Emile Griffith
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: February 3, 1938
Day of Death: July 23, 2013 (76 years old)
Place of Birth: 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.