THE TRAGEDY OF BENNY PARET AND EMILE GRIFFITH

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[@fizzydoesit8298]

you could tell that that was all that Emile needed to know for almost half a century. Was that he was forgiven and there were no hard feelings. Truly a touching story.

[@Faint7903]

Fizzy DoesIt it must be hard knowing that he had to be reminded that he killed a man in front of a live audience.

[@rogerzotti1]

well said...

[@hamsrider8179]

❤❤

[@Tore_Hedenberg]

It takes courage to ask for forgiveness, but it takes even more courage to give forgiveness.

[@jill6994]

wermland Amen!

[@Mr.Random3D]

Aman

[@kimr.2284]

Tore Hedenberg, WOW! You are so right. I never thought of it that way.☺

[@nasdaqua]

AMEN!!

[@socillizt4life]

FACTS!

[@antonymscalia3924]

Emile carried the guilt of the Kid's death for 47 years at the time of this video, and to have the forgiveness of the son must have been the most emotional thing imaginable. Emile wasn't a heartless murderer who deserved to have the son beat his ass, Emile was a sensitive man with deadly hands who wanted to inflict damage but not death on the father for being disrespectful and demeaning. Emile's remorse, sorrow and shame is obviously genuine 7:54 - 8:34. The son is a good man for letting Emile go to his grave with forgiveness.

[@dannyjamison2462]

Reese Witheredpoon Having watched the full documentary, it seems lots of factors played into the fatal ending in the ring that night. Kid was brutally beaten by another opponent in his previous fight. He was in no condition to go into such a tough fight. The man who fought Kid just before Griffith said at the time he was astonished that Kid got himself another huge fight with an elite opponent. His manager appeared to be in it only for the money and didn't have one ounce of care for Kid's health. Then there was the ref. It was his job to be aware of both fighters' condition during the fight. Griffith said he couldn't see Kid's face because he was head down in Kid's chest while he was throwing punches and having seen the footage, that is definitely true. It's a great shame all around. Kid died at the age of just 25. Griffith carried the guilt of his death for half a century. The ref never worked in boxing again. Kid's wife never married again. So much pain and suffering for so long.

[@michaelpachuau3885]

@@dannyjamison2462 it's a good analysis but I'd just like to add a bit of input regarding the ref. Ruby Goldstein was considered the best in the world before this fight, and he was in fact accused of stopping fights too early at times to protect fighters. He did referee one more fight after this but he never truly recovered and he retired after that one. I believe it was more an unfortunate case of a perfect storm of bad things happening and we shouldn't be too quick to burn him at the stake for it

[@briantophyk5221]

@@dannyjamison2462 The ref did officiate a boxing match two years later. All your other insights and historical accounts are spot on.

[@briantophyk5221]

@@michaelpachuau3885 great reply Michael. Danny did a good job but I’m glad you cleaned it up. Nice sentiments from Danny.

[@ernestogasulla7763]

Bullshit. If you watched the KO you know Emile kept hitting as hard as he could after Paret passed out. That IS murder. Even street thugs know that hitting an unconscious man in the head can kill him.

[@Cicero....]

when he meet the son paret at the end, It made me cry with tears

[@jimmytran5328]

Yeah man, me too...

[@nasdaqua]

Yes, me too, i shed tears watching this video ! i was a 12 yrs old boy in 1962 and remember having watched that fight on television. At the time,i didn't quite understand the impact of what Benny Kid Paret's death had on his family and the sport of boxing. As a 70 yrs senior now, i understand it's ramifications all too well. RIP Benny Kid Paret. May G-D watch over you and yours. Ditto , Emile Griffith.

[@mr.bigdick7692]

me three

[@Irapa7]

Same. This is real life, this is not a show or a movie. Is a tragedy. But I’m happy he was forgiven and hope Peret is resting in peace.

[@jdaniels1949]

Me too. I don’t think you’re human if you don’t feel the pain Emile felt at that moment and the release of inner guilt held for decades. Truly a powerful moment.

