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Emile Griffith

Boxing record: 85-24-2, 1 NC (22)

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 top 10 best fights.

  1. 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. 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.

  3. 3. Emile Griffith defeats Ernie Lopez in their 2nd fight

    On March 30, 1972 Emile Griffith faced Ernie Lopez in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Griffith was 34 years old with a record of 73-12, and Lopez was 26 with a record of 46-8-1. Griffith was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lopez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Griffith won via unanimous decision.

  4. 4. Emile Griffith defeats Ernie Lopez

    On May 3, 1971 Emile Griffith faced Ernie Lopez in a welterweight bout. Griffith was 33 years old with a record of 68-11, and Lopez was 25 with a record of 42-7-1. Griffith was on a 8-fight winning streak and Lopez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Griffith won via majority decision.

  5. 5. Emile Griffith KOs Benny Paret

    On April 1, 1961 Emile Griffith fought Benny Paret for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles. Griffith was 23 years old with a record of 22-2, and Paret was 24 with a record of 34-9-3. Griffith was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Paret was coming off a loss. Griffith stopped Benny Paret via KO in the 13th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.

  6. 6. Emile Griffith loses to Nino Benvenuti in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision

    On March 4, 1968 Emile Griffith defended the undisputed middleweight title against Nino Benvenuti. It was their third meeting. Griffith was 30 years old with a record of 54-8, and Benvenuti was 29 with a record of 73-2. Griffith was on a 2-fight winning streak and Benvenuti was coming off a win. Griffith lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Benvenuti.

  7. 7. Emile Griffith loses to Nino Benvenuti via unanimous decision

    On April 17, 1967 Emile Griffith defended the undisputed middleweight title against Nino Benvenuti. Griffith was 29 years old with a record of 52-7, and Benvenuti was 28 with a record of 71-1. Griffith was on a 7-fight winning streak and Benvenuti was on a 6-fight winning streak. Griffith lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Benvenuti.

  8. 8. Emile Griffith KOs Jorge Fernandez in their 3rd fight

    On December 8, 1962 Emile Griffith defended his WBA and The Ring welterweight titles against Jorge Fernandez. It was their third meeting. Griffith was 24 years old with a record of 33-3, and Fernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Griffith was on a 8-fight winning streak. Griffith stopped Jorge Fernandez via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.

  9. 9. Emile Griffith defeats Armando Muñíz

    On January 31, 1972 Emile Griffith faced Armando Muñíz in a welterweight bout. Griffith was 33 years old with a record of 71-12, and Muñíz was 25 with a record of 16-0-1. Griffith was coming off a win and Muñíz was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Griffith won via unanimous decision.

  10. 10. Emile Griffith loses to José Nåpoles via unanimous decision

    On October 17, 1969 Emile Griffith fought José Nåpoles for the undisputed welterweight title. Griffith was 31 years old with a record of 60-10, and Nåpoles was 29 with a record of 61-4. Griffith was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nåpoles was on a 16-fight winning streak. Griffith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nåpoles.