Benny Paret (1937 – 1962)

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Benny Paret (1937 – 1962)

Nickname: “Kid Paret”
Birthplace: Santa Clara, Cuba
Weight Class: Welterweight / Middleweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 35 – 12 – 3 (11 KOs)
Years Active: 1954 – 1962

Biography
A courageous Cuban champion, Benny Paret twice held the World Welterweight Title before his fatal bout with Emile Griffith in 1962. Known for his toughness and willingness to trade, Paret symbolized the raw courage and risks of boxing’s televised era.

In the Hobby
Paret’s cards are scarce, issued mainly in early-1960s European sets and Spanish photo releases.

Rookie & Early Issues
1960 Hemmet’s Journal (Sweden): true rookie card.
1961 Panini Campioni dello Sport (Italy): only color European release.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1960 Hemmet’s Journal
Rookie Year: 1960
Recent Notable Sales: 1960 Hemmet’s Journal (PSA 7) — $1,100 (2023)

Legacy
Paret’s rookie carries historic weight — a poignant collectible from boxing’s most tragic moment.

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Emile Griffith (1938 – 2013)

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