- Died
- Height5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m)
- Víctor Galíndez was an boxer who held the title of light-heavyweight champion of the World Boxing Association from 1974 to 1978 and again in 1979.
After defeating Len Hutchins in 1974 and gaining the title at light-heavyweight. Galíndez defended the belt 10 times before losing to Mike Rossman in September 1978. Six months later, however, Galíndez regained his title in a brutal rematch with Rossman, who was forced to quit in the 10th round because of a broken hand. Galíndez retired from boxing in 1980 after a knockout loss. His career record was 55 wins (34 by knockout), 9 losses, and 1 draw.
After his retirement, Galíndez's interests quickly turned to auto racing. He was killed after being struck by another driver. Galíndez was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2002.
- IMDb mini biography by: Dwayne Thomas
- Upon his death aged 32, he became the youngest (i.e. most recent born) light heavyweight champion to die, succeeding Dick Tiger. In 2008 that status passed to Mate Parlov.
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