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.
| Name | Benny Paret |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Bernardo "Benny the Kid" Paret, Bernardo Paret, Benny the Kid |
| Birthday | 1937-03-14 |
| Deathday | 1962-04-03 |
| Gender | Male |
| IMDB | Benny Paret profile on IMDB |
| Place of Birth | Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba |
