Benny Paret
Known As: Bernardo "Benny the Kid" ParetDied: 3rd April, 1962Born: 14th March, 1937Age: 89Birthplace: Santa Clara, Villa Clara, CubaBiography: 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.
