Nino Benvenuti vs Emile Griffith 2
On September 29, 1967, Nino Benvenuti (72-1, 30 KOs), the undisputed middleweight world champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against former world champion Emile Griffith (52-8, 17 KOs).
Benvenuti vs Griffith 2 Stats
Nino Benvenuti is coming in to the fight on a 7-fight win streak with a 41% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision win over Griffith, 5 months and 12 days ago. Emile Griffith is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 28% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision loss to Benvenuti, 5 months and 12 days ago.
Benvenuti vs Griffith 2 Prediction & Odds
The odds of winning are at 97-3 in favor of Emile Griffith. Nino Benvenuti won't be able to do much against Griffith.
Benvenuti vs Griffith 2 Result
Emile Griffith defeated Nino Benvenuti via majority decision in the rematch and wins the WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed middleweight world champion. Griffith improves his record to 53-8, while Benvenuti adds a loss to his record at 72-2.