Emile Griffith
American boxer (1938-2013) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 75
Emile Alphonse Griffith was an American professional boxer who won world titles in three weight divisions. He held the world light middleweight, undisputed welterweight, and middleweight titles. His best-known contest was a 1962 title match with Benny Paret.
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2013Died23 July 20131990International Boxing Hall of FameAward1964The Ring magazine Fighter of the YearAward1963Sugar Ray Robinson AwardAward1938Born3 February 1938
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About this person
Griffith won the bout by knockout; Paret never recovered consciousness and died in the hospital 10 days later.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2013 · aged 75
Where to find them
The same award as Emile
Sergio MartínezBoth received The Ring World Middleweight Champion
Félix TrinidadBoth received WBA World Middleweight Champion
Julio César Chávez Jr.Both received WBC World Middleweight ChampionRicardo MayorgaBoth received The Ring World Welterweight Champion
Nonito DonaireBoth received Sugar Ray Robinson AwardAdonis StevensonBoth received The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year