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Originally Posted by Jim_Kidd
Yes, Emile Griffith was/is gay. I was surprised when I found out because I met him several times back in the 70's and he seemed anything but.
Also, he has a son... which in and of itself doesn't mean anything.
I've gotta say, being a heterosexual person... I can't see what makes a man gay. I can see what would make a woman that way... but...
Anyway, he's a nice guy and was a great fighter. Benny Paret called him the Spanish equivalent of "Queer, Homo, Faggot" before their ill-fated fight. Afterward, when Paret died of injuries sustained during the fight... Griffith had a lot to deal with.
Jim
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Thanks for the info Jim, interesting! I can't imagine any boxer, football, baseball, basketball or hockey player coming out now & admitting it but back then, it was really something nobody discussed!