Deceased
How Did Emile Griffith Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 75Also known asEmile Alphonse GriffithGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn03/02/1938Born inSt. Thomas, U.S. Virgin IslandsDied23/07/2013 (aged 75)Died inHempsteadCausedementiaWikidataQ59051 ↗Buried atSaint Michael's CemeteryTMDb#1105457 ↗
Emile Alphonse Griffith was an American professional boxer who won world titles in three weight divisions. He held the world light middleweight, undisputed welterweight, and middleweight titles. His best-known contest was a 1962 title match with Benny Paret. Griffith won the bout by knockout; Paret never recovered consciousness and died in the hospital 10 days later.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | After the Last RoundMovie | Self | 71 |
| 2005 | Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith StoryMovie | Self | 67 |