Montell Griffin
Name: Montell Griffin
Alias: Ice
Birth Name: Montell Julian Griffin
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 170cm
Reach: 178cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
Trainers: Thell Torrence; Eddie Futch
Manager: John Caluwaert
Promoter: Dan Goossen
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Amateur Career
Griffin compiled an amateur record of 36-5. He won the 1992 United States Amateur light heavyweight title, defeating future heavyweight champion John Ruiz on points on the way.
At the 1992 Olympic Trials in Worcester, Massachusetts, Griffin was outpointed in the final by Jeremy Williams. However, at the Olympic Box-offs he outpointed Williams twice, to earn an Olympic bid at light heavyweight. His Olympic results were:
- France Mabiletsa (Botswana) won on points
- Yo-Da Ko (South Korea) won on points
- Torsten May (Germany) lost on points
Professional Career
Griffin was a top prospect, who began his career 26-0. He holds two victories over James Toney. Griffin also defeated Roy Jones Jr. for the WBC light heavyweight title by disqualification after Jones hit him while he was down. Griffin was victim of a first round knockout in the rematch. Since then Griffin has unsuccessfully challenged for the title losing to both Dariusz Michalczewski and Antonio Tarver. He has always been credited for his defensive minded style.
- Has a record of 1-3 (0 KOs) in World Title fights.
- Has a record of 3-6 (0 KOs) against former world titleists.
- Won against James Toney (twice) and Roy Jones Jr.
- Lost against Roy Jones Jr., Dariusz Michalczewski, Antonio Tarver, Julio Cesar Gonzalez, Glen Johnson, and Beibut Shumenov.
Notes
- Son of top trainer Clarence Griffin.
| Preceded by: Roy Jones Jr. |
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion 1997 Mar 21 – 1997 Aug 7 |
Succeeded by: Roy Jones Jr. |