Montell Griffin was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. on June 6, 1970. He made his professional debut at the age of 22 years on February 16, 1993 against Jose Luis Ornelas. Griffin defeated Ornelas via 2nd round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Griffin became a world champion at the age of 26 after 26 professional fights. He challenged Roy Jones Jr. for the WBC light-heavyweight title and defeated the champion via 9th round disqualification, winning his first world title.
Griffin's last fight was an unanimous decision victory over DeAndrey Abron at age 41, on August 19, 2011.
Some of Montell Griffin's best fights have been against Roy Jones Jr. (HOFer), James Toney (HOFer), and Derrick Harmon. For a complete list of Griffin's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Montell Griffin".
Griffin has 8 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Montell Griffin Losses".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
59 | Aug 19, 2011 | 41 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
58 | May 29, 2010 | 39 | ![]() | draw | SD 10 |
57 | Aug 02, 2008 | 38 | ![]() | loss | UD 12 |
56 | Jun 20, 2008 | 38 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
55 | May 16, 2007 | 36 | ![]() | loss | TKO 11 |
54 | Mar 31, 2006 | 35 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
53 | May 05, 2005 | 34 | ![]() | loss | TD 6 |
52 | Feb 03, 2005 | 34 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
51 | Sep 16, 2004 | 34 | ![]() | loss | SD 12 |
50 | Jun 17, 2004 | 34 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
49 | May 22, 2004 | 33 | ![]() | win | RTD 4 |
48 | Apr 26, 2003 | 32 | ![]() | loss | UD 12 |
47 | Nov 03, 2002 | 32 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
46 | Jul 21, 2002 | 32 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
45 | Feb 17, 2002 | 31 | ![]() | win | TKO 1 |
44 | May 12, 2001 | 30 | ![]() | win | TD 10 |
43 | Mar 09, 2001 | 30 | ![]() | win | TKO 6 |
42 | Apr 22, 2000 | 29 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
41 | Aug 28, 1999 | 29 | ![]() | loss | TKO 4 |
40 | Jun 23, 1999 | 29 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
39 | May 25, 1999 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 5 |
38 | Feb 26, 1999 | 28 | ![]() | win | KO 3 |
37 | Jan 26, 1999 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
36 | Nov 13, 1998 | 28 | ![]() | loss | SD 12 |
35 | Oct 02, 1998 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 6 |
34 | Aug 22, 1998 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
33 | Jun 03, 1998 | 27 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
32 | Mar 28, 1998 | 27 | ![]() | win | TKO 9 |
31 | Feb 27, 1998 | 27 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
30 | Dec 26, 1997 | 27 | ![]() | win | TKO 8 |
29 | Nov 29, 1997 | 27 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
28 | Aug 07, 1997 | 27 | ![]() | loss | KO 1 |
27 | Mar 21, 1997 | 26 | ![]() | win | DQ 9 |
26 | Dec 06, 1996 | 26 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
25 | Oct 18, 1996 | 26 | ![]() | win | TKO 1 |
24 | Aug 28, 1996 | 26 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
23 | Jul 11, 1996 | 26 | ![]() | win | TKO 11 |
22 | May 10, 1996 | 25 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
21 | Mar 29, 1996 | 25 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
20 | Jan 26, 1996 | 25 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
19 | Nov 29, 1995 | 25 | ![]() | win | TKO 6 |
18 | Oct 07, 1995 | 25 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
17 | Sep 14, 1995 | 25 | ![]() | win | KO 6 |
16 | Jun 04, 1995 | 24 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
15 | Feb 18, 1995 | 24 | ![]() | win | MD 12 |
14 | Sep 12, 1994 | 24 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
13 | May 23, 1994 | 23 | ![]() | win | UD 10 |
12 | Apr 26, 1994 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 6 |
11 | Jan 18, 1994 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
10 | Dec 06, 1993 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 6 |
9 | Nov 19, 1993 | 23 | ![]() | win | PTS 8 |
8 | Sep 24, 1993 | 23 | ![]() | win | PTS 6 |
7 | Aug 27, 1993 | 23 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
6 | Aug 13, 1993 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
5 | Jun 25, 1993 | 23 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
4 | Apr 26, 1993 | 22 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
3 | Apr 16, 1993 | 22 | ![]() | win | KO 2 |
2 | Mar 13, 1993 | 22 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
1 | Feb 16, 1993 | 22 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |