Rich it’s insane how you post documentaries about fighters my coach tells stories about like Galindez, Wilfred, The Bubble Gum Warrior. I appreciate you a million!!! Im 24yrs old and getting into the sport, about a year in now. My style is a mix of all these great champions and it brings a smile to my face when you bring light to these forgotten greats. My trainer 76yrs old will be very happy when I show him this later!
I grew up watching these fights and more.. Can you imagine,lyle, forman,, earnie shavers ali, all the greats from the lightweights to the heavyweights you could watch on any given weekend.. All for free.
@@jrojas1807 Very, but so have a lot of other fighters. Although I stay diligent, stick to the old fashion methods and train and fight like these great fighters. I’ve already won 4 amateur bouts! And a year ago I weighed 265, I’m now a middleweight.
I was born in 1963 and watched him when I was young. He was underated in my opinion. Tireless, tough, talented and courageous. He pretty much didn't lose until he moved up and got older. Could take as well give compared to just about anyone of his era. The brutal survival instincts like a Duran, Monzon, LaMotta etc;. Thanks for the great memories. 👍
He was a really tough dude. Galindez reminded me a lot of Dempsey in the old fight films; nothing but hooks and uppercuts and hard as nails. The wars made him susceptible to cuts, particularly around his eyes. His scar tissue had its own scar tissue. His loss to Mike Rossman in '78 was Rossman's best fight as a pro. In their rematch 7 months later, Rossman couldn't duplicate the preparedness from the first fight. Galindez meanwhile, was in supreme shape for the rematch and was like a freakin' animal let out of his cage. Just absolute fury. Later in his career, he was forced to retire with TWO detached retinas. He went on to race cars and he and his racing partner lost their lives in Victor's very first race in a freak accident. Sad way to end a great career; only 31 when he died. Appreciate the video, thanks.
Victor Emilio Galindez is very highly regarded here in South Africa. He defended his championship here four times - v Pierre Fourie twice, v Richie Kates and v Kosie Smith. Galindez v Kates 1 is an all-time great fight
I vividly remember watching Galindez/Rossman 2 with my dad, I was 14. He had 3 of his golden gloves buddies over they may have had a beer or 8. It was awesome. Wish he was here to enjoy this with me. RIP Dad, love you
His death was so sudden like a stray bullet hitting an unsuspecting bystander... he had so many miles left in him. Thanks again Rich for your amazing body of work for boxing fans around the world.
Thanks Rich, your content is second to none. I love the history of Argentine boxers as they have a soft spot in my heart not only from my youth when I watched the best but now that I am married to a woman there and live there. Thanks again.
@@RichtheFightHistorian Born and raised in USA now living part time in Mendoza when I am not working. But I always liked Argentine fighters. Lots of heart and determination. And they bring it. Thanks again Rich your content is second to none.
If you ask an argentinian fan boxer who was one of the most beloved boxers in their country, theyll answer Victor "El Leopardo de Moron" Galindez. He had the skills and power but most important, he was humble and not violent with his friends and family. Perhaps not as good as many others but he won our hearts with his fights.
I disagree with you. Galindez was a great boxer. He had a good reign as world champion. He was not as great as Archie Moore, Bob Foster or Michael Spinks but a great boxer nonetheless.
@@logicalnetwork1611 There is a problem with the word moron, in Buenos Aires there is a town called Morón, which can be confused with the English word moron=idiot.
Galindez was my favorite LH from that golden age of Mike Spinks, Marvin Johnson, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Yaqui Lopez, John Conteh, and James Scott Thank you so much for these videos. They're treasures!
Rich, Watched Victor fight many times. He was on tough hombre. I thought he lost the second Yaqui Lopez fight in Italy. He basically beat the fighter out of Rossman in their second fight. Another gem, keep them coming Rich.
Wow what an ending to a life story. Shocking indeed. But what a vicious fighter he was and what a vicious times .. Now days these champs would ask for towel to be thrown after the first.
I remember as a kid watching the second Galíndez -Rossman fight, galindez didn’t show and fight was canceled. It’s crazy to see something live and there was no fight. Miss those days on Saturday of watching incredible championship fighting. Now everything is pay-per-view
Rich I love all of your documentaries. This story on the great Victor Galindez shows what a great fighter he was. Very underrated as a guy who fought the best during his championship period!!
Victor Galindez is revered in South Africa, where he successfully defended his championship four times (v Pierre Fourie twice, and v Kosie Smith and Richie Kates once each). The bloodied shirt worn by referee Stanley Christodoulou is still on display in the SA / Chris Lessing Boxing Hall of Fame
Another fighter I'd heard of but never watched.... What a rough, tough brawler he was, little discipline, but loads of natural talent and heart.... Imagine if hed trained properly. Thanks Rich!
I admired and respected Victor Galindez. What I really loved was this Era. The 70s wasn't only the Golden Age of Heavyweights but Light Heavyweight too.
Will be checking Victor out on break,lunch and break! Thanks again Rich 👍✌❤👊 Hopefully we can see a Pat McMurtry bio? He's from my hometown and was a good friend of my girlfriends father! The artist who painted with his mouth Matthew Fontana. He was also good friends with Andy Walker who was one of his best sparring partners, Andy was Joe Louis's first come back fight before fighting Rocky Marciano! He lived down the street from me👊 WOW! WHAT A TOUGH MAN! I DID NOT EXPECT THAT ENDING! RIP VICTOR GALINDEZ ✌❤🙏👊
Just a great fighter. Such a real tough guy that could hurt people with his tenacity. So many slugfests in his awesome career. God bless and keep you Brother.
This is why I Love your videos so much! I feel like I’m going to meet you one day. Thank you for bringing so much life back to some of these guys no one knows. This is for you young guys that can watch how men fought back in our day. As tough as they come. 🎉🐜
Good job Rich for making the documentary on Victor Galindez, who belong in the Golden Age of the Light Heavyweights. Fun fact: I shared the same birthday as Galindez, who would have been 74 this year had his life doesn't cut too short by a race car accident. Anyways, I admired and respected Galindez as one of the warriors of Argentina and the golden age of the light heavyweights. Hope you make documentaries on Marvin Johnson and Dwight Muhammad Qawi.
I live in Indy..Johnson worked for the local Sherriff's dept after hanging up the gloves...Seen him a couple of times at local events. Suffered from horrible mgmt! 3X champion but only 1 successful defense! Was usually put in with the #1 contender right after he won a belt!
Happy to see that Rich is still THAT GUY when it comes to the best boxing mini-docs on YT. I remember my father (sleep in peace) telling me back in the day that Ricardo Mayorga reminded him of a much smaller Victor Galindez. Wow - I see it now. Definitely. The whole attitude. Being half Argentine I can tell you this - the best Argentine fighters have these two qualities 99% of the time - seriously explosive power and an iron clad jaw - straight up Rich, you already know. Thx for all these awesome vids Rich, no other boxing channel even comes close. BTW - moving with my wife and my mom to Argentina next year - inherited a big piece of land and some money, can take care of lots of family. It's just a totally different vibe.
Thanks, Marcos. I agree on your assessment of the best Argentine fighters. They almost always have the advantage in physical strength. Wish you all the best in your Argentine adventure.
once again i will like to thank for keeping these lesser known legends legacy alive you do a great great justice to this beautiful thing we love thank you!
Victor Galindez vs. Richie Kates is still one of the greatest fights witnessed in a South African squared circle. The amount of blood The Animal lost in that fight one would have thought he was warranted a blood transfusion. Referee Stanley Christodoulou's bloodied shirt is on display in our hall of fame and one can only appreciate what Galindez endured to win when they've seen it with their own eyes. What a champion he was.
They never fought each other you're right he fought them all too Spinks came later on he was a Warrior as well as Matthew that would had been a war, indeed
Rich, you do such a great job in celebrating the mostly forgottem top, and not so top, contenders - they all have a story to tell and Boy, do you tell it !!
Thanks for showing more of the fights than on other channels that only show a few punches before the knock out. Everyone can get a better idea of how the fighters actually fight. Nice documentary!
I saw a few of Galindez's fights back in the mid 1970s. He was champion at the time, fighting Ahumada and Eddie Gregory. Galindez was careful but explosive.
Another great one Rich👏 My favorite part might surprise you...it was the remark about his brother crying in the corner because he thought the fight would be stopped. That's the kinda thing you don't get anywhere else and why I think you're the #1 boxing channel on UA-cam.
What a freak accident, I didn’t know that at all regarding Galindez..The light heavy devision sure has had some great boxers over years but has always been a unglamorous devision unfortunately. Galindez had a perfect style for professional boxing, no real grace or text book boxing but he could really fight, brawl boxing I call it. Exciting to watch because he had a little vulnerability at times, boxing is such a difficult sport to keep motivated for all the times, especially once you have made a decent amount of money. Thanks for the research Rich, another gem.👍
This is such a straight forward documentary. His career was a chaotic, fantastic mess. His heart out weighed his skill...but his talent carried him to the top...the champs he beat makes him a HOF without question.. He fought inside better then everyone in todays game... His title reign was very long (10) defenses.. by todays standards it might have lasted 5 years.......and too regain the title over Rossman was shocking...Marvin Johnson, a much better technical fighter, picked him a part in the end, to take the second title reign to a quick ending. When you no longer can spend 100 hours or more in the gym you give the world champ edge up. This man was a legend...Rich this was a tough close video, I do not have any knowledge of the incident at all that took his life, but speculation does remain this was not an accident. Probably not even boxing related if it did... I love the LHW of the 70's/80's Victor Galindez you are amazing.....Thank you for your fights... There are not many "sunshine" endings in this game...when you can walk away on your own. Stay in school kids Thank you Rich for this memory
Another excellent video.....I used to watch all of Galindez's fights......This was during the time I was heavily into boxing. I fought for 8 years (amateur)....I used to watch all the fights that would be televised.....Those were the days.....Rossman was never the same after losing to Galindez. When Galindez pulled that stunt by not coming to the ring for their second fight (the first time) it took the air out of Rossman's career for some reason....was a good ploy for Galindez...Keep them coming Rich!!!
I remember Victor Galindez, Matthew Sadd Muhammad, Eddie Gregory and MarvinJohnson, Lopez, Conte and the best of them all Michael Spinks, in that era, all of them were Warriors, in the light heavy weight division! When he was killed in that freak accident as a kid I cried all these great fights were shown on Regular TV channels in those days. A definite Hall a famer fighter, a Warrior til the end in those days they let you fight with all kinds of cuts on you, these were all Warriors in that era!!! Rich you're the man always doing these former greats justice! You're awesome Rich!!!
Have watched every signicant boxing match on TV or in person since 1957. Have watched all the greats before my timeon film - from Corbett to Marciano. Victor Galendez was a particular favorite.A mix of Duran and Tyson. Only regret was that he wasn't tall enough or heavy enough to chalenge in the heavyweight division. He'd have been made for that division.
What a fighter I didn't see two many punches from him that wasn't meant to knock who ever he was fighting out. To bad it ended the way it did. Great fighter
Los argentinos are noble strong people as a Mexican I respect them so much in boxing as Latin representatives they are bigger then us so they got more fighters in the heavier divisions they are like dogos they never quit,durable ,tenacity ,rage technique ,valor ,pride the machismo!!! Respecto for my brothe n sisters from Argentina
I wonder why the Argentines were bigger than most other Latin American fighters. Maybe less native Indian ancestors? I don't know, but they had many Heavyweight, Lightheavyweight, and Middleweight fighters.
@@exspiravit6920 I think it’s genetics,environment and nutrition! Argentinian has the highest level of Europeans and there were tribes in South America and Argentina that were 7 ft claims of 12ft and up called “Patagonia tribe”also they had prbly better nutrition bcz of the European influence so more protein but yeah your starting to see the Mexicans and Central Americans grow bigger now hence we had a heavyweight champ now and were creeping in the light hw division nvr seen a Hispanic cruiserweight(200lbs) yet will see how many champs we can make in the big boy divisions lol
@@exspiravit6920 There were/are very numerous tribes of Native Americans who inhabitated Argentina, you can clearly see Boxers such as Victor Emilio Galindez had strong Native American genes, he was Mestizo ... as for Carlos Monzon he was very tall for his weight class back in the days and he was 100% Native American from the Mocovi Tribe, a Native American Tribe exclusive to the country of Argentina ( Mocovi belonged to the " Guaycuru " tribes who were said to be tall tribes, they could be as tall as 175cm when the Spaniards arrived ... ) Again, There was several Native American tribes in Argentina who were tall, no need to posess european genes to be tall or big ... 😅🙂 Keep in Mind Argentina is a Huge country, nowadays it is an imigrant Nation but a lot of Us does have Native American blood still ! 😊
@@sylezmakefightz9727 Exactly it is genetic, however the European component does not have much to see to why Argentines Boxers are/were as big ... if you take a close look to Argentine Fighters then you will notice a great amount of them does have Native American Blood : Victor Emilio Galindez and Carlos Monzon : Galindez was probably Mestizo judging by his features he did without a doubt had Native american blood ( he also had very curly hair like Mine due probably to his Spaniard Blood, do not forget Spaniards had been colonized by Moors ). Carlos Monzon was 100% Native American from the Mocovi Tribe, a Native American tribe exclusive to the country of Argentina 🇦🇷 who belonged to the " Guaycuru " group, a group of rather tall Native americans since some of those tribes could be as tall as 175cm when the Spaniard conquered them. As i responded in another comment, Argentina is a Huge Country with a vast majority of Native American groups still and before the Spaniards arrived there were more than 100 types of différent tribes... And as you said, Argentina, Chile had/Have Native Americans Tribes of insanely strong people among others. Most notable Argentine Boxers were Super WW ( Julio César Velasquez ) MiddleWeight ( Carlos Monzon ) or Light Heavy Weight ( Victor Emilio Galindez, Jorge Ahumada etc.. ) etc ... I am Part Argentine 🇦🇷 and Part French 🇲🇫 and i am extremely proud to have Native American blood among other from my Argentine Family 🇦🇷 ... 😊😉
@@RichtheFightHistorian oh yes you are a genius 👏as much of a fan and I follow the fight game I still learn things I've never knew from your documentaries thank you this is like a course in boxing
As usual, top notch stuff. You always pick the most interesting fighters. What an ending though for Victor. Keep 'em coming Rich. You have tons of fans like myself who eagerly await your next project.
ANOTHER excellent documentary!! I've never heard Galindez mentioned among the Latin greats! I can't think of a Latino fighter above 160 that had a better career??
Never liked frog legs. Now I won't touch 'em. Seriously, VG, IMHO, = best left-hook after Smokin' Joe. Absolutely vicious. Master of chopping right, too. p.s. I saw Rossman judging a wet t-shirt contest in Daytona Beach right after L to VG.
Rich the fight historian. The man who reads true boxing fans minds and allways delivers. Thank u!!!!
My pleasure, Joe
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True! Rich is our Gem 🙏
Hands down the best boxing channel! Thanks for the hard work, Rich!
Agreed. Rich channel is the best.
Much appreciated, Jim, thank you
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People are getting it. Rich's subs exploding. Rightfully so!
Could agree more with you. This channel is amazing. I read boxing news and Ring magazine. But Rich is the David Attenborough of boxing.
I remember him like it was 5 years ago. He was a bruiser and had a head made of concrete but the heart of a lion. RIP Victor!
Galindez’s battles with Marvin Johnson and Mike Rossman were legendary. Takes me back to my teen years.
Rich it’s insane how you post documentaries about fighters my coach tells stories about like Galindez, Wilfred, The Bubble Gum Warrior. I appreciate you a million!!!
Im 24yrs old and getting into the sport, about a year in now. My style is a mix of all these great champions and it brings a smile to my face when you bring light to these forgotten greats. My trainer 76yrs old will be very happy when I show him this later!
I grew up watching these fights and more..
Can you imagine,lyle, forman,, earnie shavers ali, all the greats from the lightweights to the heavyweights you could watch on any given weekend.. All for free.
Thanks for the support, SUPERMAR, sounds like your coach knows all the greats :)
Hope you get ahead mate
24 damn started old huh
@@jrojas1807 Very, but so have a lot of other fighters. Although I stay diligent, stick to the old fashion methods and train and fight like these great fighters. I’ve already won 4 amateur bouts! And a year ago I weighed 265, I’m now a middleweight.
Hands down the best boxing documentary channel on UA-cam
Galindez was a beast of a fighter
Thank you, C T O. Yeah, Galindez was savage
I was born in 1963 and watched him when I was young. He was underated in my opinion. Tireless, tough, talented and courageous. He pretty much didn't lose until he moved up and got older. Could take as well give compared to just about anyone of his era. The brutal survival instincts like a Duran, Monzon, LaMotta etc;. Thanks for the great memories. 👍
He was a really tough dude. Galindez reminded me a lot of Dempsey in the old fight films; nothing but hooks and uppercuts and hard as nails. The wars made him susceptible to cuts, particularly around his eyes. His scar tissue had its own scar tissue. His loss to Mike Rossman in '78 was Rossman's best fight as a pro. In their rematch 7 months later, Rossman couldn't duplicate the preparedness from the first fight. Galindez meanwhile, was in supreme shape for the rematch and was like a freakin' animal let out of his cage. Just absolute fury. Later in his career, he was forced to retire with TWO detached retinas. He went on to race cars and he and his racing partner lost their lives in Victor's very first race in a freak accident. Sad way to end a great career; only 31 when he died. Appreciate the video, thanks.
Galindez would have given a beatdown to dempsey
Dempsey would havfe annialated Galendez,especially if it was a bare knuckle match.Beatdown by Dempsey for sure
Victor Emilio Galindez is very highly regarded here in South Africa. He defended his championship here four times - v Pierre Fourie twice, v Richie Kates and v Kosie Smith. Galindez v Kates 1 is an all-time great fight
That’s hella cool
Thanks for your comment Jan, Victor should be highly regarded everywhere
Uncle Vic
He was one of my absolute favorite fighters back in the day. The guy gave his all.
