Otis Griffin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Otis Griffin |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Otis Vanturius Griffin |
| Nickname(s) | Triple OG |
| Rated at | Super middleweight Light heavyweight Cruiserweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Reach | 71 in |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | August 22, 1977 Troy, Alabama, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 44 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 18 |
| Draws | 2 |
Otis Griffin (born August 22, 1977) is an American professional boxer. He is also known by his nickname, "Triple OG." He competed in different weight classes, including light heavyweight and super middleweight.
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Otis Griffin's Boxing Career
Otis Griffin has fought in many important boxing matches. He has even been shown on the sports channel ESPN.
Winning Championships
Otis won the NABO light heavyweight championship. He won this title by a technical knockout (TKO) against Mike Nevitt. A TKO happens when the referee stops the fight because one boxer cannot safely continue.
In May 2010, Otis Griffin won another important title. He earned the USBA title belt. He achieved this by knocking out Byron Mitchell, who was a former world champion.
Big Fights and Challenges
Otis faced some tough opponents during his career. In 2007, he fought against Danny Green in Australia. Later, he also had a challenging fight against Jesse Brinkley.
The Next Great Champ TV Show
Otis Griffin was a contestant on a reality TV show called The Next Great Champ. This show was on the Fox TV channel.
Even though he lost one of his early fights on the show, Otis was given another chance. He worked hard and won several more fights. In the end, he beat David Pareja and was named the winner of the show. He became "The Next Great Champ"!
