Emile Griffith vs. Jose Gonzalez

Emile Griffith 151 lbs beat Jose Gonzalez 157 lbs by MD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1963-10-05
• Location: Estadio Hiram Bithorn, San Juan, Puerto Rico
• Referee: Enrique Velazquez 96-91
• Judge: Roberto Roberts 98-93
• Judge: Rafael Carrasquillo 98-98

"Welterweight champion Emile Griffith was back in New York today with louder demands for a shot at the middleweight crown because of Saturday night's victory in Puerto Rico over middleweight contender Jose Gonzalez. Griffith's 147 pound crown was not at stake against contender Jose of the 160 pound division. Griffith's speed and his hooking attack to body and head weakened rugged Gonzalez so that he reportedly slowed down to a walk in the closing three rounds. There were no knockdowns or cuts." -United Press International

Post fight comment

• "There are two main reasons why I should get a title fight with Dick Tiger. First, I've already beaten at least four middleweights, and second, a battle of champions between Tiger and me would draw more money than any fight except Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay." -Emile Griffith