TY  - BOOK
AU  - McRae,Donald
TI  - A man's world: the double life of Emile Griffith 
SN  - 9781471132346 (hbk.) :
AV  - GV1132 
U1  - 920 GRI 23
PY  - 2015///
CY  - London
PB  - Simon & Schuster
KW  - Griffith, Emile.
KW  - Boxers (Sports)
KW  - United States
KW  - Biography
KW  - eflch
KW  - ukslc
N2  - When Emile Griffith stepped into the ring in March 1962 to defend his world title against Benny Paret, he was filled with rage. During their weigh-in, the Cuban challenger had denounced Griffith as a 'faggot' and minced towards him. It was an insinuation that could have had dangerous consequences for Griffith - especially as it was true. In the fight that followed, Griffith pounded Paret into unconsciousness, and the Cuban would die soon after, leaving Griffith haunted by what he had done. Despite this, he went on to fight more world championship rounds than any other fighter. Donald McRae's book weaves a compelling tale of triumph over prejudice as Griffith refused to cower away as society wished
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