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Bernardo Paret (March 14, 1937 – April 3, 1962), known as Benny Paret or Benny "Kid" Paret, was a Cuban welterweight boxer who won the Undisputed 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. Paret had a lifetime record of 35 wins (10 knockouts), 12 losses and 3 draws.
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Santa Clara, Cuba30 Sept 1961 – 24 Mar 1962
27 May 1960 – 1 Apr 1961
No professional bouts recorded
Bout-by-bout history is added as results are published and verified. The career record above is the official total.
