Emile Griffith

Actor Feb 3 (died age 75) St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 2005–2024 (19 year career)

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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.