GRIFFITH, EMILE-STANLEY "KITTEN" HAYWARD WIRE PHOTO (1969-6TH ROUND)

HISTORY: On May 12, 1969 at Madison Square Garden in New York middleweights Emile Griffith and Stanley "Kitten" Hayward met in a featured bout. In a spirited fight Griffith prevailed winning a unanimous 12 round decision. "Emile Griffith came from behind to beat cut-prone Stan 'Kitten' Hayward of Philadelphia on a decisive, unanimous 12 round decision at MSG Monday night. But it took a cut over Hayward's left eye in the 5th round to open the gates for Griffith's victory. Hayward had rocked Griffith with a stunning right to the jaw in the 4th round and was outboxing the New Yorker at this stage. But when the wide cut on the Kitten's left eyebrow was opened in the 5th and blood streamed from the gash, Griffith took charge and dominated the fight from then on." -Associated Press. Unofficial AP scorecard - 8-4 Griffith. Attendance - 8,126. Gate - $39,509. Post fight comment-"I couldn't get set for more than one punch the way he worked. Then when I was cut, I couldn't see out of the eye for several rounds." -Stan Hayward. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting 6th round action.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original Wide World Photos wire photo with their stamp and full caption on back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 7" x 9."