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Best of Benny Paret: Top 10 Fights

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Benny Paret had 50 fights with 11 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Emile Griffith, Gene Fullmer, Luis Federico Thompson, Garnet Hart, and Don Jordan. The following are Paret's top 10 fights.

Benny Paret's boxing career

  1. Benny Paret defeats Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight

    On Benny Paret defeated American boxer Emile Griffith in the rematch via 15 round split decision. Paret was 24 years old with a record of 35-10-3 (11 KOs). Griffith was 23 years old with a record of 25-2 (8 KOs). Paret won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Paret's fights.

  2. Benny Paret loses to Gene Fullmer

    On Benny Paret lost to American boxer Gene Fullmer via 10th round KO. Paret was 24 years old with a record of 35-11-3 (11 KOs). Fullmer was 30 years old with a record of 46-4-2 (14 KOs). Despite the loss, Paret put on a good fight till it lasted. This fight is the second best performance in Paret's career.

  3. Benny Paret loses to Emile Griffith

    On Benny Paret lost to American boxer Emile Griffith via 13th round KO. Paret was 24 years old with a record of 34-10-3 (11 KOs). Griffith was 23 years old with a record of 22-2 (6 KOs). Paret lost his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. Despite the loss, Paret put on a good fight till it lasted.

  4. Benny Paret defeats Luis Federico Thompson

    On Benny Paret defeated Luis Federico Thompson in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Paret was 23 years old with a record of 34-8-3 (11 KOs). Paret successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.

  5. Benny Paret loses to Emile Griffith in their 3rd fight

    On Benny Paret lost to American boxer Emile Griffith in their 3rd fight via 12th round TKO. Paret was 25 years old with a record of 35-12-3 (11 KOs). Griffith was 24 years old with a record of 28-3 (9 KOs). Paret lost his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. Despite the loss, Paret put on a good fight till it lasted.

  6. Benny Paret defeats Garnet Hart

    On Benny Paret defeated Garnet Hart via 6th round KO. Paret was 23 years old with a record of 33-7-3 (11 KOs).

  7. Benny Paret defeats Don Jordan

    On Benny Paret defeated Don Jordan via 15 round unanimous decision. Paret was 23 years old with a record of 32-7-3 (10 KOs). Paret won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles — his first world titles.

  8. Benny Paret defeats Victor Zalazar

    On Benny Paret defeated Victor Zalazar via 10 round split decision. Paret was 21 years old with a record of 26-4-1 (10 KOs).

  9. Benny Paret defeats Victor Zalazar

    On Benny Paret defeated Victor Zalazar in the rematch via 10 round unanimous decision. Paret was 21 years old with a record of 27-4-1 (10 KOs).

  10. Benny Paret draws with José Torres

    Benny Paret's fight with Puerto Rican boxer José Torres on ended in a draw. Paret was 22 years old with a record of 28-7-2 (10 KOs). Torres was 23 years old with an undefeated record of 13-0 (11 KOs).