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Benny Paret

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

March 14, 1937(25)

Day of Death

April 3, 1962

Place of Birth

Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Also Known As

Bernardo "Benny the Kid" ParetBernardo ParetBenny the Kid
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Benny Paret

Acting

Biography

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.

Known For

Filmography