Best fights of Benny Paret
Over 8 years as a professional, Benny Paret compiled a 35-12-3 (11) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Benny Paret defeats Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight
On September 30, 1961 Benny Paret fought Emile Griffith for the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Paret was 24 years old with a record of 34-10-3, and Griffith was 23 with a record of 25-2. Paret was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Griffith was on a 8-fight winning streak. Paret won via split decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Benny Paret loses to Denny Moyer via split decision
On August 16, 1960 Benny Paret faced Denny Moyer in a welterweight bout. Paret was 23 years old with a record of 33-7-3, and Moyer was 21 with a record of 25-2. Paret was on a 2-fight winning streak and Moyer was coming off a win. Paret lost via split decision. Went the distance with Moyer.
3. Benny Paret loses to Emile Griffith in their 3rd fight via KO
On March 24, 1962 Benny Paret defended his NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles against Emile Griffith. It was their third meeting. Paret was 25 years old with a record of 35-11-3, and Griffith was 24 with a record of 28-3. Paret was coming off a loss, while Griffith was on a 3-fight winning streak. Griffith stopped Paret via TKO in the 12th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 12th round.
4. Benny Paret loses to Gene Fullmer via KO
On December 9, 1961 Benny Paret fought Gene Fullmer for the NBA middleweight title. Paret was 24 years old with a record of 35-10-3, and Fullmer was 30 with a record of 46-4-2. Paret was coming off a win and Fullmer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Fullmer stopped Paret via KO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Benny Paret defeats Luis Federico Thompson in their 2nd fight
On December 10, 1960 Benny Paret defended his NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles against Luis Federico Thompson. It was their second meeting. Paret was 23 years old with a record of 33-8-3, and Thompson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was coming off a loss. Paret won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
6. Benny Paret defeats Don Jordan
On May 27, 1960 Benny Paret fought Don Jordan for the vacant NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles. Paret was 23 years old with a record of 31-7-3, and Jordan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
7. Benny Paret KOs Andy Figaro
On November 10, 1958 Benny Paret faced Andy Figaro. Paret was 21 years old with a record of 23-4-1, and Figaro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was coming off a loss. Paret stopped Andy Figaro via KO in the 1st round.
8. Benny Paret KOs Carlos Chibas in their 2nd fight
On October 13, 1956 Benny Paret faced Carlos Chibas. It was their second meeting. Paret was 19 years old with a record of 12-0, and Chibas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Paret stopped Carlos Chibas via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Benny Paret KOs Regino Bravo
On January 4, 1958 Benny Paret faced Regino Bravo. Paret was 20 years old with a record of 18-2, and Bravo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was on a 2-fight winning streak. Paret stopped Regino Bravo via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Benny Paret KOs Garnet Hart
On July 12, 1960 Benny Paret faced Garnet Hart. Paret was 23 years old with a record of 32-7-3, and Hart was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was coming off a win. Paret stopped Garnet Hart via KO in the 6th round.