Emile Griffith

Description: (Boxer Who Won World Titles in Three Weight Divisions)
Emile Griffith, an accomplished American professional boxer, excelled in three weight divisions, claiming world titles in light middleweight, welterweight, and middleweight. His career featured notable bouts, notably the tragic 1962 fight with Benny Paret. Griffith received various accolades, such as Fighter of the Year in 1963 and 1964, solidifying his status as one of the greatest boxers ever. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame's inaugural class in 1990.

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Birthday February 3, 1938 (Aquarius)
Born In Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Died on July 23, 2013
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