The Gay Boxer & The Fatal Rivalry

Benny Paret and Emile Griffith fought three times between 1960 and 1962, with their final bout being infamous for its tragic ending when Paret was fatally injured in the ring after a barrage of punches from Griffith. Their rivalry was marked by intense animosity and controversy, partly fueled by Paret's taunting of Griffith with homophobic slurs before their final match. #boxing