All boxersBenny Paret
“Kid”
Boxing · Deceased35-12-3RECORD
10WINS BY KO / TKO
25WINS BY DECISION
50PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-2-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Bernardo Paret |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Kid |
| Date of birth | 14 Mar 1937 |
| Died | 3 Apr 1962 |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Birthplace | Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Weight classes | Welterweight |
| Height | Not added yet |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1954–1962 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (1961–1962) |
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Titles and honours
- NYSAC welterweight champion (two reigns)
- NBA (WBA) welterweight champion (two reigns)
- The Ring welterweight champion (two reigns)
Background
Paret was a Cuban welterweight who won the world title twice in the early 1960s. He died ten days after being knocked out by Emile Griffith in March 1962.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Emile Griffith | TKO | 12 | 2:09 | 24 Mar 1962 | New York, New York, USA |
| Win | Emile Griffith | Decision (split) | 15 | 30 Sep 1961 | New York, New York, USA | |
| Loss | Emile Griffith | KO | 13 | 1:11 | 1 Apr 1961 | Miami Beach, Florida, USA |