[@MaxBOfficial]

i cant lie the end gave me chills.. R.I.P Griffith and Paret.. God bless them both..

[@wonkeeeeee]

Please stop using the word god since he is fake

[@wonkeeeeee]

MaxBOfficial Well how do you know that he exists?

[@sashamenzhinskiy5890]

MaxBOfficial well, i can understand your belief, but u have to respect your fellow humans, and their way of thinking, and i got to say that is what the church has denied for centuries.

[@MaxBOfficial]

Voidy Guy u need to send that message to him.. my 1st comment showed respect for fellow humans... he didnt respect my beliefs... he went out his way to disrepect me... read everything before u criticize me...

[@wonkeeeeee]

MaxBOfficial If god existed he would'nt be so mean that he can´t let you spell

[@ZacOfAllTrades.]

The Kid bred a true man.. anyone would be proud of that gentleman for his actions.

[@Faint7903]

Original Aquatics the way he handles it really warms my heart.

[@SPICYTUNAROLL69]

The Kid would be so proud of his son, he absolutely adored him, took him with him everywhere he went.

[@royevans779]

Wow that was emotional. You can can see it in Griffiths eyes when he met the son that he'd been carrying the pain of guilt the whole time. When he hugged the son it was like he was crying on Benny's own shoulders apologizing.

[@ARFIF22]

Na fr that’s his blood, his son! That carries him and his name so that was definitely different

[@ulfhenar6143]

Truth to be told, it was a tragic accident. They were fighting, in the middle of a fight you can't know when to stop. Ref's job was to stop when Paret was helpless and can't fight. But, shit happens and it was old times. For me Emile wasn't in the false, he boxed and even thought that Paret went OK after that. The son of Paret just did the good thing there, cuz they are both destroyed of this.

[@fizzy8850]

I don't blame the boxer but fuck that referee

[@soposh5673]

The referee and Griffith were both responsible

[@bobbobert9379]

Ruby Goldstein was 100% responsible. He should have been charged with some form of negligence. He let the fight go on when paret was OBVIOUSLY unconscious. But, and race likely played a role in this, Ruby was deemed not responsible by a panel, and that he "intervened at the right time". Ruby Goldstein was a former boxer, and is still in the international boxing hall of fame, despite being directly responsible for the death of another boxer in the ring due to his negligence. It's not just a tragic accident, it's borderline manslaughter on the part of the ref.

[@SkorgeBloodfist]

@@bobbobert9379 reaching he maybe should’ve stopped it 2 punches earlier but there’s no way of knowing that would’ve killed him

[@bobjamaica9045]

I’d say they are both responsible… boxers have self control they know exactly when their opponent is finished and the consequences of their actions… he was smashing Parett’s lifeless head with massive hooks he knew what can happen if you do that… referee’s job is to stop that from happening, but it’s a fighters choice whether to inflict extra damage on a beaten opponent or not ..

[@brandongarcia9344]

My dad fought in the amatuers in the late 80s in New Mexico. He was fighting in Chinle, Arizona and had beaten a guy who later passed on that night due to the blunt force trauma he sustained in the ring. My father never got to ask the family for forgiveness even tho they had invited him to the funeral , he didn't go from fear of being looked down upon. I hope someday he gets his chance to meet the family just like this man did. My father has struggled with it for a along time. This is beautiful and tragic at the same time.

[@prettytallpaul]

I’m sorry to hear that. I don’t want to overstep my boundaries, but what if you reached out to the family to see if they’ve forgiven your father? If they have, maybe you could set something up so that they can meet. Just a suggestion.

