Emile Griffith

Nacimiento : 1938-02-03, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Muerte : 2013-07-23

Historia

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.

Películas

After the Last Round
After the Last Round
Self
Few other sports encompass the theatrical displays of human struggle, strength, and violence that have come to define boxing. This documentary that takes you inside the sport of boxing, exposing its life changing effects on the fighters and their families.
Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story
Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story
Self
A story of violence, love, sex, politics and media centered around the life of Griffith, a six-time world welterweight champion.