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Entries tagged with "Don+Dunphy":

• Emile Griffith—“Ring of Fire” – September 23rd, 2011

  Emile Griffith was born on Feb. 3, 1938 and was the first fighter from the U.S. Virgin Islands ever to become a world champion. He turned pro in 1958 and was a favorite in New York City. Griffith won the welterweight title from Benny "The Kid" Paret on April 1, 1961. Six months later Griffith lost the title back to Paret in a narrow split-decision. Griffith regained the title from Paret on March 24, 1962, in a fight that Paret did not survive. Griffith had memorable bouts with Luis Rodriguez, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, Dick Tiger, Nino Benvenuti, Carlos Monzón, and José Nápoles, before retiring with a 85-24-2 record.
  
  

• Dave Anderson Gifts IBHOF – November 29th, 2011

  
  
  

• Chico Vejar: Quintessential 1950s – December 26th, 2011

  There is more to Chico Vejar than toughness; there always was nobility and great sense of dignity…
  
  

• Sometimes a Great Notion: Billy Conn – March 7th, 2012

  When Billy hung ‘em up after 77 fights against some of the toughest guys on the block, that mischievous matinee idol face was still intact...
  
  

• Lamps in the Midnight Hour – March 20th, 2012

  
  
  

• The Memory Bank: Part Six – May 10th, 2012