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Eric Griffin (boxer)

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Eric Griffin
Personal information
Full nameEric Joseph Griffin
Born(1967-11-03)November 3, 1967
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 7, 2023(2023-10-07) (aged 55)
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight48 kg (106 lb)
Sport
SportBoxing
Weight classLight Flyweight
ClubGalena Park Club
Medal record
World Amateur Championships
Gold medal – first place 1989 Moscow Light Flyweight
Gold medal – first place 1991 Sydney Light Flyweight

Eric Griffin (November 3, 1967 – October 7, 2023) was an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won gold medals at the 1989 and 1991 World Championships.

Amateur career

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As an amateur, Griffin was the co-captain of the 1992 USA Olympic Team.

Amateur Highlights

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  • 1987 Golden Glove Nationals 106lbs Finals Defeated Armando Martinez (Southern California) by points

1989 World Champion at Light Flyweight in competition in Moscow. Results were:

Olympic Results

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Professional career

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Griffin turned pro in 1992 and had a disappointing career. He retired in 1997 after being TKO'd in his first and only title shot, a bout for the vacant WBO light flyweight title against Jesus Chong, having won 16 and lost 4 in his pro career.

Death

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Griffin died in Lafayette, Louisiana on October 7, 2023, at the age of 55.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Eric Griffin". Olympedia. Retrieved October 16, 2023.