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Benny "Kid" Paret, born Bernardo Paret (March 14, 1937 - April 3, 1962) was a Cuban welterweight boxer. March 14 is the 73rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (74th in Leap years) with 292 days remaining in the year. ...
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April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ...
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Paret was born in Santa Clara, Cuba. He died aged 25 in New York City of the injuries sustained 10 days earlier on March 24, 1962 in his last boxing fight with Emile Griffith for the welterweight championship in Madison Square Garden, which was nationally televised in the United States and is widely thought to be the first live depiction of injuries resulting in death on American television. Santa Clara is the capital city of the Cuban province of Villa Clara. ...
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March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in Leap years). ...
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Emile Griffith (born February 3, 1938) is a former boxer from the US Virgin Islands who won world championships in both the Welterweight and Junior Middleweight divisions. ...
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, has been the name of four arenas in New York City, United States. ...
Paret was a two time world welterweight champion. He unsuccessfully challenged Gene Fullmer for the world middleweight title on December 9, 1961. Paret absorbed a brutal beating from the bigger and stronger Fullmer and was knocked out in round 10. Many believe he never fully recovered from the Fullmer fight, and should not have fought another match so soon after the bout. Gene Fullmer (b. ...
December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Knockout (K.O.), or simply knock, is a winning criterion of many ring sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and others. ...
Paret had fought Griffith twice previously. On April 1, 1961 Griffith dethroned Paret by scoring a thirteen round knockout. Paret upset Griffith when he bounced back to capture a split 15 round decision over Griffith to recapture the crown. April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ...
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Prior to the weigh-in for the third fight with Griffith, Paret taunted Griffith and, according to a Sports Illustrated article of April 2005 hissed at him: "Maricón (a Spanish insult meaning "faggot"), I'm going to get you and your husband." Griffith flew into a rage and tried to go after his opponent before friends restrained him.
The fight was a seesaw battle, and Paret actually knocked Griffith down in the sixth round. Griffith struggled to get to his feet, but eventually was able to regain his composure. In the twelfth round, Griffith unleashed a barrage of 18 unanswered punches that left Paret defenseless against the ropes. Paret fell into a coma and died ten days later. Referee Ruby Goldstein was blamed by many for not stopping the fight soon enough after a spent Paret fell into the ropes but became entangled, unable to fall and helpless against Griffith's fusillade. Ruby Goldstein, (October 10, 1907 – April 23, 1984), was an American boxer and prize fight referee. ...
Paret died on April 3, 1962 as a result of the injuries he suffered in the fight. April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ...
1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...
As a result of the tragic outcome, boxing would not be seen on free TV for the ensuing ten years.
Paret had a lifetime record of 36 wins (11 knockouts), 12 losses and 3 draws. Knockout (K.O.), or simply knock, is a winning criterion of many ring sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and others. ...
The fatal bout and its effects on Emile Griffith's career and life are the subject of the documentary "Ring of Fire."
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