Randy Griffin
Randy Griffin[1] | |
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| Born | Randy Griffin June 7, 1976 (age 48) |
| Nationality | American (US) |
| Other names | The Gentleman |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Randy Griffin (born June 7, 1976) is a professional boxer. While best known as a middleweight, he began as a light heavyweight [2] and worked his way down in weight class. Griffin unsuccessfully challenged for the WBA Middleweight title on October 20, 2007, managing a draw against defending champion Felix Sturm, but losing against him July 5, 2008.[3] [4]
As an amateur Griffin was the 1997 and 1999 Pennsylvania State Golden Gloves champion.[5] He also competed in the 1998 Goodwill Games, in the 75 kg weight class, losing to Jean-Paul Mendy of France in the quarterfinals.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Boxing Record. Randy Griffin Profile. Accessed November 11, 2007. <http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=035676>
- ^ Gregg, Steve. Ward Outbattles Burton in War . The Boxing Times. July 13, 2001. Accessed November 11, 2007. "Mickey Ward vs. Emanuel Burton (July 13, 2001)". Archived from the original on 2007-06-07. Retrieved 2007-11-12.
- ^ Associated Press. Sturm draws vs. Griffin, keeps title . Sports Illustrated. October 21, 2007. Accessed November 11, 2007. [1][dead link]
- ^ Fight News. Sturm defeats Griffin in heated rematch. Saturday, July 5, 2008. Accessed July 5, 2008. http://www.fightnews.com/fightnews_2/headlines//EkEVkAFZEyLuOJrveJ.html
- ^ Golden Gloves Champions year by year. Accessed November 12, 2007. http://www.pagoldengloves.com/90.html
- ^ CNNSI. Goodwill Games Results July 27, 1998. Accessed November 11, 2007. [2]
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