Benny (Kid) Paret

Benny 'Kid' Paret

Name: Benny Kid Paret
Birth Name: Bernardo Paret
Hometown: Santa Clara, Cuba
Birthplace: Santa Clara, Cuba
Died: 1962-04-03 (Age:25)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 171cm
Reach: 175cm
Pro Boxer: Record


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.

Grave Site: [1]

Preceded by: Don Jordan	World Welterweight Champion 27 May 1960– 1 Apr 1961	Succeeded by: Emile Griffith
Preceded by: Emile Griffith	World Welterweight Champion 30 Sep 1961– 24 Mar 1962	Succeeded by: Emile Griffith