A tough, clever, generally underrated champion. Argentina had a big boxing presence on the world stage in the 1970's
I vividly remember watching Galindez/Rossman 2 with my dad, I was 14.
He had 3 of his golden gloves buddies over
they may have had a beer or 8.
It was awesome.
Wish he was here to enjoy this with me.
RIP Dad, love you
His death was so sudden like a stray bullet hitting an unsuspecting bystander... he had so many miles left in him. Thanks again Rich for your amazing body of work for boxing fans around the world.
Thanks for the support, R4lee444
Victor's heart was never in question ..a beast!
Thanks Rich, your content is second to none. I love the history of Argentine boxers as they have a soft spot in my heart not only from my youth when I watched the best but now that I am married to a woman there and live there. Thanks again.
Most of the top Argentinian fighters were tough and rugged. Santos Laciar should be done next!
@@bakgammon The human pitbull Juan Roldan thereafter!
Roldan - good call 👍
Oh, nice. Didn't know you were living in Argentina, I assumed you were in the US
@@RichtheFightHistorian Born and raised in USA now living part time in Mendoza when I am not working. But I always liked Argentine fighters. Lots of heart and determination. And they bring it. Thanks again Rich your content is second to none.
I had a gut feeling this man's life was gonna end badly but I didn't think it would happen like that .
What an entertaining fighter tho
So glad this just got posted! Made my morning!
Thanks, Dylancd
If you ask an argentinian fan boxer who was one of the most beloved boxers in their country, theyll answer Victor "El Leopardo de Moron" Galindez. He had the skills and power but most important, he was humble and not violent with his friends and family.
Perhaps not as good as many others but he won our hearts with his fights.
I disagree with you. Galindez was a great boxer. He had a good reign as world champion. He was not as great as Archie Moore, Bob Foster or Michael Spinks but a great boxer nonetheless.
@@logicalnetwork1611 There is a problem with the word moron, in Buenos Aires there is a town called Morón, which can be confused with the English word moron=idiot.
Galindez was my favorite LH from that golden age of Mike Spinks, Marvin Johnson, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Yaqui Lopez, John Conteh, and James Scott Thank you so much for these videos. They're treasures!
My pleasure, tma pool. It was a golden age for sure.
Rich,
Watched Victor fight many times. He was on tough hombre. I thought he lost the second Yaqui Lopez fight in Italy. He basically beat the fighter out of Rossman in their second fight. Another gem, keep them coming Rich.
Thanks, R E, will do
Wow what an ending to a life story. Shocking indeed. But what a vicious fighter he was and what a vicious times .. Now days these champs would ask for towel to be thrown after the first.
I remember as a kid watching the second Galíndez -Rossman fight, galindez didn’t show and fight was canceled. It’s crazy to see something live and there was no fight. Miss those days on Saturday of watching incredible championship fighting. Now everything is pay-per-view
No surprise Rich, outstanding work. I remember being in complete awe of what an absolute raw beast Galindez was.
Thanks, Bklyn2SoCal. Agreed on Galindez.
No other channel like this one. The very best. Keep up the awesome work.
Much appreciated, Jose, thanks.
Rich I love all of your documentaries. This story on the great Victor Galindez shows what a great fighter he was. Very underrated as a guy who fought the best during his championship period!!
Thanks, almodovar. I agree, he was underrated.
Victor Galindez is revered in South Africa, where he successfully defended his championship four times (v Pierre Fourie twice, and v Kosie Smith and Richie Kates once each). The bloodied shirt worn by referee Stanley Christodoulou is still on display in the SA / Chris Lessing Boxing Hall of Fame
Another fighter I'd heard of but never watched.... What a rough, tough brawler he was, little discipline, but loads of natural talent and heart.... Imagine if hed trained properly.
Thanks Rich!
When we was hit and get hit lmao
I admired and respected Victor Galindez. What I really loved was this Era. The 70s wasn't only the Golden Age of Heavyweights but Light Heavyweight too.
Knew you would get to Galindez. Thanks
My pleasure, Michael.
Will be checking Victor out on break,lunch and break! Thanks again Rich 👍✌❤👊
Hopefully we can see a Pat McMurtry bio? He's from my hometown and was a good friend of my girlfriends father! The artist who painted with his mouth Matthew Fontana. He was also good friends with Andy Walker who was one of his best sparring partners, Andy was Joe Louis's first come back fight before fighting Rocky Marciano! He lived down the street from me👊
WOW! WHAT A TOUGH MAN! I DID NOT EXPECT THAT ENDING! RIP VICTOR GALINDEZ ✌❤🙏👊
Thanks, Monty.
