Young Stribling vs. Tuffy Griffiths

Young Stribling 185 lbs beat Tuffy Griffiths 186 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1930-12-12
• Location: Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Referee: Eddie Purdy 52-48
• Judge: Ed Klein 56-44
• Judge: Walter Battey 55-45

"The addition of Young Stribling to the ranks of recognized world heavyweight title claimants complicated today the championship muddle which has existed since Gene Tunney discarded the crown two years ago. Stribling's claim to the title was based on an unpopular 10-round decision over Tuffy Griffiths at Chicago Stadium last night. The bout was recognized by the NBA as a championship contest. Like Max Schmeling, Stribling proved to be disappointing in winning his claim. Stribling allowed Griffiths to set the pace for eight rounds and only in the final two stanzas displayed anything like championship ability. Stribling's late rally caught the judge's eyes and won the decision." -United Press

• This was a charity card where 25% of the profits went to the Illinois Unemployment Commission.
• Although Max Schmeling forfeited his claim to the title under NBA and NYSAC rules for failure to defend within six months after winning, only the NBA title was at stake here while NYSAC continued to recognize Schmeling.
• Attendance - 15,572
• Gate - $88,297.16