
30Win27–3Isaac LogartMD10Dec 23, 1961St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
29Win26–3Stanford BullaKO4 (10), 2:35Nov 4, 1961Hamilton, Bermuda
28Loss25–3Benny ParetSD15Sep 30, 1961Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring welterweight titles
27Win25–2Yama BahamaUD10Jul 29, 1961Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Win24–2Gaspar OrtegaTKO12 (15), 0:48Jun 3, 1961Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, andThe Ring welterweight titles
25Win23–2Benny ParetKO13 (15), 1:11Apr 1, 1961Miami Beach Convention Hall, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.WonNYSAC,NBA, andThe Ring welterweight titles
24Win22–2Luis Manuel RodríguezSD10Dec 17, 1960Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
23Win21–2Willie ToweelTKO8 (10), 3:00Oct 22, 1960Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
22Win20–2Florentino FernándezUD10Aug 25, 1960Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win19–2Jorge FernandezUD10Jul 25, 1960Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
20Win18–2Jorge FernandezSD10Jun 3, 1960St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
19Loss17–2Denny MoyerSD10Apr 26, 1960Pacific Livestock Pavilion, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
18Win17–1Denny MoyerSD10Mar 11, 1960Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win16–1Gaspar OrtegaSD10Feb 12, 1960Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win15–1Roberto PeñaUD10Jan 8, 1960Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
15Win14–1Ray LancasterTKO7 (10), 1:44Nov 23, 1959Academy of Music, New York City, New York, U.S.
14Loss13–1Randy SandySD10Oct 26, 1959Academy of Music, New York City, New York, U.S.
13Win13–0Kid FichiqueUD10Aug 7, 1959Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0Willie StevensonUD10May 25, 1959St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0Mel BarkerUD10Apr 27, 1959St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
10Win10–0Bobby ShellUD10Mar 23, 1959St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win9–0Barry AllisonTKO5 (10), 2:44Feb 23, 1959St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
8Win8–0Willie Joe JohnsonTKO5 (6), 1:52Feb 9, 1959St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
7Win7–0Gaylord BarnesTKO5 (6), 1:46Jan 26, 1959St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0Larry JonesKO5 (6), 2:17Dec 15, 1958St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0Sergio RiosKO3 (6), 1:01Nov 17, 1958St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Artie CunninghamPTS6Oct 6, 1958St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Tommy LeaksPTS4Jul 21, 1958St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Bruce GibsonPTS4Jun 23, 1958St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Joe ParhamPTS4Jun 2, 1958St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.

Titles in boxing

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Major world titles

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The Ring magazine titles

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Undisputed titles

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Honorary titles

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Honors

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Recording artist

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Emile Griffiths had a brief career as a recording artist between 1966 and 1969. He recorded two 45s released on theColumbia Records and 'Going, Going Gone' , a moderately successful record forRay Charles'Tangerine label.[27]

See also

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Notes and references

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Notes

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  1. ^The NBA officially became the WBA during his second title reign
  2. ^Was awarded the inaugural title in February 1963.
  3. ^The Austrian Boxing Board of Control is the only organization to recognize him as World light middleweight champion.