Just a great fighter. Such a real tough guy that could hurt people with his tenacity. So many slugfests in his awesome career. God bless and keep you Brother.
This is why I Love your videos so much! I feel like I’m going to meet you one day. Thank you for bringing so much life back to some of these guys no one knows. This is for you young guys that can watch how men fought back in our day. As tough as they come. 🎉🐜
Victor! One tough SOB. God Bless you.
He definitely was!
Good job Rich for making the documentary on Victor Galindez, who belong in the Golden Age of the Light Heavyweights. Fun fact: I shared the same birthday as Galindez, who would have been 74 this year had his life doesn't cut too short by a race car accident. Anyways, I admired and respected Galindez as one of the warriors of Argentina and the golden age of the light heavyweights. Hope you make documentaries on Marvin Johnson and Dwight Muhammad Qawi.
Thanks, Scorpio. Qawi & Johnson are forthcoming
I live in Indy..Johnson worked for the local Sherriff's dept after hanging up the gloves...Seen him a couple of times at local events. Suffered from horrible mgmt! 3X champion but only 1 successful defense! Was usually put in with the #1 contender right after he won a belt!
@@RichtheFightHistorian You're welcome my man and keep it up.
Happy to see that Rich is still THAT GUY when it comes to the best boxing mini-docs on YT. I remember my father (sleep in peace) telling me back in the day that Ricardo Mayorga reminded him of a much smaller Victor Galindez. Wow - I see it now. Definitely. The whole attitude. Being half Argentine I can tell you this - the best Argentine fighters have these two qualities 99% of the time - seriously explosive power and an iron clad jaw - straight up Rich, you already know. Thx for all these awesome vids Rich, no other boxing channel even comes close. BTW - moving with my wife and my mom to Argentina next year - inherited a big piece of land and some money, can take care of lots of family. It's just a totally different vibe.
Thanks, Marcos. I agree on your assessment of the best Argentine fighters. They almost always have the advantage in physical strength. Wish you all the best in your Argentine adventure.
@@RichtheFightHistorian Thx brother.
Awesome video. What a tough, old school brawler Galindez was. Legend.
once again i will like to thank for keeping these lesser known legends legacy alive you do a great great justice to this beautiful thing we love thank you!
Hey thanks, Woody
I like watching him. There some GREAT light heavyweight fights back then. From the mid 70’s - 1983 really. Great fighters.
Thanks Ritch for this remenbrace about Victor.
Greetings from Morón, Buenos Aires!!!
My pleasure, profesoroccon.
Victor Galindez vs. Richie Kates is still one of the greatest fights witnessed in a South African squared circle. The amount of blood The Animal lost in that fight one would have thought he was warranted a blood transfusion. Referee Stanley Christodoulou's bloodied shirt is on display in our hall of fame and one can only appreciate what Galindez endured to win when they've seen it with their own eyes. What a champion he was.
Love your channel, I watch when I have time to watch some tv and relax which isn’t often.
Thanks, Bonefied
Damm 31 years old !!! Doesent seem fair !! Guy had a whole life of hard knocks but you know what he did it his way !!!! RIP VICTOR
Great ! memories from reading all the magazines as a kid, he was 100% fighter
I've learned about so many fighters becasue of this channel. I love this channel.
Great video, Rich! Victor was a great, but underappreciated champion. I am convinced him and Saad would have been a WAR!!!
They never fought each other you're right he fought them all too Spinks came later on he was a Warrior as well as Matthew that would had been a war, indeed
Rich, you do such a great job in celebrating the mostly forgottem top, and not so top, contenders - they all have a story to tell and Boy, do you tell it !!
Thanks for showing more of the fights than on other channels that only show a few punches before the knock out. Everyone can get a better idea of how the fighters actually fight. Nice documentary!
Thanks, TKO
Man, your boxing channel rocks! Thank you
Hey thanks, Juan.
What a great era for the lightheavyweights. We also are enjoying a great era with Rich's splendid documentaries.
Thanks, Bruce.
What a video RICH, LOVED IT
Hey thanks, Donnell
Thank you so much Rich. Man I soooo look forward to these box docs. They’re the best. Can’t wait for the next one!
Hey thanks, Wood, more on the way.
I saw a few of Galindez's fights back in the mid 1970s. He was champion at the time, fighting Ahumada and Eddie Gregory. Galindez was careful but explosive.
Another great one Rich👏 My favorite part might surprise you...it was the remark about his brother crying in the corner because he thought the fight would be stopped. That's the kinda thing you don't get anywhere else and why I think you're the #1 boxing channel on UA-cam.
