Emile griffith biography

No.Result Record Opponent Type Round, firmly Date Location Notes 112 Loss 85–24–2 (1)Alan MinterPTS 10 Jul 30, 1977 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco111 Loss 85–23–2 (1)Mayfield Pennington SD 10 Jul 16, 1977 Commonwealth Company Center, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.110 Loss 85–22–2 (1)Joel Bonnetaz PTS 10 Apr 15, 1977 Périgueux, Dordogne, France109 Win 85–21–2 (1)Christy Elliott MD 10 Feb 2, 1977 Madison Square Garden, Newfound York City, New York, U.S.108 Win 84–21–2 (1)Frank Reiche TKO 10 (10) Dec 4, 1976 Ernst Merck Halle, Hamburg, West Germany107 Win 83–21–2 (1)Dino Del Cid TKO 4 (10) Oct 24, 1976 Cartagena, Colombia106 Loss 82–21–2 (1)Eckhard DaggeMD 15 Sep 18, 1976 Deutschlandhalle, Charlottenburg, Songwriter, West GermanyFor WBC light-middleweight title105 Draw 82–20–2 (1)Bennie BriscoePTS 10 Jun 26, 1976 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco104 Loss 82–20–1 (1)Loucif HamaniUD 10 Feb 9, 1976 Palais des Disports, Paris, Paris, France103 Win 82–19–1 (1)Jose Roberto Chirino UD 10 Nov 7, 1975 Coliseum Theatre, Latham, Recent York, U.S.102 Loss 81–19–1 (1)Elijah Makathini PTS 10 Aug 9, 1975 Orlando Stadium, Soweto, Transvaal, South Africa101 Win 81–18–1 (1)Leo Saenz UD 10 Jul 23, 1975 Capitol Centre, Largo, Maryland, U.S.100 Loss 80–18–1 (1)Jose Luis Duran UD 10 May 31, 1974 Coliseo El Pueblo, Cali, Colombia99 Win 80–17–1 (1)Donato Paduano UD 10 Dec 10, 1974 Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada98 Loss 79–17–1 (1)Vito AntuofermoUD 10 Nov 22, 1974 Madison Square Estate, New York City, New York, U.S.97 Win 79–16–1 (1)Bennie BriscoeMD 10 Oct 9, 1974 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Penn, U.S.96 Win 78–16–1 (1)Renato Garcia PTS 10 May 25, 1974 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco95 Loss 77–16–1 (1)Tony Licata UD 12 Feb 5, 1974 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.For WBC–NABF middleweight title94 Loss 77–15–1 (1)Tony MundineUD 12 Nov 19, 1973 Palais des Sports Porte de City, Paris XV, Paris, France93 Win 77–14–1 (1)Manuel González MD 10 Nov 1, 1973 Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, U.S.92 Loss 76–14–1 (1)Carlos MonzónUD 15 Jun 2, 1973 Stade Gladiator II, Fontvieille, MonacoFor WBA, WBC, topmost The Ring middleweight titles91 Draw 76–13–1 (1)Nessim Max Cohen PTS 10 Mar 12, 1973 Palais des Sports, Town, Paris, France90 Loss 76–13 (1)Jean-Claude BouttierDQ 7 (10) Dec 18, 1972 Parc des Expositions, Paris, Paris, FranceGriffith was disqualified for a low blow89 Win 76–12 (1)Joe DeNucciSD 12 Oct 11, 1972 Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.88 Win 75–12 (1)Joe DeNucciSD 10 Sep 16, 1972 Hynes Auditorium, Boston, Colony, U.S.87 Win 74–12 (1)Ernie LopezUD 10 Mar 30, 1972 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.86 Win 73–12 (1)Jacques Kechichian PTS 10 Feb 21, 1972 Paris, Paris, France85 Win 72–12 (1)Armando MuñízUD 10 Jan 31, 1972 Convention Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.84 Win 71–12 (1)Danny McAloon UD 10 Dec 10, 1971 Madison Square Garden, New Royalty City, New York, U.S.83 Loss 70–12 (1)Carlos MonzónTKO 14 (15), 2:32 Sep 25, 1971 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, ArgentinaFor WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titles82 Win 70–11 (1)Nessim Max Cohen UD 10 Jul 26, 1971 Madison Square Park, New York City, New York, U.S.81 Win 69–11 (1)Ernie LopezMD 10 May 3, 1971 Nevada Sports Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.80 Win 68–11 (1)Rafael Gutierrez UD 10 Mar 23, 1971 Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, U.S.79 Win 67–11 (1)Juan Ramos TKO 7 (10) Mar 5, 1971 Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands78 Win 66–11 (1)Nate Collins UD 10 Nov 10, 1970 Cow Palace, Daly City, California, U.S.77 Win 65–11 (1)Danny Perez UD 12 Oct 17, 1970 Lionel Roberts Field, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands76 Win 64–11 (1)Dick TigerUD 10 Jul 15, 1970 Madison Square Garden, New Dynasty City, New York, U.S.75 Win 63–11 (1)Tom BogsPTS 10 Jun 4, 1970 Valby Idraetspark, Valby, Denmark74 Win 62–11 (1)Carlos Marks UD 12 Mar 11, 1970 Madison Square Garden, New Dynasty City, New York, U.S.73 Win 61–11 (1)Doyle Baird UD 10 Jan 28, 1970 Cleveland Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.72 Loss 60–11 (1)José NápolesUD 15 Oct 17, 1969 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.For WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles71 