Denny Moyer vs. Benny (Kid) Paret

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Denny Moyer 153 lbs beat Benny Kid Paret 151 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10

Paret lost the 7th round due to low blows, it was felt that this was one of his best rounds and likely cost him the decision. During the round, Paret staggered Moyer with a right hand near the end of the round. Moyer had boxed effectively with his jab, counterpunching Paret, who was more effective when the fight went to the inside during the middle rounds.

Poll of ringside reporters showed five favoring Paret, four favoring Moyer, and one scoring the bout a draw.

Moyer is the #4 rated contender in the Welterweight division, entering the bout.

  • Unofficial AP scorecard - 5-4-1 Paret
  • Before the fight Moyer stated that this would be his last bout at welterweight as he could no longer make 147. However, after the fight, both he and his manager Sid Flaherty agreed they would try to make the limit if it meant a title shot.

Attendance: 4,000
Gate: $10,000
Odds: Paret 3-to-1 favorite

Source: New York Times

Post fight comments

  • "Moyer can meet the winner of the Paret-Federico Thompson title fight scheduled for the Garden Oct. 15th, if he wants to." -Harry Markson, managing director of MSG.
  • "The round taken from me cost me the fight. But Moyer is very good and very hard to fight because he ties you up at close quarters. I'll be glad to give him a title shot after I beat Federico Thompson." -Benny Paret
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