Statements (502)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
gptkb:Boxer |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Paret died from injuries
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Emile_Griffith
|
| gptkbp:biography |
Emile Griffith: The Fighter Who Became a Legend
The Lion's Story |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
February 3, 1938
1938-02-03 1938-02-23 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York,_USA gptkb:Saint_Thomas,_U._S._Virgin_Islands |
| gptkbp:born |
February 3, 1938
|
| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Saint_Thomas,_U._S._Virgin_Islands
|
| gptkbp:born_on |
February 3, 1938
|
| gptkbp:career_end |
gptkb:1977
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| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1958
|
| gptkbp:cause_of_death |
Natural causes
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| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:WBA_World_Middleweight_Title
gptkb:WBA_Welterweight_title gptkb:WBC_World_Welterweight_Title gptkb:WBA_World_Welterweight_Title gptkb:WBC_Middleweight_title gptkb:WBA_Middleweight_title World Middleweight Champion WBC World Welterweight Champion 2 draws WBA World Welterweight Champion WBC World Middleweight Champion 24 losses WBC World Middleweight Title WBA World Middleweight Champion 85 wins, 24 losses, 2 draws 85 wins |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired films and documentaries
Subject of books and documentaries Inspiration for future boxers influenced future generations of boxers Influence on LGBTQ+ rights in sports recognized for his contributions to sports and society |
| gptkbp:death_date |
2020-07-23
2019-07-23 July 23, 2013 2013-07-23 July 23, 2019 |
| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Hempstead,_New_York,_United_States
gptkb:Hempstead,_New_York,_U._S. Hempstead, New York, USA |
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:1958
1958-01-01 |
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Benny_Paret
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| gptkbp:died |
July 23, 2019
|
| gptkbp:died_on |
July 23, 2019
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:The_Life_and_Times_of_Emile_Griffith
Emile Griffith: The Fight of My Life Emile Griffith: The Boxer Who Died |
| gptkbp:draws |
gptkb:0
gptkb:3 gptkb:5 2 |
| gptkbp:ethnicity |
Puerto Rican
|
| gptkbp:famous_fight |
gptkb:Gene_Fullmer
gptkb:vs._Nino_Benvenuti_(first_fight) gptkb:vs._Paret_(first_fight) gptkb:vs._Paret_(third_fight) gptkb:Griffith_vs_Paret_III gptkb:5th_fight_with_Benny_Paret gptkb:8th_fight_with_Benny_Paret gptkb:Rubin_Carter gptkb:Benny_Paret gptkb:Ruben_Carter gptkb:2nd_fight_with_Benny_Paret gptkb:Griffith_vs._Benny_Paret vs. Carlos Monzón vs. Carmen Basilio vs. Dick Tiger vs. Nino Benvenuti Griffith vs. Nino Benvenuti vs. Denny Moyer vs Sugar Ray Leonard Griffith vs. Benny Paret III Griffith vs. Dick Tiger vs. Harold Johnson vs. Carmen Basilio II vs. Joey Giardello vs. Benny Paret Emile Griffith vs. Benny Paret vs. Luis Rodriguez vs. Oscar Albarado vs. Rubin Carter vs. Dick Tiger (first fight) vs. Dick Tiger (rematch) vs. Emile Griffith (rematch) vs. Luis Rodriguez (first fight) vs. Luis Rodriguez (rematch) vs. Nino Benvenuti (rematch) vs. Paret (rematch) 1959 fight against Benny Paret vs Joey Giardello vs Denny Moyer vs Wilfred Benitez vs Benny Paret vs Carlos Monzón vs Dick Tiger vs Luis Rodriguez vs Nino Benvenuti vs Rubin Carter 1962 fight with Benny Paret |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Winning the World Welterweight Championship
his resilience and determination Career longevity his defensive skills his sportsmanship His boxing technique his boxing technique his powerful punches his resilience in the ring Impact on boxing culture Winning the World Middleweight Championship his contributions to the sport of boxing his impact on boxing history his contributions to the sport his boxing style his sportsmanship in the ring His resilience in the ring His boxing style Paret fight incident Rivalry with Benny Paret Title reigns in two weight classes being a pioneer for LGBTQ+ athletes his rivalry with Benny Paret winning the welterweight title World Champion in two weight classes winning world championships in two weight classes his comeback after Paret's death his legacy in the boxing community rematch with Benny Paret winning the title in multiple weight classes Winning three world titles His rivalry with Benny Paret Winning the world title in two weight classes fighting Benny Paret His impact on boxing history His life after boxing advocacy Winning world titles in two weight classes Fatal fight with Benny Paret his ability to adapt during fights winning the title three times his comeback after the Paret fight his impact on boxing safety regulations the tragic fight with Benny Paret |
| gptkbp:famous_match |
Griffith vs. Nino Benvenuti
Griffith vs. Art Aragon Griffith vs. Billy Graham Griffith vs. Billy Mc Pherson Griffith vs. Canelo Alvarez Griffith vs. Carlos Monzón Griffith vs. Carmen Basilio Griffith vs. Charley Scott Griffith vs. Davey Moore Griffith vs. Denny Moyer Griffith vs. Dick Tiger Griffith vs. Don Fullmer Griffith vs. Emile Griffith Jr. Griffith vs. Felix Trinidad Griffith vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Griffith vs. Gene Fullmer Griffith vs. Harold Johnson Griffith vs. Joey Giardello Griffith vs. Johnny Bratton Griffith vs. Johnny Saxton Griffith vs. Kid Chocolate Griffith vs. Kid Gavilan Griffith vs. Luis Rodriguez Griffith vs. Marvin Hagler Griffith vs. Oscar Albarado Griffith vs. Oscar De La Hoya Griffith vs. Paret II Griffith vs. Paul Pender Griffith vs. Roberto Duran Griffith vs. Rocky Graziano Griffith vs. Rubin Carter Griffith vs. Sugar Ray Leonard Griffith vs. Thomas Hearns Griffith vs. Tony De Marco Griffith vs. Tony Zale Griffith vs. Wilf Greaves |
| gptkbp:famous_rival |
gptkb:Denny_Moyer
gptkb:Carlos_Monzón gptkb:Luis_Rodriguez gptkb:Gus_Lesnevich gptkb:Ruben_Olivares gptkb:Nicolino_Locche gptkb:Dick_Tiger gptkb:Carmen_Basilio gptkb:Joey_Giardello gptkb:Benny_Paret gptkb:Nino_Benvenuti Emile Griffith's 10th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 11th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 12th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 13th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 14th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 15th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 16th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 17th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 18th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 19th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 1st fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 20th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 2nd fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 3rd fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 4th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 5th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 6th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 7th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 8th fight with Benny Paret Emile Griffith's 9th fight with Benny Paret |
| gptkbp:fighting_out_of |
gptkb:New_York_City,_New_York,_USA
gptkb:New_York_City |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
gptkb:boxing_match
Aggressive Professional aggressive orthodox Out-fighter southpaw Boxer-puncher |
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
gptkb:The_Fighter
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| gptkbp:final_match_date |
1961-03-24
1961-04-07 1962-03-24 March 24, 1962 March 24, 1961 April 24, 1962 |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Gene_Fullmer
gptkb:Denny_Moyer gptkb:Julio_César_Chávez gptkb:Carlos_Monzón gptkb:Rodney_Moore gptkb:2nd_fight_against_Benny_Paret gptkb:Floyd_Mayweather_Jr. gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden gptkb:Emile_Griffith gptkb:Luis_Rodriguez gptkb:Arturo_Gatti gptkb:Manny_Pacquiao gptkb:Oscar_De_La_Hoya gptkb:Ruben_Olivares gptkb:Mickey_Ward gptkb:Bobo_Olson gptkb:Dick_Tiger gptkb:Carmen_Basilio gptkb:Canelo_Álvarez gptkb:Joey_Giardello gptkb:Bobby_Chacon gptkb:Benny_Paret gptkb:Ruben_Carter gptkb:Bobby_Cassidy gptkb:Bobby_Dykes gptkb:Nino_Benvenuti gptkb:Rocco_Marchegiano Alfonso Zamora Randy Shields Rafael Rodriguez 1st fight |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
1961 fight against Rubin Carter
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| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Emile_Griffith
|
| gptkbp:gender |
Gay
bisexual |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:biography
|
| gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction |
gptkb:1990
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame gptkb:Yes inducted in 1990 |
| gptkbp:has_occupation |
gptkb:boxing_match
|
| gptkbp:height |
5 ft 10 in
5 ft 8 in 5 ft 9 in |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Emile Griffith
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:activists
gptkb:commentary gptkb:training Appeared in documentaries Worked as a trainer Advocated for LGBTQ rights worked as a trainer appeared in documentaries advocated for LGBTQ+ rights worked in the fashion industry became a public speaker Changed boxing regulations Worked in the fashion industry advocated for LGBTQ rights influenced discussions on violence in boxing pioneered acceptance of LGBTQ athletes in boxing worked as a boxing trainer worked as a hat maker |
| gptkbp:influenced |
future boxers
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Kid_Gavilan
gptkb:Muhammad_Ali gptkb:Rocky_Marciano gptkb:Sugar_Ray_Robinson gptkb:Joe_Louis gptkb:Roberto_Duran |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Muhammad_Ali
gptkb:Sugar_Ray_Robinson gptkb:Joe_Louis |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0061991034
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| gptkbp:knockouts |
gptkb:1
gptkb:30 gptkb:23 |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Welterweight Champion
Welterweight and Middleweight champion |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
symbol of resilience
Symbol of resilience and strength Inspiration for future generations of boxers Pioneering LGBTQ+ representation in sports controversial figure in boxing history influential in boxing culture Influential figure in boxing history pioneering LGBTQ+ representation in sports inspiration for LGBTQ+ community Pioneer for LGBTQ athletes Influence on boxing safety regulations advocate for fighter safety |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden
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| gptkbp:losses |
gptkb:12
gptkb:24 gptkb:Benny_Paret |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Lavender_Hill_Mob
gptkb:The_Lion gptkb:The_Fighting_Marine The Pride of the Caribbean |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
three-time world champion Won the 1961 Fight of the Year. Won the 1962 Fight of the Year. Won the 1963 Fight of the Year. Won the 1964 Fight of the Year. Won the 1965 Fight of the Year. Won the 1966 Fight of the Year. Won the 1967 Fight of the Year. Won the 1968 Fight of the Year. Won the 1969 Fight of the Year. Won the 1970 Fight of the Year. Won the 1971 Fight of the Year. Won the 1972 Fight of the Year. Won the 1973 Fight of the Year. Won the 1974 Fight of the Year. Won the 1975 Fight of the Year. Won the 1976 Fight of the Year. Won the 1977 Fight of the Year. Won the 1978 Fight of the Year. Won the 1979 Fight of the Year. Won the 1980 Fight of the Year. Won the 1981 Fight of the Year. Won the 1982 Fight of the Year. Won the 1983 Fight of the Year. Won the 1984 Fight of the Year. Won the 1985 Fight of the Year. Won the 1986 Fight of the Year. Won the 1987 Fight of the Year. Won the 1988 Fight of the Year. Won the 1989 Fight of the Year. Won the 1990 Fight of the Year. Won the 1991 Fight of the Year. Won the 1992 Fight of the Year. Won the 1993 Fight of the Year. Won the 1994 Fight of the Year. Won the 1995 Fight of the Year. Won the 1996 Fight of the Year. Won the 1997 Fight of the Year. Won the 1998 Fight of the Year. Won the 1999 Fight of the Year. Won the 2000 Fight of the Year. Won the 2001 Fight of the Year. Won the 2002 Fight of the Year. Won the 2003 Fight of the Year. Won the 2004 Fight of the Year. Won the 2005 Fight of the Year. Won the 2006 Fight of the Year. Won the 2007 Fight of the Year. Won the 2008 Fight of the Year. Won the 2009 Fight of the Year. Won the 2010 Fight of the Year. Won the 2011 Fight of the Year. Won the 2012 Fight of the Year. Won the 2013 Fight of the Year. Won the 2014 Fight of the Year. Won the 2015 Fight of the Year. Won the 2016 Fight of the Year. Won the 2017 Fight of the Year. Won the 2018 Fight of the Year. Won the 2019 Fight of the Year. First boxer to win titles in both welterweight and middleweight divisions. |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Paret's death after the fight
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| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
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| gptkbp:notable_rivalry |
gptkb:Carmen_Basilio
gptkb:Benny_Paret gptkb:Robinson |
| gptkbp:notable_winner |
gptkb:Knockout
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| gptkbp:notable_wins |
gptkb:Dick_Tiger
gptkb:Nino_Benvenuti |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Fight_of_My_Life
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Controversial
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| gptkbp:page_count |
288
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| gptkbp:publication_year |
gptkb:2011
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Amistad
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| gptkbp:reach |
72 inches
72 in (183 cm) 72 in 73 inches 71 in |
| gptkbp:record |
25-0
85 wins, 24 losses, 2 draws 44-24-2 66-24-3 |
| gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Ruby_Goldstein
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| gptkbp:rematch |
gptkb:Benny_Paret
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| gptkbp:residence |
Hempstead, New York, USA
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Win
win Win by KO win by knockout |
| gptkbp:result_of_fight_with_benny_paret |
Paret died from injuries
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| gptkbp:retirement |
gptkb:1977
gptkb:1978 1977-01-01 |
| gptkbp:rounds |
gptkb:12
gptkb:13 |
| gptkbp:significance |
Controversial fight
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
Retirement from boxing
controversial fight won the middleweight title Paret's death after their fight Death of Benny Paret Winning the title against Nino Benvenuti Induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame Paret suffered a fatal injury Paret's death after the fight |
| gptkbp:significant_titles |
World Middleweight Champion
World Welterweight Champion |
| gptkbp:stakeholders |
gptkb:World_Championships
Welterweight Championship |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:boxing_match
boxer-puncher |
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:boxing_match
|
| gptkbp:technique |
TKO
|
| gptkbp:title |
World Middleweight Champion
World Welterweight Champion WBC World Welterweight Champion WBA World Welterweight Champion WBC World Middleweight Champion WBA World Middleweight Champion NY State Middleweight Champion NY State Welterweight Champion |
| gptkbp:title_held |
gptkb:WBA_welterweight_title
gptkb:WBC_Welterweight_Champion gptkb:WBA_Welterweight_Championship gptkb:WBC_welterweight_title WBA Welterweight Champion WBC Middleweight Champion WBC World Welterweight Champion WBA Middleweight Champion WBA World Welterweight Champion WBC World Middleweight Champion WBA World Middleweight Champion Welterweight Championship |
| gptkbp:total_fights |
gptkb:4th
gptkb:5 gptkb:6 gptkb:7 70 85 win Win by KO |
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:Gil_Clancy
|
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:culture
gptkb:Boxer Boxing champion |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
His rivalry with Rubin Carter
|
| gptkbp:was_the_champion_of |
welterweight division
|
| gptkbp:weight_class |
gptkb:Welterweight
Middleweight middleweight welterweight |
| gptkbp:wins |
gptkb:44
gptkb:66 73 |
| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:WBC_Middleweight_Title
gptkb:WBA_Middleweight_Title gptkb:WBA_Welterweight_Title by knockout |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hurricane_Carter
gptkb:Ruben_Carter gptkb:Cerdan gptkb:World_Championships |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|