[@natashawallace2435]

your a liar whats your fathers name and we can easily verify it you numpty attention seeking whore your lucky if your father was ever even a cab driver

[@natashawallace2435]

@@prettytallpaul its a bullshit story bud brandon garcia or his dad is lucky they can wipe properly

[@jaykahn8317]

​@@natashawallace2435and how do you know

[@hapki9]

@@natashawallace2435 Bro, how about you sit down somewhere and stop trying to be relevant

[@blackjack650jones8]

The referee was to blame totally. U cannot blame the boxer for what happened, he was doing what he was supposed to do, beating the opponent. The referee stood back and watched a beaten man get battered to death, that was all on him. Disgraceful

[@DaMultiPurpose]

blackjack650 jones ironic how the refs was know for stopping the fights wayyy to early... and th eone time he doesnt a man dies..

[@AntonioBruno]

+Ricky Adams That's probably why Goldstein (the referee) had hesitate to stop: a tragic error, but still a human error.

[@AntonioBruno]

+Ricky Adams That's probably why Goldstein (the referee) had hesitate to stop: a tragic error, but still a human error.

[@SherrieB7979]

I agree you can see the ref watching him being beat senseless!? I could even tell that after the first two hits ref should have stepped in. Problem is back then they allowed more hitting even though the guy was not defending himself. Things have changed now, and they have stopped fights just over cuts.

[@DaMultiPurpose]

IcyFairy Diversionary naw he got ridiculed for stopping to early he was notorious for it.. this time people said they would kill him if he stopped it to early.. and the first time he didnt... a guy got murdered.... see per pressure affects everyone IcyFairy Diversionary

[@coldacre]

incredibly moving. the son showed enormous character and forgiveness. it clearly touched Griffith. RIP Benny Paret.

[@iGOTT2SEE]

Who is here from Joe Rogan KZbin short?

[@perryplays5569]

Yep i was todays year old… lol

[@jeanclouivil7893]

Me!

[@invisible3456]

Me

[@AyyubF-fq1bn]

You

[@LoSmitable]

Me 🙋🏾‍♀️ today is May 5, 2024 (the day after canelo vs. Munguia....that has nothing to do with it. Just a good fight🤣🤣) ❤✌🏾

[@63Baggies]

This is why people love and hate boxing in equal measure.

[@elizabethmatthews5297]

Forgiveness, nothing like it. It takes being mature and WISE. It's obviously some ppl in this comment section haven't that learned yet. *beautiful ending to a very sad story*

[@jozsefkacsa]

+Elizabeth Matthews THERE'S NOTHING TO FORGIVE! It wasn't a murder nor even a manslaughter! If anyone be at fault it would only be Referee Ruby Goldstein

[@elizabethmatthews5297]

jozsefkacsa Well don't scream it to me. Scream it at the son that chose to forgive or the boxer that asked for it. He said "forgive me, I didn't mean to do it" He said it probably because HE felt he did something wrong. Soooo just because you don't see anything to to ask forgiveness for, he did. He asked for forgiveness and the son forgave him. What's the problem? Is something wrong with that?

[@MrJazzologist1]

+Elizabeth Matthews Has itr ever penetrated your female ego that there are other opinions about situations that may be more accurate than yours?

[@shogunMR]

+jozsefkacsa you know what he means. its tragic regardless how you look at it. It wasnt on purpose but someone died period... and obviously the son said there is no hard feeling just sad so even he said it because he knew Emile felt horrible

[@shogunMR]

cohenhaywood10

[@christiansevall]

I started to cry at the end God bless Emile, Benny's kid and mom :,(

[@comedianByronKelley3438]

The end made me cry

[@MyDOOKIE1]

Rip Emile...he was my trainer back in the days when I used to fight at Gleasons gym...good dude man

[@1969JohnnyM]

Griffith doesn't get enough recognition for the great fighter he was. Its a pity even here that we can see the early stages of pugilistic dementia, but he had a long career fighting the best for a long time and blows to his head from a violent attack years after he'd retired didn't help. RIP Emile.

[@dreemeagle]

Griffith was a good but not great fighter;

[@1969JohnnyM]

@@dreemeagle Who fought everyone of his era beating guys naturally bigger guys like Benny Brisco, Tony Mundine when well into his 30's and even giving Carlos Monzon a run for his money.

