Was Emile Griffith Really Gay??

y u botherd if the man is gay, why u asking anyways, only a gay person would ask that question (HINT):) Ouch -- I smell a fight brewing. Okay, I'm done instigating. Its an interesting topic of discussion, especially in a sport like boxing. I mean, a lot of people speculate that Peret died because he picked a fight w/ Griffith by calling him gay. I think its worth more investigation.

He was not gay but he relaxed his hair

yep, those are real. from some german magazine That's..mmm...bizarre...now the question is, where did you FIND those pictures?? Found this bit of news on East Side Boxing the other day about Ring of Fire (patting myself on the back for answering my own question): “Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story” Set To Premiere On April 20th 02.03.05 — Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story, USA Network’s historic Sundance Film Festival acquisition, will make its exclusive television debut on the network April 20th, 9:00 PM ET/PT. Directed by Dan Klores and Ron Berger, Ring of Fire is a moving story of love, violence and redemption that chronicles the life of six-time world boxing champion Emile Griffith, who in 1962 killed the then champion Benny “kid” Peret in the ring. The bout had a lasting impact on not only the sport, but also on the media and politics of the day.. “We were eager to get Ring of Fire on the air as soon as possible in order to capitalize on the extraordinary acclaim generated at the Sundance Film Festival,” said Bonnie Hammer, President of USA Network and SCI FI Channel. “We are truly proud to bring this provocative, deeply moving film to a nationwide audience.” Ring of Fire explores the events of Griffith’s life through compelling archival footage, interviews with champion boxers, journalists, historians and most movingly through the reactions of members from both families. The film includes interviews with Paret’s wife and son as well as some noted journalists and boxers of the day including Jimmy Breslin, Pete Hamill, Neal Gabler, the late Jack Newfield, Charles Kaiser, Carmen Basilio, Jose Torres, Gene Fullmer and Juan LaPorte. Griffith, who immigrated to New York City from the Virgin Islands in the late 1950s, quickly became a serious welterweight contender after winning a National Golden Glove championship. He became a rising star when he won the title from Paret, an illiterate Cuban exile who shared a huge boxing future with Griffith. At the afternoon weigh-in of their rubber match, Paret stood beside his challenger, whispered in Griffith’s ear “maricón,” the Spanish word for “faggot.” Griffith lunged at the Cuban champion in front of shocked onlookers, setting the stage for a brutal bout and a lifetime of haunting memories. Klores and Berger’s first film, the award winning, “The Boys of 2nd Street Park” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was released by Showtime to much acclaim in 2003. USA NETWORK USA Network is cable television’s leading provider of original series and feature movies, sports events, off-net television shows, and blockbuster theatrical films. USA Network is seen in over 88 million U.S. homes. The USA Network Web site is located at www.usanetwork.com. USA Network is a program service of NBC Universal Cable a division of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

Don't know about Emile Griffith, but I know of several current boxers that are gay. Two of them are heavyweight brothers... http://www.geocities.com/walkenkingny/realbitches/klitschkos/klit8.jpg http://www.geocities.com/walkenkingny/realbitches/klitschkos/klit9.jpg As much as I hate the Klitschkos, I wish I could say those pictures were fake. Unfortunately, they're not. are you serios? those pictures are real? that is so gay.

Fuck me those Klit boys look hot. i think i just decided to switch teams.

jesus, they look weird. who on earth told them that was a good idea?

You never got me down Ray hmmmm........ Joking

WOW.....a gay boxer! lol

Yeah, I agree-- that's pretty rediculous. I suppose the poster thought it was pretty rediculous too, given that he hasn't posted a reply. Still no Ring of Fire details Rick Reeno??

Thats borderline ridiculous. It's waaay the fuck out there ridiculous!!

Lamotta was also supposed to be gay. I've heard the stories about Griffith and the remarks that Paret made, but LaMotta? I have never heard anything pertaining to that and the movie Raging Bull gave no indication whatsoever about him being anything but girl crazy! Where did you get this info?

Lamotta was also supposed to be gay. Thats borderline ridiculous. Never pay again for live sex! | Hot girls doing naughty stuff for free! | Chat for free!

All I know is that he had wife and kids. even elton john had a wife at one time

Lamotta was also supposed to be gay.

Don't know if he was gay, but do know he sure killed the hell outta Benny Paret!

Well, this is all that I've been able to pull off of the internet: "We just saw the documentary RING OF FIRE: THE EMILE GRIFFITH STORY about a 1962 boxing match between Emile Griffith and Bennie “Kid” Paret. At the weigh-in, Paret called Griffith a “maricon” (slang for faggot). The fight was for the welterweight championship and the third time they met. Griffith bludgeoned Paret into unconsciousness in the 12th round. Ten days later, he died" Maybe Rick Reeno has some more details?? hint, hint.

All I know is that he had wife and kids.

I've actually been pretty curious about this myself since I heard that it had been made. Can you share w/ us some more details??

I got thinking about this earlier today. The USA Network contacted me about doing a co-promotion for their new movie: "Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story"

OH lennox lewis...i'd have a hard time buying that...