Emile Griffith vs. Joey Archer (2nd meeting)

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Emile Griffith 152 lbs beat Joey Archer 160 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15

World Boxing Association Middleweight Title (2nd defending of Griffith)
World Boxing Council Middleweight Title (2nd defending of Griffith)

  • The AP had two boxing writers covering the fight. One scored it 7-6-2 for Griffith and the other had it 8-6-1 for Archer.
  • Unofficial Ring Magazine scorecard - 10-5 Griffith
  • Archer weighed in at 161 1/4 and was given 2 hours to make 160, and he did so within the stipulated time.
  • Attendance - 14,838
  • Gate - $127,119
  • Purses: Griffith - $79,000 (Gate and TV), Archer - $25,000



Preceded by:
Griffith vs. Archer I
WBA Middleweight Title Fight
# 9
WBC Middleweight Title Fight
# 7
Succeeded by:
Griffith vs. Benvenuti I