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Emile Griffith is a 5-time world champion Welterweight and Middleweight [Professional Boxing| boxing] champion. He is best remembered for beating Benny "The Kid" Paret to death during a televised fight after Paret reportedly called him an anti-gay slur - the incident was later the basis for the documentary Ring of Fire.
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Ring of Fire - The Emile Griffith Story - $19.97
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Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5'7"
- Reach: 28"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Division: Welterweight
- Record: Wins - 85
- Losses - 24
- Wins By KO - 23
Emile Griffith Timeline
- February 3, 1938: Emile Griffith
- 1958: Wins 1st Professional Fight On Points Over Joe Parham In 4 Rounds
- 1961: KO's Benny "The Kid" Paret In 13th Round For The Welterweight Title
- 1961: Loses Rematch To Paret By Split Decision
- 1962: Beats Paret To Death In The Ring And Takes Back The Welterweight Title
- 1962: Takes The Light Middleweight Title On Points Over Ted Wright
- 1963: TKO'd In First Round By Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
- 1966: Beats Dick Tiger By Unanimous Decision
- 1971: TKO'ed by Carlos Monzon In 14th Round
- 1973: Loses Rematch To Monzon By Unanimous Decision
- 1976: Beaten By Eckhard Dagge By Majority Deciosion
- 1977: Retires From Boxing
- 1990: Inducted Into International Boxing Hall Of Fame
- 1992: Severely Beaten In New York City After Leaving A Gay Bar
Emile Griffith Merchandise
- Hall of Fame Memorabilia: Emile Griffith Memorabilia
- Amazon.com: Emile Griffith
- eBay: Emile Griffith Auctions
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