He won 11 of his next 12 bouts , losing only to undefeated but unknown southpaw Eric Harding whom he knocked down in the process , only to lose by a split decision .
He won 11 of his next 12 bouts , losing only to Eric Harding in the process . 
 Against Harding , Griffin outboxed and outlanded his opponent , scoring a knockdown in the process , only to lose by a split decision .