Emile Griffith vs Nino Benvenuti III
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 III 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 III Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 67.8-32.2 in favor of Nino Benvenuti, but it is going to be a hard-earned victory. Emile Griffith is going to put on an exceptional fight, Benvenuti better be prepared for one of the toughest fights of his life.
Griffith vs Benvenuti III 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.