April 1st, 1961
On this day in history, the great Emile Griffith won his first world title (the welterweight crown) defeating Benny Kid Paret by way of KO in the 13th round.
*In an era were the super welterweight division did not exist, Griffith was able to conquer the middleweight division a few years later.
During his brilliant career, he fought against the very best welterweights and middleweights of that time, including: Dick Tiger, Nino Benevenuti, Rubin Carter, Joey Archer, Jose Napoles, Carlos Monzon, among other great warriors.
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