Emile Griffith

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.

1. Born: February 3, 1938
2. Birthplace: US Virgin Islands
3. Record: 85-24-2
4. KO's: 23

• 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

• 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

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