Emile Griffith vs. Isaac Logart

Emile Griffith 149 lbs beat Isaac Logart 151 lbs by MD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1961-12-23
• Location: St. Nicholas Arena, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Arthur Mercante 5-3
• Judge: Leo Birnbaum 5-5
• Judge: Joe Agnello 7-3

Logart boxed effectively at long range with his left jab, while Griffith scored on the inside. Griffith suffered a cut near his left eye in the 8th round.

Attendance: 1,042

Source: New York Times

• Unofficial AP scorecard - 6-3-1 Griffith
• Although his 3rd title fight with Benny (Kid) Paret was already signed for March 24th, Griffith still required this win to protect the title shot.