EMILE GRIFFITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 286654
Price: $200.00
EMILE GRIFFITH
Youthful image in boxing gear, captioned after his enshrinement in
the Hall of Fame
Photograph signed: "Emile Griffith". B/w 8x10, Captioned in
lower margin. Emile Griffith (1938-2013), born in St. Thomas, Virgin
Islands, was World Welterweight Champ in 1961, 1962-1963 and 1963-1965
and World Middleweight Champ in 1966-1967 and 1967-1968. He was matched
against Benny "Kid" Paret for his first welterweight title at Miami Beach
on April 1, 1961, and won with a knockout in the 13th round. Griffith fought
against Dick Tiger for the world middleweight title on April 25, 1966. He
won a 15-round decision, becoming the third fighter to hold both the
welterweight and middleweight championships. Griffith used foot and hand
speed to throw short, quick punches and combinations, but often seemed to lose
his concentration and focus, even during important fights. Ironically, he was
often accused of lacking the "killer instinct". Griffith won 85 professional
fights, 23 by knockout, and lost 25, two by knockout. He also fought two
draws and one no-contest bout. Griffith was inducted into the International
Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Fine condition.
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