Emile Griffith vs Nino Benvenuti 1, , 1967 Ring Magazine Fight of the Year ( Full Fight Highlights)

Emile Griffith 153 lbs lost to Nino Benvenuti 159 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15 Date: 19670417 Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA World Boxing Association Middleweight Title (3rd defending of Griffith) World Boxing Council Middleweight Title (3rd defending of Griffith) Griffith was knocked down in the 2nd round. Benvenuti was knocked down in the 4th round.