Corn Griffin
Boxing, Boxer
1911 – 1973
Who was Corn Griffin?
John Charles "Corn" Griffin, was an American heavyweight boxer whose career lasted from 1930 to 1936 and included the memorable June 14, 1934 TKO loss to James J. Braddock, recreated for the 2005 film Cinderella Man.
A native of Florida, Griffin was born in Blountstown, a small community which is the county seat of Calhoun County. After winning his first fight, a 1930 bout with Charles "Ranger" Pond, he turned professional in 1931 with much promise, but was KO'd by Bob Godwin in 1933. The heavily publicized fight with Braddock in Madison Square Garden the following year was the highlight of his career and, as dramatized in Cinderella Man, had Russell Crowe punching it out with Polish boxer Art Binkowski, portraying Griffin.
During his professional career he also served as a sparring partner for former world heavyweight boxing champion Primo Carnera and, following his final bout, a 1936 Fourth of July loss to Barney Brock, left the ring, working in a number of jobs and serving in the army during World War II.
After the war, Griffin became a police officer in Columbus, Georgia.
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- Born
- Jul 24, 1911
United States of America - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jan 9, 1973
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on July 23, 2013
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