Benny Paret

Acting

Born: 1937-03-14

Died: 1962-04-03

From: Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Gender: Male

Height: 171.00 m

Also Known As

Bernardo "Benny the Kid" ParetBernardo ParetBenny the Kid

Biography

Bernardo "Benny the Kid" Paret was a Cuban welterweight boxer who won the World Welterweight Championship twice in the early 1960s. Paret's death occurred 10 days after injuries sustained in a March 24, 1962, title defense against Emile Griffith, televised live and seen by millions on ABC's Fight of the Week.

Awards & Nominations2 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

WBA World Welterweight Champion

🏆 Won

The Ring World Welterweight Champion

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