Win 60–10 (1)Art Hernandez SD 10 Aug 15, 1969 Sioux Falls Arena, Sioux Falls, South Sioux, U.S.70 Win 59–10 (1)Dick DiVeronica TKO 7 (10), 1:28 Jul 11, 1969 War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New Royalty, U.S.69 Win 58–10 (1)Stanley Hayward UD 12 May 12, 1969 Madison Rectangular Garden, New York City, New Royalty, U.S.68 Win 57–10 (1)Andy Heilman UD 10 Feb 3, 1969 Madison Quadrangular Garden, New York City, New Royalty, U.S.67 Loss 56–10 (1)Stanley Hayward SD 10 Oct 29, 1968 The Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.66 Win 56–9 (1)Gypsy Joe Harris UD 12 Aug 6, 1968 The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.65 Win 55–9 (1)Andy Heilman MD 12 Jun 11, 1968 Oakland Arena, Metropolis, California, U.S.64 Loss 54–9 (1)Nino BenvenutiUD 15 Mar 4, 1968 Madison Cubic Garden, New York City, New Royalty, U.S.Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titles63 Win 54–8 (1)Remo Golfarini TKO 6 (10) Dec 15, 1967 Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, Lazio, Italy62 Win 53–8 (1)Nino BenvenutiMD 15 Sep 29, 1967 Shea Stadium, New Royalty City, New York, U.S.Won WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titles61 Loss 52–8 (1)Nino BenvenutiUD 15 Apr 17, 1967 Madison Square Garden, New Dynasty City, New York, U.S.Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titles60 Win 52–7 (1)Joey ArcherUD 15 Jan 23, 1967 Madison Square Garden, New Dynasty City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titles59 Win 51–7 (1)Joey ArcherMD 15 Jul 13, 1966 Madison Square Garden, New Dynasty City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titles58 Win 50–7 (1)Dick TigerUD 15 Apr 25, 1966 Madison Square Garden, New Royalty City, New York, U.S.Won WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight titles57 Win 49–7 (1)Johnny Brooks UD 10 Feb 3, 1966 Las Vegas Convention Emotions, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.56 Win 48–7 (1)Manuel González UD 15 Dec 10, 1965 Madison Square Garden, New Royalty City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles55 Win 47–7 (1)Harry ScottRTD 7 (10) Oct 4, 1965 Royal Albert Hallway, Kensington, London, England, U.K.54 Win 46–7 (1)Gabe Terronez TKO 4 (10), 2:45 Sep 14, 1965 Kearney Bowl, Metropolis, California, U.S.53 Loss 45–7 (1)Don FullmerUD 12 Aug 19, 1965 Fairgrounds Bowl, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.For not in use WBA American middleweight title52 Win 45–6 (1)Eddie Pace UD 10 Jun 14, 1965 Hawaii International Center, Honolulu, Island, U.S.51 Win 44–6 (1)Jose Stable UD 15 Mar 30, 1965 Madison Quadrilateral Garden, New York City, New Royalty, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles50 Loss 43–6 (1)Manuel González SD 10 Jan 26, 1965 Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.49 Win 43–5 (1)Dave CharnleyTKO 9 (10), 1:56 Dec 1, 1965 Empire Tarn, Wembley, London, England, U.K.48 Win 42–5 (1)Brian CurvisUD 15 Sep 22, 1964 Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles47 Win 41–5 (1)Luis Manuel RodríguezSD 15 Jun 12, 1964 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles46 Win 40–5 (1)Stan Harrington KO 4 (10), 1:40 Apr 14, 1964 Hawaii International Center, Port, Hawaii, U.S.45 NC 39–5 (1)Juan Carlo Duran NC 7 (10) Mar 11, 1964 Palazzetto dello Sport, Roma, Lazio, ItalyThe bout was halted when fans began throwing
bottles and oranges rafter to the ring,
because they sought more action44 Win 39–5 Ralph DupasKO 3 (12) Feb 10, 1964 Sydney Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia43 Loss 38–5 Rubin CarterTKO 1 (10), 2:13 Dec 20, 1963 Civic Domain, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.42 Win 38–4 Jose Monon Gonzalez MD 10 Oct 5, 1963 Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico41 Win 37–4 Holly Mims UD 10 Aug 10, 1963 Convention Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.40 Win 36–4 Luis Manuel RodríguezSD 15 Jun 8, 1963 Madison Square Grounds, New York City, New York, U.S.Won WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles39 Loss 35–4 Luis Manuel RodríguezUD 15 Mar 21, 1963 Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Lost WBA, WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles38 Win 35–3 Christian ChristensenTKO 9 (15) Feb 3, 1963 Forum, Kobenhavn, DenmarkRetained world light-middleweight title;
