Benny Paret 1937 – 1962

Biography

Benny Paret was a Cuban boxer whose life, though brief, left an indelible mark on the sport. Born on March 14, 1937, in Santa Clara, Cuba, Paret rose to prominence as a skilled and determined competitor in the boxing ring. His career demonstrated the athletic talent that emerged from Cuba during this era, and he became known for his abilities as a professional boxer.

Paret’s life was cut short when he passed away on April 3, 1962, in New York City at just twenty-five years old. He was laid to rest at Saint Raymond’s Cemetery in the Bronx, where he is remembered as part of boxing’s historical record. Though his time in the sport was limited, Paret’s legacy persists among those who recall the boxers of his generation and the contributions they made to professional boxing during the early 1960s.