Emile Griffith vs. Vito Antuofermo
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Emile Griffith 158 lbs lost to Vito Antuofermo 158 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1974-11-22
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Tony Perez 3-6
- Judge: Harold Lederman 2-8
- Judge: Al Reid 2-7
Griffith's record 25th appearance in a Garden main event.
Griffith was 8-5 betting favorite.
Attendance: 6,255
Griffith's purse: $15,500
Antuoferomo's purse: $14,000
Source: New York Times
"Vito Antuofermo, 22, outmauled Emile Griffith, 35, wore down the former five-time world champion and scored a unanimous decision Friday night at MSG. But age seems to be taking its toll on Griffith. He simply could not keep his younger opponent away or outpunch him." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 6-4 Antuofermo