Benny Paret losses
Over 8 years as a professional, Benny Paret compiled a 35-12-3 (11) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He had twelve losses against nine different opponents, three of them in title fights.
12. Benny Paret loses to Emile Griffith in their 3rd fight via KO
On March 24, 1962 Benny Paret defended his NBA, NYSAC, 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.
11. 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.
10. Benny Paret loses to Emile Griffith via KO
On April 1, 1961 Benny Paret defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Emile Griffith. Paret was 24 years old with a record of 34-9-3, and Griffith was 23 with a record of 22-2. Paret was coming off a loss, while Griffith was on a 5-fight winning streak. Griffith stopped Paret via KO in the 13th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 13th round.
9. Benny Paret loses to Gaspar Ortega in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 25, 1961 Benny Paret faced Gaspar Ortega. It was their second meeting. Paret was 23 years old with a record of 34-8-3, and Ortega was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was coming off a win. Paret lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ortega.
8. 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.
7. Benny Paret loses to Gaspar Ortega via split decision
On August 7, 1959 Benny Paret faced Gaspar Ortega. Paret was 22 years old with a record of 28-6-1, and Ortega was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was coming off a win. Paret lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ortega.
6. Benny Paret loses to Eddie Thompson via split decision
On April 20, 1959 Benny Paret faced Eddie Thompson. Paret was 22 years old with a record of 27-5-1, and Thompson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was coming off a loss. Paret lost via split decision. Went the distance with Thompson.
5. Benny Paret loses to Cecil Shorts via majority decision
On March 2, 1959 Benny Paret faced Cecil Shorts. Paret was 21 years old with a record of 27-4-1, and Shorts was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was on a 4-fight winning streak. Paret lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Shorts.
4. Benny Paret loses to Luis Manuel Rodríguez in their 2nd fight via split decision
On August 9, 1958 Benny Paret faced Luis Manuel Rodríguez. It was their second meeting. Paret was 21 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Rodríguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was on a 2-fight winning streak. Paret lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rodríguez.
3. Benny Paret loses to Luis Manuel Rodríguez via unanimous decision
On February 8, 1958 Benny Paret faced Luis Manuel Rodríguez. Paret was 20 years old with a record of 20-2, and Rodríguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was on a 4-fight winning streak. Paret lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rodríguez.
2. Benny Paret loses to Guillermo Diaz via points decision
On April 6, 1957 Benny Paret faced Guillermo Diaz. Paret was 20 years old with a record of 16-1, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was on a 3-fight winning streak. Paret lost via points decision. Went the distance with Diaz.
1. Benny Paret loses to Rolando Rodriguez via KO
On October 22, 1956 Benny Paret faced Rolando Rodriguez. Paret was 19 years old with a record of 13-0, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paret was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Rodriguez stopped Paret via KO in the 2nd round.