Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Emile Griffith challenged Benny "Kid" Paret for the World Welterweight Championship on April 1, 1961, at Miami Beach Convention Hall in Florida. The 15-round title fight was closely contested, with Griffith using movement and combination punching to counter Paret’s aggression.

After a hard-fought battle, Griffith won by knockout in Round 13, capturing the welterweight title for the first time in his career. This was the beginning of a storied trilogy between the two fighters — one of the most intense rivalries in welterweight history.

📍 Location: Miami Beach Convention Hall, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
📅 Date: 01/04/1961
👤 Personalities Featured: Emile Griffith, Benny "Kid" Paret
🎥 Event: World Welterweight Championship – First Fight of Trilogy

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Emile GRIFFITH 🇺🇸 vs 🇨🇺 Benny 'Kid' PARET (II) [30-09-1961] [Wélter] [HQ]
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