Emile Griffith date of birth:
February 3, 1938
How old was Emile Griffith when died?
75
Where was Emile Griffith born?
Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
When did Emile Griffith die?
July 23, 2013
Where did Emile Griffith die?
Town of Hempstead, New York, United States
Emile Griffith body shape:
Average
What color are Emile Griffith's eyes?
Black
What color is Emile Griffith's hair?
Black
Is Emile Griffith gay or straight?
Bisexual
What is Emile Griffith's ethnicity?
Black
What is Emile Griffith nationality?
American
What is Emile Griffith's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Emile Alphonse Griffith (February 3, 1938 – July 23, 2013) was a professional boxer from the U.S. Virgin Islands who became a world champion in the welterweight and middleweight classes. His best known contest was a 1962 title match with Benny Paret. At the weigh in, Paret infuriated Griffith by touching his buttocks and calling him a homosexual. Griffith won the bout by knockout; Paret never recovered consciousness and died in the hospital 10 days later.