Recognized by authority Austrian Boxing Board of Control37 Win 34–3 Jorge Fernandez TKO 9 (15) Dec 8, 1962 Las Vegas Gathering Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained NYSAC, WBA, and The Ring welterweight titles36 Win 33–3 Ted Wright PTS 15 Oct 17, 1962 Stadthalle, Vienna, AustriaWon inaugural world light-middleweight title;
Recognized by picture Austrian Boxing Board of Control, on the other hand by no other agencies35 Win 32–3 Don FullmerUD 10 Oct 6, 1962 Madison Square Garden, New York Rebound, New York, U.S.34 Win 31–3 Denny MoyerSD 10 Aug 18, 1962 Sports Arena, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.33 Win 30–3 Ralph DupasUD 15 Jul 13, 1962 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles32 Win 29–3 Benny ParetTKO 12 (15), 2:09 Mar 24, 1962Madison Square Garden, New York Spring up, New York, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, bid The Ring welterweight titles;
Paret died idea Apr 3, 1962, from injuries continual in the fight^[26]31 Win 28–3 Johnny Torres UD 10 Feb 3, 1962 Lionel Roberts Stadium, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands30 Win 27–3 Isaac Logart MD 10 Dec 23, 1961 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, Unusual York, U.S.29 Win 26–3 Stanford Cyst KO 4 (10), 2:35 Nov 4, 1961 Hamilton, Bermuda28 Loss 25–3 Benny ParetSD 15 Sep 30, 1961 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New-found York, U.S.Lost NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles27 Win 25–2 Yama Bahama UD 10 Jul 29, 1961 Madison Square Garden, New York Forte, New York, U.S.26 Win 24–2 Gaspar OrtegaTKO 12 (15), 0:48 Jun 3, 1961 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.Retained NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles25 Win 23–2 Benny ParetKO 13 (15), 1:11 Apr 1, 1961 Miami Beach Convention Hall, Miami Sands, Florida, U.S.Won NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles24 Win 22–2 Luis Manuel RodríguezSD 10 Dec 17, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York Yield, New York, U.S.23 Win 21–2 Willie ToweelTKO 8 (10), 3:00 Oct 22, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New Royalty City, New York, U.S.22 Win 20–2 Florentino FernándezUD 10 Aug 25, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York Discard, New York, U.S.21 Win 19–2 Jorge Fernandez UD 10 Jul 25, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York Yield, New York, U.S.20 Win 18–2 Jorge Fernandez SD 10 Jun 3, 1960 St. Nicholas Arena, New York Warrant, New York, U.S.19 Loss 17–2 Denny MoyerSD 10 Apr 26, 1960 Pacific Livestock Pavilion, Portland, Oregon, U.S.18 Win 17–1 Denny MoyerSD 10 Mar 11, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New Royalty City, New York, U.S.17 Win 16–1 Gaspar OrtegaSD 10 Feb 12, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York Discard, New York, U.S.16 Win 15–1 Roberto Peña UD 10 Jan 8, 1960 Madison Square Garden, New York Bring, New York, U.S.15 Win 14–1 Ray Lancaster TKO 7 (10), 1:44 Nov 23, 1959 Academy of Music, Unusual York City, New York, U.S.14 Loss 13–1 Randy Sandy SD 10 Oct 26, 1959 Academy of Music, Fresh York City, New York, U.S.13 Win 13–0 Kid Fichique UD 10 Aug 7, 1959 Madison Square Garden, Original York City, New York, U.S.12 Win 12–0 Willie Stevenson UD 10 May 25, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, Newfound York City, New York, U.S.11 Win 11–0 Mel Barker UD 10 Apr 27, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, Contemporary York City, New York, U.S.10 Win 10–0 Bobby Shell UD 10 Mar 23, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, Novel York City, New York, U.S.9 Win 9–0 Barry Allison TKO 5 (10), 2:44 Feb 23, 1959 St. Bishop Arena, New York City, New Dynasty, U.S.8 Win 8–0 Willie Joe President TKO 5 (6), 1:52 Feb 9, 1959 St. Nicholas Arena, New Dynasty City, New York, U.S.7 Win 7–0 Gaylord Barnes TKO 5 (6), 1:46 Jan 26, 1959 St. Nicholas Podium, New York City, New York, U.S.6 Win 6–0 Larry Jones KO 5 (6), 2:17 Dec 15, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, Novel York, U.S.5 Win 5–0 Sergio Rios KO 3 (6), 1:01 Nov 17, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New Royalty City, New York, U.S.4 Win 4–0 Artie Cunningham PTS 6 Oct 6, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New Dynasty City, New York, U.S.3 Win 3–0 Tommy Leaks PTS 4 Jul 21, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New Royalty City, New York, U.S.2 Win 2–0 Bruce Gibson PTS 4 Jun 23, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New Dynasty City, New York, U.S.1 Win 1–0 Joe Parham PTS 4 Jun 2, 1958 St. Nicholas Arena, New Royalty City, New York, U.S.