Career
He was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1954, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991, and the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003. Griffo turned pro in 1886 and fought primarily in his home land of Australia. His last bout was in 1904.
In a tribute to Griffo, Tommy Sullivan wrote in the 6 March 1916 Tacoma Daily News: Not known as much of a puncher, but his skill was uncanny.
He had wonderful headwork, almost inpenetrable defense, dazzling feints, and rapid two-handed methods of attack. The cleverest boxers and hardest punchers were made to look ridiculous when exchanging swats with him.
He had a dislike of training and was deemed lazy. There were times he got drunk before a match.