Benny (Kid) Paret vs. Federico Thompson (2nd meeting)
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Benny Kid Paret 147 lbs beat Luis Federico Thompson 146 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1960-12-10
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Arthur Mercante 7-6
- Judge: Joe Eppy 9-6
- Judge: Leo Birnbaum 9-6
For Paret's World Welterweight Title
Paret piled up points early in the bout, as Thompson attempted to counter the quicker Paret. Thompson appeared to hurt Paret in the 8th, but Paret recovered and took the fight to Thompson.
Thompson suffered a cut on his upper lip in the 4th round.
Attendance: 6,000
Net Gate: 25,000 (est.)
Odds: Paret 11-to-10 favorite
Purses: Paret 40% of net and television money ($50,000) earning Paret $16,000. Thompson received 20% of both, which earned him $13,000. This was the largest purse ever for both fighters.
Source: New York Times
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 9-6 Paret