Emile Griffith
Known for: Acting
Born: 1938-02-03 – 2013-07-23 (aged 75)
From: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
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.
