Benny Paret, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Benny Paret

Cuban boxer

Date of Birth: 14-Mar-1937

Place of Birth: Santa Clara, Villa Clara Province, Cuba

Date of Death: 03-Apr-1962

Profession: boxer

Nationality: Cuba

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Bernardo "Benny the Kid" Paret (March 14, 1937 – April 3, 1962) was a Cuban welterweight boxer who won the World Welterweight Championship twice in the early 1960s.
He also vied for the world middleweight championship.
He was born in Santa Clara, Cuba. 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.