Emile Griffith seems to be making a Comeback !!!

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  1. hhascup

    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Emile Griffith the former 6 time World Champion is doing a lot better, keep your prayers coming in.
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    I just received a call from Emile’s son Luis, who is pictued above with Emile, and he told me that he is talking and even joking with the nurses. This is wonderful news, as a few weeks ago, Emile just stared at you with no reaction. Luis also told me that his blood work is back to normal, as well as his liver, heart and kidneys.

    Emile has been a longtime member of Ring 8 and the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. He was Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, the World Boxing Hall of Fame, Ring Magazine Boxing Hall of Fame, as well as the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. Not only did he box more Main Events at Madison Square Garden then any other boxer But he also boxed more Championship rounds then any boxer in the history of our sport.

    We still must keep him in our prayers as now he has to build up his strength.

    If you care to visit him or send a card, here’s where Emile is at:
    Nassau Extended Care Facility
    1 Greenwich St
    Hempstead, NY 11550
    Room 435A – West Wing

    Also, if you want to help Emile out, with Hospital expenses etc., you can send your donation to the following address.

    Luis R. Griffith c/o Emile Griffith
    150 Washington st. apt 6J
    Hempstead, N.Y. 11550

    If you have any questions, please contact his son at:luis rodrigo <crazylou1262@yahoo.com>

    Thanks, Henry Hascup
     
  2. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Absolutly terrible news, that he was ill. Had no idea.

    Me and Mr Griffith send emails back and forth quite regularly but I hadn't heard from him in a month or so. I'm happy to hear he is doing better. Guy is all class.
     
  3. hhascup

    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You actually get the E-Mails from his son Luis.
     
  4. DonBoxer

    DonBoxer The Lion! Full Member

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    This is great to hear, a true legend of the sport.
     
  5. Bobby Sinn

    Bobby Sinn Bulimba Bullant Full Member

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    What exactly happened?? Stroke?
     
  6. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    I had no idea....I'm so glad he's doing better . I love the guy..and it may be obvious from so many of my posts that he's one of my favorite fighters of all time. God bless him and may he recover completely!!!
     
  7. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    He was the master of the 15 rounder!!
     
  8. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Indeed. A very nice man also.