[@DMEGC]

Also he was badly beaten by some homophobes after leaving a gay bar in 1992. He spend 4 months in the hospital.

[@tamaaa7745]

@@DMEGC you wouldn’t have gone to the hospital, you’d be 6ft under

[@DMEGC]

@@tamaaa7745 Not saying otherwise but, you know, kind of a weird thing to say.

[@YellowPaint100]

man I tell ya, forgiveness is so powerful. I can do all kindz of push ups & pull ups but forgive, Lord Help Me

[@olegivanov8831]

YellowPaint100 cuz to forgive is not to do anything, it's not about doing, that's why it's hard to "do"

[@Steve52344]

This is a very touching piece. Made me cry. It wasn't Emile's fault. He was just doing his job. But the referee wasn't. He should have been severely ridiculed and banned. Tragic thing.

[@DaMultiPurpose]

Steve52344 ironic how the refs was know for stopping the fights wayyy to early... and th eone time he doesnt a man dies..

[@Steve52344]

Ricky Adams I'm old enough to remember when this happened. I haven't looked into why the ref didn't stop this fight, but the only explanation I can think of is he decided to not stop fights too early anymore, so he held back on this one. A tragic mistake he undoubtedly regretted.

[@DaMultiPurpose]

Steve52344 exactly...be never refed again

[@user-dq6hs4ry6z]

Someone wrote that paret was known for playing possum, so that's a big factor

[@Socialisten]

@@DaMultiPurpose As far as i can see only his son claimed that, he was criticized for not stopping Johansson vs Patterson earlier too ...

[@RedsWin]

Amazing moment. I think Emile found peace after 43 years. RIP to Benny and Emile.

[@x-zela]

That playful punch at the end on the son. He wasn’t hugging him. He was hugging “the kid”

[@queena.k.a.mistyyvette1362]

I can't watch this without crying. I heard how this hurt Emile Griffith from his own mouth. My Godfather and cousin, told me about this night and to never watch it. But I had to years later. I know from first hand how this hurt my Godfather. May they both Rest in Paradise!

[@jamster0777]

It must have been so hard for the Paret's son,took a very big man. Griffith was old,and obviously tormented by guilt and felt the need for forgiveness.

[@Kumahachi8]

That ending was very emotional. There's no way that such a man could have intended the death of his opponent. May he finally have peace.

[@anupiya]

The fight was just wrong on so many levels..but it is touching see how much Emile regrets the incident and is thankful for Paret's son for forgiving him..wow!

[@martino8700]

Now he can rest easy , that burden you carry if taking someone’s life who has a family is sickening .. for the son to forgive him gives me faith in humanity and the man who took a life feels instant relief to be forgiven

[@fisburk]

Very emotional and the ending warms the heart

[@crashstitches79]

Damn, the ending is tough to watch. Griff doesn't know how to act, and you can see how much everything affected him just by seeing his eyes, and the way he fist-bumped Paret's son, and then went in for the hug. He's been tortured by this his whole life, and then to see the son of the man he killed...damn. That had to be 1000x harder than any title fight.

[@dawizrdd8387]

Here from the rogan vid and I’m glad they reconciled but I feel good that their conversations isn’t fully broadcasted. My heart goes out to both of these guys ❤️

[@DDuMas]

Anger is a VERY dangerous thing. Emile Griffith hit Benny Paret 20 times while he wasn't defending himself. While he could have gotten caught up in the moment, I think it was anger. Too many times I've seen Mike Tyson pull back as soon as his opponent was done. So I think a boxer can tell. 13th round, you're already VERY tired. You'd have to want to REALLY hurt the other person to punch someone 20 times while they aren't fighting back.

[@jessedylan6162]

I watched that fight on tv as a 13 yrs old kid..It's something i'll never forget..May Benny Paret and Emile Griffith both rest in peace .

