Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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A ringside survey of reporters covering the fight, showed nine scoring for Griffith and three scoring for Paret. Griffith was a 3-to-1 favorite.

In their second fight on September 30, 1961, Benny Kid Paret defeated Emile Griffith by split decision to regain the welterweight title. This victory followed Paret's earlier loss to Griffith on April 1, 1961, where Griffith knocked him out in the 13th round.

Emile Griffith vs Benny "Kid" Paret II took place on September 30, 1961, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This bout was the second meeting between the two fighters, both competing for the World Welterweight Championship. Griffith had previously lost the title to Paret earlier that year in a close decision, and this rematch was highly anticipated.

The fight was competitive, showcasing the skill, speed, and resilience of both boxers. Griffith eventually regained his title by winning via a 13th-round knockout, reclaiming the welterweight crown. However, this fight is often overshadowed by the events of their third and final bout, which occurred on March 24, 1962 — not this one — and tragically resulted in Paret’s death 10 days later due to injuries sustained in the ring.

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