Benny Paret
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Kid |
| Born | Bernardo Paret March 14, 1937 Santa Clara, Cuba |
| Died | April 3, 1962 (aged 25) New York City, U.S. |
| Weight | Welterweight |
| Cause of death | Brain hemorrhaging from punches to his head in his match on March 24, 1962 |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 50 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Win by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Draws | 3 |
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.