[@John-qm7zv]

What a perfect ending that man Carried that guilt for decades 😢❤

[@iSynthetic-]

The part at the end had me in tears. The soul left two men that night. For the son to give his time to reconcile with the man who killed his father, is absolutely unbelievable. That is true class and i believe they both got closure they both needed.

[@alanpengo3335]

Wow I'm in tears here forgiveness can be so beautiful, bless all concerned in this tragic event One love ,One heart, One blood, One God ,One race HUMANITY

[@cisco1225]

I saw this documentary when it aired. This is one that has stuck with me for years. The entire documentary is incredibly moving. That playful punch that he did at the 8:30 and then the hug. That was intense...

[@craigland8632]

Great video!!! This is new to me, but I won't forget

[@skittlesgarage]

Touching. I never knew the follow up story/epilogue until right now.

[@LuisDonado]

Devastating having all three to deal with such a tragedy for the rest of their lives.

[@ryanlusiak1393]

I couldn't help but cry at the ending. Anyone who didn't, you just can't be human. Very heart touching indeed.

[@keithkimmeysr953]

Thanks for sharing extremely touching

[@sugarlanskee8]

"The wrong man died..." And there we have the definitive analysis we have been lacking all these years. Thanxx so much.

[@abdiver12]

What an amazing documentary. I saw it a while back. The ironic thing is, the ref actually had a reputation for stopping fights TOO EARLY before this tragedy happened. Griffiths himself got beaten to within an inch of his life outside a nightclub in the 90's.

[@ryangazzan8951]

Watched the full length film. Amazing and sensitive piece of filming but the end was just wonderful - the meeting of Paret's son and Emille - brought a tear to the eye for sure. Emille passed away recently - rest in peace now C H A M P

[@anu1776]

the human experience, how tragic it may seem, there's always beauty and love to be found, even in these darkest of times.

[@topmech71]

After reading about this bout and the aftermath it's obvious Paret was a ticking time bomb. He had complained about headaches after the bout with a powerful Gene Fulmer...my goodness that is concussion syndrome and they just didn't know enough about it back then. Very sad story...

[@paullacolley]

the meeting with paret's kid is so touching.

[@kentishtowncowboy]

A tough watch. Great fighters and a touching meeting between Benny's son and Emile. The hardest sport. RIP Emile and Benny.

[@Laser82]

Very understanding on both sides. It's tough but good men to look at life like this.

[@ilikevines]

Emile Griffith only had like a 25% knockout ratio too, he was really ferocious for that fight.

[@jesusneverexisted300]

Wow, what a beautiful story of humility. I never knew who it was that killed Paret. I didn't know it was his fight against the great Emile Griffith that caused him his death. I had heard that he had died in the ring but I didn't even know it was his fight with Griffith. Wow, so sad.

[@kc1973able]

You know Emile would have known Benny Paret better than his Own Mother. If i woad Bennys son i would have asked Benny what was my dad like and E,lie would be the man to answer i'm sure. Classy Guy was Emile Griffith. Such a great fighter and a gentle soul. (R.I.P) Both Benny and Emile.

[@kc1973able]

sorry iIF i was Benny son i mean i would have asked Emile what was he like. ET Finger here.

[@kjetin99]

Thanks for this very touching clip!

[@ariesram1890]

Wow!! I almost let out a few tears on this one . This video tugged at me inside!!! Great ending!!!!

[@crisco431]

That was the best but very sad moment it's great the son had forgiveness it happens in a ring n god rest his soul.

[@Gump-tion]

Life man...this shit is crazy...

[@asherstribe5695]

Damn, that guy has had to live with that his entire life. Never set out to kill anyone. Seeing that weight lifted brought me to tears.

[@johncasper8031]

2 working class men trying to make a living in the world's hardest job.

[@joeytrimble1558]

+John Casper coal miners would beg to differ

[@TaldanZero]

There are far more coal miners making a living wage than boxers.

[@joeytrimble1558]

spoken like two people that never seen the inside of a mine

[@joeytrimble1558]

Such a megaphone of childish nonsense hurt

[@joeytrimble1558]

there there

[@orestes67]

Paret should never been in the ring. Gene Fullmer gave him beating a few months before.

