This past week the boxing world lost a great champion Emile Griffith. The former welterweight and middleweight champion passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Hempstead, New York at the age of 75.
In his career (1958-1977) Griffith posted 85 wins, 24 losses, 2 draws, 23 knockouts, with 1 no-contest.
As I knew him, he was always kind to others and a gentle man to all. May his soul rest in peace in heaven with the Lord.