Emile Griffith(1938-2013)

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Emile Griffith was born on 3 February 1938 in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. He is known for Super Fight II (1974), Fight of the Week (1960) and ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961). He was married to Sadie Griffith. He died on 23 July 2013 in Hempstead, Long Island, New York, USA.

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Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in Super Fight II (1974)

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1974

Fight of the Week (1960)

Fight of the Week

TV Series

Self
Self - Guest

ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961)

ABC's Wide World of Sports

7.6

TV Series

Self - Boxer
Self - Audience Member
Self - Boxer (vs. Benvenuti)

Out in Manhattan (2008)

Out in Manhattan

Self

2008

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Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story
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- source: archive photographs
- 2005

Personal details

Born
- February 3, 1938
- St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Died
- July 23, 2013
- Hempstead, Long Island, New York, USA(kidney failure and complications of dementia)
Spouse
- Sadie GriffithMay 8, 1971 - ? (divorced)
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Career record of 85-24-2 (23 KOs). He also had one no contest.

Quotes
I kill a man and most people understand and forgive me. However, I love a man, and to so many people this is an unforgivable sin; this makes me an evil person.

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When did Emile Griffith die?
July 23, 2013
How did Emile Griffith die?
Kidney failure and complications of dementia
How old was Emile Griffith when he died?
75 years old
Where did Emile Griffith die?
Hempstead, Long Island, New York, USA
When was Emile Griffith born?
February 3, 1938

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