Carlos Monzon begins to train for the fight with Emile Griffith 1971

Bs. As .: Journalistic note in the corner of Luna Park stadium. Report to boxer Carlos Monzon, in which he is asked: -How long ago did you come from Santa Fe? -Is your training now until September 18 or are you going to suffer some kind of pre-combat interruption with Griffith? -The presence of Carlos Monzon in Buenos Aires has motivated what happens everywhere with a great figure, with a great world champion of general interest, Emile Griffith is a very special wish of yours, it is the best of the category, obviously of the men that you have in the ranking? - Monzon, what are you going to do from here to September 18, just get ready in the gym for the fight with Griffith? -What about the hand? -What do you think, what kind of motivation can Griffith bring in a fight of this kind, for example being in Buenos Aires comforts you and supports you in a more special way than doing the fight in the United States? -What are you going to define before the logical, that is, before the end of the fight, of the fight? - Since you are world champion you have more faith than before, you feel comforted, do you feel more with winning spirit? - Does the responsibility weigh you? - And all this public that surrounds you is proving to you that you are world champion and that you have a great responsibility in not defrauding? (Norberto Longo)
Reference: Carlos Monzon begins his training with a view to the fight he will make with Emile Griffith (Virgin Islands) for the world title of the unique middleweight category that will take place on September 25 at the Luna Park stadium in the city of Buenos Aires. Aires
Date: 7/23/1971
Duration: 2 minutes 28 seconds
Film code: B-02208

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