Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Saint Thomas, United States
Height
171 cm (5'7")
Nationality
Sport
Boxing
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Popularity
Tier C -- 11,770 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Emile Griffith: American boxer (1938–2013).
Born in Saint Thomas (died at age 75).
Recipient of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Stands 5′7″ tall.
AWARDS (1)
B
International Boxing Hall of Fame
WON
Biography
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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Emile Griffith was born in Saint Thomas.
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