References

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  2. ^"The Lineal Welterweight Champs". Cyber Boxing Zone.
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  5. ^"Are These Really the 80 Best Boxers Ever?".ThoughtCo. Archived fromthe original on October 14, 2017. RetrievedDecember 19, 2017.
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  7. ^"Boxing Hall of Fame names first inductees".
  8. ^"Photos of Emile Griffith".Find a Grave. RetrievedJanuary 4, 2024.
  9. ^abcdefghSmith, Gary (April 18, 2005)."The Shadow Boxer".Sports Illustrated. Archived fromthe original on August 28, 2017.
  10. ^"A champion's champion Secaucus resident part of boxing legendary partnership; inducted into NJ Boxing Hall of Fame - Hudson Reporter Archive".hudsonreporter.com. October 13, 2004. RetrievedMay 16, 2023.
  11. ^Morilla, Diego (April 18, 2023)."On this day: Nino Benvenuti defeats Emile Griffith in first chapter of a legendary trilogy".The Ring. RetrievedMay 16, 2023.
  12. ^abcdefKlores, Dan (March 31, 2012)."Emile Griffith, Benny Paret and the Fatal Fight".The New York Times. RetrievedDecember 8, 2019.
  13. ^The Great RivalriesArchived August 26, 2012, at theWayback Machine, CBSSports.com; accessed January 30, 2016.
  14. ^"Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story - Rotten Tomatoes".www.rottentomatoes.com. RetrievedMay 24, 2023.
  15. ^"Emile Griffith dies at 75; champion boxer struggled with his sexuality".Los Angeles Times. July 24, 2013. RetrievedMay 21, 2020.
  16. ^Griffith with wife Mercedes & best man Joe Frazier JET, May 27, 1971 pg 39
  17. ^"The passing of a champion; Boxing Great Griffith, Who Called Hudson County Home For Years, Dies At 75"Archived November 30, 2020, at theWayback Machine,The Hudson Reporter, July 28, 2013. Accessed September 18, 2020. "During his boxing heyday, when he won both the world welterweight and middleweight championships, Emile Griffith was proud to call Hudson County home. For almost 30 years, Griffith lived on Boulevard East in Weehawken."
  18. ^"Former boxing champion Emile Griffith dies at 75". Fox News. RetrievedJuly 23, 2013.
  19. ^"NYC cemetery, junkyard stand 'their' ground in property fight: suit". October 9, 2021. RetrievedMay 24, 2023.
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  21. ^Nathan, Daniel A. (2000). Jewison, Norman (ed.)."The Story of the Hurricane".Journal of Sport History.27 (2):299–303.ISSN 0094-1700.JSTOR 43609568.
  22. ^Schweitzer, Vivien (June 21, 2013)."Homophobia in the Ring Delivers Fatal Blows".The New York Times.ISSN 0362-4331. RetrievedMay 16, 2023.
  23. ^Lynch, Ryan (January 3, 2018). "Bisexual Boxer from 1960s to be Subject of Feature Film".South Florida Gay News.
  24. ^Regan, Jarlath (March 5, 2016)."Lenny Abrahamson".An Irishman Abroad (Podcast) (129 ed.).SoundCloud. RetrievedMarch 7, 2016.
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  26. ^"Benny (Kid) Paret – BoxRec".
  27. ^Charles, Ray; Ritz, David (2002).Ray Charles' Own Story. Da Capo.ISBN 9780306814310.

Further reading

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External links

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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by NYSAC welterweight champion
April 1, 1961 – September 30, 1961		Succeeded by
Benny Paret
NBA welterweight champion
April 1, 1961 – September 30, 1961
The Ring welterweight champion
April 1, 1961 – September 30, 1961
Undisputed welterweight champion
April 1, 1961 – September 30, 1961
NYSAC welterweight champion
March 24, 1962 – March 21, 1963		Succeeded by
WBA welterweight champion
March 24, 1962 – March 21, 1963
Became WBA in 1962
The Ring welterweight champion
March 24, 1962 – March 21, 1963
Undisputed welterweight champion
March 24, 1962 – March 21, 1963
InauguralWBC welterweight champion
February 1963 – March 21, 1963
Preceded by
Luis Manuel Rodríguez
 NYSAC welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – 1966
Stripped		Vacant
Title next held by
Curtis Cokes
WBA welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – June 10, 1966
Stripped
WBC welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – August 1, 1966
Stripped
The Ring welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – 1966
Vacated
Undisputed welterweight champion
June 8, 1963 – June 10, 1966
Titles fragmented
Inaugural World light-middleweight champion
October 17, 1962 – February 1963
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Denny Moyer
as Undisputed champion
Preceded byWBA middleweight champion
April 25, 1966 – April 16, 1967		Succeeded by
WBC middleweight champion
April 25, 1966 – April 16, 1967
The Ring middleweight champion
April 25, 1966 – April 16, 1967
Undisputed middleweight champion
April 25, 1966 – April 16, 1967
Preceded by
Nino Benvenuti
 WBA middleweight champion
September 29, 1967 – March 4, 1968
WBC middleweight champion
September 29, 1967 – March 4, 1968
The Ring middleweight champion
September 29, 1967 – March 4, 1968
Undisputed middleweight champion
September 29, 1967 – March 4, 1968
International
National
Other
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