Randy Griffin

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Randy Griffin [1]
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Born
Randy Griffin

June 7, 1976 (1976-06-07) (age 48)
Nationality American (US)
Other namesThe Gentleman
Statistics
Weight(s) Middleweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins25
Wins by KO13
Losses4
Draws3
No contests0

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]

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References

  1. Boxing Record. Randy Griffin Profile. Accessed November 11, 2007. <http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=035676>
  2. 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.
  3. Associated Press. Sturm draws vs. Griffin, keeps title . Sports Illustrated. October 21, 2007. Accessed November 11, 2007. [ dead link ]
  4. 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
  5. Golden Gloves Champions year by year. Accessed November 12, 2007. http://www.pagoldengloves.com/90.html
  6. CNNSI. Goodwill Games Results July 27, 1998. Accessed November 11, 2007.