Emile Griffith-Dick Tiger I

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  1. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Sorry McGrain ... I did not know to look that far back but the effort is greatly appreciated ! :good
     
    he grant, Mar 31, 2012
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  2. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This makes me always wonder how people can write Griffith off so quickly at mw.

    Thanks for posting, RC. Thanks for the upload, McG.
     
    bodhi, Mar 31, 2012
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  3. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Cheers bodhi:good Griffith has always been, from this victory on, a legit middleweight and a highly intelligent, adaptable ring mechanic.
     
    red cobra, Mar 31, 2012
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    this was an amazing fight
     
    fightcollector, Mar 31, 2012
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  5. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Griff was in many ways a better challenger than a defending champion. as far as I'm concerned, this was his best performance careerwise.
     
    red cobra, Mar 31, 2012
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    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    bump
     
    red cobra, Mar 31, 2012
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  7. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, and he would prove to be a tough challenge to most mw champs in history and beat quite a few I guess.
     
    bodhi, Apr 2, 2012
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  8. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I have only seen 14 rounds, but I had Tiger ahead by a point. I think the round I didn't see was a Tiger round as well ( I think MDWC once said Rig had that round for Tiger?).

    Lufcrazy which 2 fights did you have Griffith beating Rodriguez?

    I thought all bar possibly the first were clear cut for Rodriguez.
     
    sweet_scientist, Apr 2, 2012
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    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think his rematch with Tiger is a much better display by Emile. He actually outboxed Tiger there. Don't think he quite did enough in their first fight.
     
    sweet_scientist, Apr 2, 2012
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  10. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    True, he put on a clinic, but this truly wass a shot Tiger.
     
    red cobra, Apr 2, 2012
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  11. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    He's up there with the best, win or lose..meaning yes he'd lose to some, but they would be decision losses, and some very close...and he would indeed beat a few.
     
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    Nice thread, i'll look forward to watching it later!
     
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