Emile Griffith (85-24-2). Hall of Famer and Former World Welterweight Champion. He was a closet Homosexual during his days of fighting. Story has it that he killed Benny Paret in their trilogy at Madison Square Garden because the latter called him "Maricon". There is a good documentary titled, "Ring of Fire" about the subject.
With Pacquiao's anti-gay stance. Who do you guys think will win between Pacquiao vs Griffith(Prime) at Welterweight in this Gay vs Straight battle?
I think Gay Anger defeats Pacquiao.
Emile Griffith (85-24-2). Hall of Famer and Former World Welterweight Champion. He was a closet Homosexual during his days of fighting. Story has it that he killed Benny Paret in their trilogy at Madison Square Garden because the latter called him "Maricon". There is a good documentary titled, "Ring of Fire" about the subject.
With Pacquiao's anti-gay stance. Who do you guys think will win between Pacquiao vs Griffith(Prime) at Welterweight in this Gay vs Straight battle?
I think Gay Anger defeats Pacquiao.
Why go far??
Pac vs Gayweather fits the Bill!!!
Didn't Emile legally adopt a young man who was his lover when he was older and retired?
I don't know the exact extent of his relationship with his adopted son, Luis, but it does seem very suspect since many Gay's legally adopt their partners so that their estate can be legally passed to them upon their death.
stupid thread
pac would be my man emile but would be a great fight
2 legends
It's a stupid thread but great fight??
probably top 3 dumbest threads I have seen on here so far
How so? Griffith is an ATG and the best of his era at Welterweight. If there is anyone who can offer a legitimate and unique insight to Pacquiao's gay stance it is Griffith.
I hate you made it a gay or straight thing but IMO...Griffith would beat Manny...in a 3 fight series I see him losing one because he could be a lil inconsistent...He was a very good all around fighter, reminds me a bit of a welterweight Holyfield...great chin, physically strong, beat guys bigger than himself, ton of heart, and threw some impressive combos....Emile Griffith aint an ATG welterwright for nothing...wouldve been hell of exciting
It is a legit marketing tool to hype up this match. It is what it is a Gay vs Straight battle in the literal sense. It natural came to place with Pacquiao's comments. Besides Griffith is proud to be Gay by the way.
Other than that, great analysis.
I hate you made it a gay or straight thing but IMO...Griffith would beat Manny...in a 3 fight series I see him losing one because he could be a lil inconsistent...He was a very good all around fighter, reminds me a bit of a welterweight Holyfield...great chin, physically strong, beat guys bigger than himself, ton of heart, and threw some impressive combos....Emile Griffith aint an ATG welterwright for nothing...wouldve been hell of exciting