Randy Griffin

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Randy Griffin [1]
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Real nameRandy Griffin
Nickname(s)The Gentleman
Weight(s) Middleweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Nationality American (US)
BornJune 7, 1976 (1976-06-07) (age 44)
Philadelphia, PA
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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-06-07. Retrieved 2007-11-12.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. Associated Press. Sturm draws vs. Griffin, keeps title . Sports Illustrated. October 21, 2007. Accessed November 11, 2007. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/more/10/20/bc.box.sturm.griffin.ap/index.html
  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. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/goodwillgames/1998/news/1998/07/27/boxing_results/