[@michaelvantuinen503]

I can tell he was genuine when he said he didn't go in the ring to hurt anybody. Takes a real man to ask for forgiviness from a family member who you accidently killed in a boxing fight. just think of the weight lifted that's so cool to see forgiviness like that love it

[@THEDONSTR8Fightah76]

Perfect upload

[@FakePerc30]

I love how he had the respect to still call his sons fathers name by his title/nickname. “ Are you…. The ‘kids’ son..? “ Like it’s a glorious title that lives on in life after death. Beautiful. A saddening story with a heartwarming ending. Things like this is why I absolutely love all of combat sports. I’d like to believe every professional combat sports athlete/fighter is willing and prepared to leave it all out in that ring/octagon/cage just Benny “The Kid” Paret did. Rest In Paradise “Kid”❤. And god bless the soul of Emile Griffin as well. I can’t imagine carrying even a fraction of that burden on my shoulders.

[@ayooleek1984]

Damn that ending got me choked up ... Rest in peace to both great fighters .. I hope their at peace with each other up in the heavens

[@jorgeaguirre2927]

Impresionante la actitud de Griffith,hermoso gesto.Son los últimos gladiadores.Dios quiera de consuelo a sus deudos y paz a Griffith,seguramente habrá llevado una cruz toda la vida.Pero ha sido un accidente trágico sin mala intención.PorteñoBaires

[@89simba57]

Wow what a video. This is an rollercoaster of emotions.

[@CTRL70]

Seeing 2 grown men with the opposite dread comfort each other and finish the chapter in their life as complete opposites of the same death. Beautiful

[@APG-fu6gk]

A tragedy that is very heavy to live with. Can he forgive himself? Benny's son showed grace and compassion. These men are a true testament of strength and forgiveness.

[@kdiorio91]

Mr. Griffith didn't deserve the burden he carried what a good man, what a sad story. RIP Emile Griffith. Video brought a tear to my eye.

[@andyukh1625]

I stopped my truck and listened to this tragic story on Talk sport radio today, brought me to tears when I saw the video! What a gentleman Emile was a true legend !! Let's hope this tragedy never happens again ......

[@barbaraparetmorales5794]

Otra sobrina Barbara parte, saludos cuanto me gustaría conocer mis primos. Besos y abrazos donde quiera que esten

[@lizzieisbaked]

it's so good that they have no hard feelings, it's a damn shame about Benny. damn good fighter, damn good man, rest well Benny.

[@camcole618]

+pandurate No one deserves to die.

[@olegivanov8831]

One Lens, One life. It's just a man's opinion, it's not a life

[@carlosfuentes7945]

Truly a touching & heartfelt short story. R.I.P. 🙏🏽🙏🏾

[@JoseRodriguez-gj7vx]

The interaction between those two men ( the son and Emile ) was fkn beautiful , I literally almost cried

[@chiedenthegreat]

I'm at least relieved that he cleared things out with his son.

[@MuhammadAliGOAT]

That was POWERFUL

[@emidiojoao9333]

Caramba muchachos!!! Now you made me cry!!!😢😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👌✌️🇵🇹🇲🇿

[@patrickverona387]

Paret was brutally beaten by Gene Fullmer less than 3 months before the third fight. Paret should have had at least another 3 months to fully recover.

[@HAYDS510]

You could tell he was living with trauma from this incident. Emile seems very genuine...you can tell it was just a terrible accident.

[@megavega4]

This is probably one of the most tragic stories in the history of sports. I don't think Griffith intended to KILL Paret, but I'm sure he wanted to hurt hm badly so that he would never disrespect him again in that manner. I know I would have been incensed at someone treating me that way, especially on a global stage. This is proof that the rage of a human being can cause a fatality with no weapon other than bare hands.

