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HISTORY: On March 24, 1962 at Madison Square Garden in New York former world welterweight champion Emile Griffith took on an old foe and current champion, Benny "Kid" Paret. Griffith dominated for the most part and stopped Paret in the 12th round. Griffith took an 8-count in round six, but was well ahead on points going into the 12th round, in which Paret took "an unmerciful beating" (The Ring, page 7, June 1962 issue), leaving Benny unconscious and in a coma when the fight was stopped. Paret was taken immediately to Roosevelt Hospital, never regaining consciousness before his death there on April 3, 1962.
Offered here is a large format, action photograph depicting the end of Griffith-Paret fight which has been signed by Emile Griffith.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a large format, action photograph depicting the end of Griffith-Paret fight which has been signed by Emile Griffith. Boldly signed in silver pen, "Emile Griffith Ring Of Fire 3/24/62." Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 16" x 20."
