Emile Griffith
Boxer

Emile Griffith Net Worth

Emile Griffith was a professional boxer born on February 3, 1938 in Saint Thomas, VI. He was a champion in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions and was known for his skill and determination in the ring.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 3, 1938
Birth Place Saint Thomas, VI
Age 82 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 23, 2013 (age 75)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)

About

Former professional boxer, champion in the welterweight and middleweight divisions.

Before Fame

He never dreamed of being a boxer; instead, he was discovered by accident while working at a hat factory.

Trivia

During a 1962 title match against Benny Paret, he KO'd him for calling him a homosexual. Paret never woke up, and died 10 days after the fight.

Family Life

He was born in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.

Associated With

He and Muhammad Ali were both inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame during its inaugural year, 1990.

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