Thank you, Kuwaitisnot adeployment. Yeah, it was his brother Roberto that cried and prayed during that fight.
Thank you! Exellent stuff as always. And really nice choice of music during the clips from the Len Hutchins fight.
Thanks for the support, Linus
Grande Victor fuiste SOS y serás el mejor
Another great video thanks Rich 😊 👍
Thanks, anthony
Thanks for the amazing content as always Rich ❤
Sure thing, John
Not started yet but thanks I know I'll enjoy yet again 👌
What a freak accident, I didn’t know that at all regarding Galindez..The light heavy devision sure has had some great boxers over years but has always been a unglamorous devision unfortunately. Galindez had a perfect style for professional boxing, no real grace or text book boxing but he could really fight, brawl boxing I call it. Exciting to watch because he had a little vulnerability at times, boxing is such a difficult sport to keep motivated for all the times, especially once you have made a decent amount of money. Thanks for the research Rich, another gem.👍
My pleasure, Brett, thank you.
Galindez was a great fighter
This is such a straight forward documentary. His career was a chaotic, fantastic mess. His heart out weighed his skill...but his talent carried him to the top...the champs he beat makes him a HOF without question.. He fought inside better then everyone in todays game...
His title reign was very long (10) defenses.. by todays standards it might have lasted 5 years.......and too regain the title over Rossman was shocking...Marvin Johnson, a much better technical fighter, picked him a part in the end, to take the second title reign to a quick ending.
When you no longer can spend 100 hours or more in the gym you give the world champ edge up.
This man was a legend...Rich this was a tough close video, I do not have any knowledge of the incident at all that took his life, but speculation does remain this was not an accident. Probably not even boxing related if it did...
I love the LHW of the 70's/80's
Victor Galindez you are amazing.....Thank you for your fights...
There are not many "sunshine" endings in this game...when you can walk away on your own.
Stay in school kids
Thank you Rich for this memory
Sure thing, Charter.
Another excellent video.....I used to watch all of Galindez's fights......This was during the time I was heavily into boxing. I fought for 8 years (amateur)....I used to watch all the fights that would be televised.....Those were the days.....Rossman was never the same after losing to Galindez. When Galindez pulled that stunt by not coming to the ring for their second fight (the first time) it took the air out of Rossman's career for some reason....was a good ploy for Galindez...Keep them coming Rich!!!
Thanks, Dale, will do.
Thanks for the history lesson
My pleasure, BoxingWave
Damn Rich! What can I say? This is the best documentary I've seen abt Galindez. UA-cams best channel.
Hey thanks, cedric
I remember Victor Galindez, Matthew Sadd Muhammad, Eddie Gregory and MarvinJohnson, Lopez, Conte and the best of them all Michael Spinks, in that era, all of them were Warriors, in the light heavy weight division! When he was killed in that freak accident as a kid I cried all these great fights were shown on Regular TV channels in those days. A definite Hall a famer fighter, a Warrior til the end in those days they let you fight with all kinds of cuts on you, these were all Warriors in that era!!! Rich you're the man always doing these former greats justice! You're awesome Rich!!!
Thanks so much for the support, Santiago.
Holy Snap just like watching Mark Felton's videos. I thought I knew my history but your videos humble me sir
Thanks for the support, Daveyboy
Nothing pretty about him' but what a champion.❤
Great video. I never heard of this dude. He lived a super rough, and very cool life 💪🏻
Two other outstanding lifht heavies of that era, although they never became champion, were Jimmy DuPree and Willie Burton. Both very good fighters.
Thanks for the video, RICH THE FIGHT HISTORIAN
Have watched every signicant boxing match on TV or in person since 1957. Have watched all the greats before my timeon film - from Corbett to Marciano. Victor Galendez was a particular favorite.A mix of Duran and Tyson. Only regret was that he wasn't tall enough or heavy enough to chalenge in the heavyweight division. He'd have been made for that division.
He would fight from the ropes after that ATG win vs Kates. Good resume, a shame he did not fight against Conteh to unify the 175lbs division
All of these are so well done, researched and enjoyable to watch. I look forward to each new one that comes out.
I appreciate that, Scott, thanks.
Love it when I get a Rich notification 👍
What a fighter I didn't see two many punches from him that wasn't meant to knock who ever he was fighting out. To bad it ended the way it did. Great fighter
Wow. The man had to die to be written in history as a legend.
Wow just wow ! Great job Rich !
Thanks for the support, frenchgoldenboyfan
I preferred him over Monzón. Thanks for this memory, from Argentina.
