Randy Sandy vs. Emile Griffith

Emile Griffith 151 lbs lost to Randy Sandy 156 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1959-10-26
• Location: Academy of Music, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: George Walsh 4-5
• Judge: Joe Armstrong 5-4
• Judge: Joe Pepe 3-6

• Attendance: 1,430
• Gate: $3,024.73

"Griffith scored in the middle rounds but Sandy was strong in the 8th and 9th round." New York Times

"Veteran Randy Sandy, 156, dealt young Emile Griffith, 150 1/2, his first professional defeat last night - a 10 round split decision at the Academy of Music. Griffith, like Sandy a New Yorker, had won all 13 of his bouts in a 17 month pro career. He started fast against Sandy, but wilted in the last five rounds. Sandy's weight was a big factor." -Associated Press

• Sandy was a substitute for the ailing Tony Dupas.