Benny Paret
Benny Paret was a
boxer born in
Santa Clara,
Cuba on
March 14,
1937. Known in boxing as Benny the "Kid" Paret, he died in
New York City on
April 3,
1962 as a result of injuries sustained in a fight with
Emile Griffith.
Paret was a world Welterweight champion.
His boxing record: 35-12-3 (10 KO)