Best fights of Emile Griffith
Over 19 years as a professional, Emile Griffith compiled a 85-24-2 (22) record, including 26 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Emile Griffith defeats Nino Benvenuti in their 2nd fight
On September 29, 1967 Emile Griffith fought Nino Benvenuti for the undisputed middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Griffith was 29 years old with a record of 52-8, and Benvenuti was 29 with a record of 72-1. Griffith was coming off a loss, while Benvenuti was on a 7-fight winning streak. Griffith won via majority decision. Crowned the undisputed middleweight champion.
2. Emile Griffith defeats Dick Tiger
On April 25, 1966 Emile Griffith fought Dick Tiger for the undisputed middleweight title. Griffith was 28 years old with a record of 49-7, and Tiger was 36 with a record of 53-16-3. Both Griffith and Tiger were on a 4-fight winning streak. Griffith won via unanimous decision. Crowned the undisputed middleweight champion.