[@1973tinytim]

What a amazing story. The end really got me. 43 years both the families walked around with that in their hearts. Hopefully after that meeting they could both move on.

[@Black3y3dAng3L]

For the fighter who wants to "catch a body" in the ring. Maybe watching stories like this will change his mind.

[@mdmcdd1117]

Great story. Benny Paret's son forgives Emile Griffith for killing his father.

[@danijelujcic8644]

something similar happened between Ray Mancini and Duk Koo Kim's son, and it's good it did

[@MrGG1959]

A truly touching story that brings tears to my eyes every time I see it.

[@bjs2022]

Great story and good production but there is an error in that all of the color clips have slight geometric distortion, that is, the image is either stretched vertically or squeezed horizontally. It's not as severe as the usual mistake of a 4:3 image stretched horizontally to fill the 16:9 frame which makes people look fat.

[@aouansa]

Is that all you took in from this tragic story? WTF, try being a human for once

[@bjs2022]

+Wur No, I said it was a good production. But being a professional producer myself I pointed out some technical errors that are a distraction to us in the business.

[@ld1059]

R.I.P Benny Paret a true legend

[@Quickstar989]

Okay, the end made me cry a lot.

[@brianlindsey949]

Some of the realistic shit is everything seen! Thanks for sharing that video

[@cristinitao]

This seriously made me cry.. RIP to both of them. This was perfect.

[@slumcitymarv7050]

I didn't see a single tear, but maybe i analyzed it a little too hard.

[@Zzz-Zzzzzzzz]

Here cause of Joe Rogan

[@michaelmyyears4743]

I felt that! I stopped dreaming since i was 19! Now 12 years later i only recall 4 dreams and they where all nightmares

[@timouellette4693]

Wow extremely touching story of forgiveness. All I can say is that he would be extremely proud of the son he had. That is all I need to see to know what a fine young man he is. May God Bless them both to Fullest extent.🙏🤲 ❤

[@MukoroJr]

Sad but Emile u are a man of class but damn u didnt hVe to keep punching him like that and the ref should hVe stopped the fight immediAtly instead of watching him keep punching and punchin and punching

[@chiefcuningcoyote4906]

Mukoro Oweh, Jr. i guess at the time of the fight griffen went in that ring so pissed off, being a sensitive man and all being called modicon really struck a cord with him

[@jayzinho1885]

I know what you mean but we cannot imagine how you think when you are in a boxing ring at high level. You know that the man against you can destroy you at any moment so i think that when you see an opportunity to finish him you take it. It must be almost instinctive. It's sad, for sure. But i think the ref is the only one to blame in this terrible story.

[@strafer8764]

Mukoro Oweh, Jr. He's not a man of class. Only a psychopath continues to beat on an unconscious person. Either that ore he so desensitized he could care less. He should have had criminal charges pressed against him and the ref should have been banned from boxing.

[@bigwheel9132]

You are an idiot

[@hueynewt1]

***** That is one of the dumbest comments I have ever read.

[@drpoundsign]

"you will LOSE." "If he Dies-he DIES." Emile Griffiths was a Gay Man who had to prove his Macho in boxing. Parret called him "Maricon" (meaning "Fairy") before the Fight. BAD Move.

[@gaminginspace9281]

This is a very touching story about forgiveness and understanding and I will never forget this

[@michaelmccormick4989]

Very moving,I'm glad that meeting to place and gave some closure and peace to both men.

[@MusicforMe123]

Sometimes anger gets the best of you, for Emile it was in the ring for some men it is on the streets. Many young men are spending their life in prison from a moment of anger which turned into a lifetime of regret. You control your own destiny, make it a life you are proud of, not just for yourself, but for the people who loves you.

[@L_wins]

I work at Nassau Extended Care where Emile resided during his last years. I saw him many times and did not know his history until now smh R.I.P Emile Griffith

[@malibu735]

Wowza......God granted them both this forgiveness....so powerful

[@krystalb487]

...never knew about Paret until now...beautiful smile...rip...all's well that ends well...