Benny Paret

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.

Other name:

Bernardo "Benny the Kid" Paret,

Bernardo Paret,

Benny the Kid

Gender:

Male

Birthday:

Mar 14, 1937

Deathday:

3 thg 4, 1962

Place of birth:

Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba