Eric Griffin (boxer) explained

Eric Griffin
Fullname:Eric Joseph Griffin
Weight Class:Light Flyweight
Club:Galena Park Club
Birth Date:3 November 1967
Birth Place:Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Death Place:Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:1.60NaN0
Weight:48kg (106lb)

Eric Griffin (November 3, 1967 – October 7, 2023) was an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won gold medals at the 1989 and 1991 World Championships.

Amateur career

As an amateur, Griffin was the co-captain of the 1992 USA Olympic Team.

Amateur Highlights

1989 World Champion at Light Flyweight in competition in Moscow. Results were:

Olympic Results

Professional career

Griffin turned pro in 1992 and had a disappointing career. He retired in 1997 after being TKO'd in his first and only title shot, a bout for the vacant WBO light flyweight title against Jesus Chong, having won 16 and lost 4 in his pro career.

Death

Griffin died in Lafayette, Louisiana on October 7, 2023, at the age of 55.[1]

References


Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eric Griffin . Olympedia . October 16, 2023.