American boxer
Born Randy Griffin
June 7, 1976 (1976-06-07 ) (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]
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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
^ 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]