Emile Griffith vs Nino Benvenuti
On April 17, 1967, Emile Griffith (52-7, 17 KOs), the undisputed middleweight world champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against former world champion Nino Benvenuti (71-1, 30 KOs).
Griffith vs Benvenuti Stats
Emile Griffith is coming in to the fight on a 7-fight win streak with a 28% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision win over Joey Archer, 2 months and 25 days ago. Nino Benvenuti is on a 6-fight win streak with a 41% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision win over Milo Calhoun, 1 month and 14 days ago.
Griffith vs Benvenuti Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Emile Griffith at 99-1 winning odds. Nino Benvenuti really doesn't have much to present against Griffith.
Griffith vs Benvenuti Result
Nino Benvenuti defeated Emile Griffith via unanimous decision and wins the WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed middleweight world champion. Benvenuti improves his record to 72-1, while Griffith adds a loss to his record at 52-8.