Emile Griffith
An image from Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story, one of the productions that also features Emile Griffith.

Emile Griffith

February 3, 1938 — 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.

Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story

Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story

2005