Bernardo Paret (March 14, 1937 – April 3, 1962), known as Benny Paret or Benny " Kid " Paret, was a Cuban welterweight boxer who won the Undisputed World Welterweight Championship twice in the …

Paret came into the match as the reigning welterweight champion; this would be the deciding rubber match. The match was broadcast live by ABC on its live weekly boxing sports program, Fight of the …

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On March 24, 1962, at Madison Square Garden in New York, Emile Griffith pummelled Benny “The Kid” Paret to death, live on national television.

Apr 15, 2020 · Emile Griffith and Benny “The Kid” Paret first met on April 1, 1961, for Paret’s welterweight crown in Miami Beach. In an epic battle, Griffith, who came in with a 22-2 record, …

Nov 17, 2024 · Benny “Kid” Paret had intrigued boxing fans with his toughness and natural abilities, but he died after a savage match against Emile Griffith that exposed one of the sport’s uglier truths.

Mar 24, 2018 · Paret never regained consciousness and died on April 3. It was the first time on record a world champion had been fatally injured in a title defence.

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Jul 17, 2024 · Benny (Kid) Paret died on April 3, 1962, in New York City of injuries received during a world welterweight championship match against Emile Griffith on March 24.

Mar 23, 1983 · Four months before their third and final fight, he was soundly beaten by Gene Fullmer, the middleweight champion. Paret enjoyed a reputation as a fighter who could absorb punishment.