Emile Griffith vs Nino Benvenuti 3
On March 4, 1968, Emile Griffith (54-8, 18 KOs), the undisputed middleweight world champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against former world champion Nino Benvenuti (73-2, 30 KOs).
Griffith vs Benvenuti 3 Stats
Emile Griffith is coming in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 29% KO rate; his last fight was a 6th round TKO victory over Remo Golfarini, 2 months and 18 days ago. Nino Benvenuti is on a 1-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision win over Charley Austin, 1 month and 14 days ago.
Griffith vs Benvenuti 3 Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 63.4-36.6 in favor of Nino Benvenuti. Emile Griffith also has a chance at winning but he will have to put up a really good fight to get the win.
Griffith vs Benvenuti 3 Result
Nino Benvenuti defeated Emile Griffith via unanimous decision in the rematch and wins the WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed middleweight world champion. Benvenuti improves his record to 74-2, while Griffith adds a loss to his record at 54-9.