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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
February 3, 1938
Died
July 23, 2013 (age 75)
Place of Birth
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Also Known As
Emile Alphonse Griffith
Emile Griffith
Biography
Emile Alphonse Griffith was a professional boxer from the U.S. Virgin Islands 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.
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