My pleasure, dibujemaestro
Rich....you are the best and your knowledge is accurate....thank you
Thanks for the support, Trent.
Thumbnail looks like tyson with a perm
The Galindez that fought Rossman the 2nd time was awesome!!!
Víctor Emilo Galíndez un verdero guerrero de mi Argentina natal!
Los argentinos are noble strong people as a Mexican I respect them so much in boxing as Latin representatives they are bigger then us so they got more fighters in the heavier divisions they are like dogos they never quit,durable ,tenacity ,rage technique ,valor ,pride the machismo!!! Respecto for my brothe n sisters from Argentina
I wonder why the Argentines were bigger than most other Latin American fighters. Maybe less native Indian ancestors? I don't know, but they had many Heavyweight, Lightheavyweight, and Middleweight fighters.
@@exspiravit6920 I think it’s genetics,environment and nutrition! Argentinian has the highest level of Europeans and there were tribes in South America and Argentina that were 7 ft claims of 12ft and up called “Patagonia tribe”also they had prbly better nutrition bcz of the European influence so more protein but yeah your starting to see the Mexicans and Central Americans grow bigger now hence we had a heavyweight champ now and were creeping in the light hw division nvr seen a Hispanic cruiserweight(200lbs) yet will see how many champs we can make in the big boy divisions lol
@@sylezmakefightz9727 Yeah, I look forward to it. Mexico and Latin America have an illustrious history of Boxing!! And future too.
@@exspiravit6920 There were/are very numerous tribes of Native Americans who inhabitated Argentina, you can clearly see Boxers such as Victor Emilio Galindez had strong Native American genes, he was Mestizo ... as for Carlos Monzon he was very tall for his weight class back in the days and he was 100% Native American from the Mocovi Tribe, a Native American Tribe exclusive to the country of Argentina ( Mocovi belonged to the " Guaycuru " tribes who were said to be tall tribes, they could be as tall as 175cm when the Spaniards arrived ... )
Again, There was several Native American tribes in Argentina who were tall, no need to posess european genes to be tall or big ... 😅🙂
Keep in Mind Argentina is a Huge country, nowadays it is an imigrant Nation but a lot of Us does have Native American blood still ! 😊
@@sylezmakefightz9727 Exactly it is genetic, however the European component does not have much to see to why Argentines Boxers are/were as big ... if you take a close look to Argentine Fighters then you will notice a great amount of them does have Native American Blood : Victor Emilio Galindez and Carlos Monzon : Galindez was probably Mestizo judging by his features he did without a doubt had Native american blood ( he also had very curly hair like Mine due probably to his Spaniard Blood, do not forget Spaniards had been colonized by Moors ).
Carlos Monzon was 100% Native American from the Mocovi Tribe, a Native American tribe exclusive to the country of Argentina 🇦🇷 who belonged to the " Guaycuru " group, a group of rather tall Native americans since some of those tribes could be as tall as 175cm when the Spaniard conquered them.
As i responded in another comment, Argentina is a Huge Country with a vast majority of Native American groups still and before the Spaniards arrived there were more than 100 types of différent tribes...
And as you said, Argentina, Chile had/Have Native Americans Tribes of insanely strong people among others.
Most notable Argentine Boxers were Super WW ( Julio César Velasquez ) MiddleWeight ( Carlos Monzon ) or Light Heavy Weight ( Victor Emilio Galindez, Jorge Ahumada etc.. ) etc ...
I am Part Argentine 🇦🇷 and Part French 🇲🇫 and i am extremely proud to have Native American blood among other from my Argentine Family 🇦🇷 ... 😊😉
Thanks rich
Sure thing, Lyman.
Bad training habits seem to be the bane of so many fighters.
Facts, boxing is a very rough sport
Great job Rich!! Can’t wait for the next one!!Thank you
Thanks, Paul, more on the way
You are killing it. GO NINJA GO NONPOLITICAL
Never ever dose rich the great historian disappoints your a true heavyweight to the boxing game thanks rich🥊🔥🥊
Hey thanks, petie rican, hope you enjoyed Vicious Victor
@@RichtheFightHistorian oh yes you are a genius 👏as much of a fan and I follow the fight game I still learn things I've never knew from your documentaries thank you this is like a course in boxing
Great documentary.
As usual, top notch stuff. You always pick the most interesting fighters. What an ending though for Victor. Keep 'em coming Rich. You have tons of fans like myself who eagerly await your next project.
Hey thanks, testcyp
Remember watching his wars with Mike Rossman, as a kid. You always got your moneys worth
with Victor!
ANOTHER excellent documentary!! I've never heard Galindez mentioned among the Latin greats! I can't think of a Latino fighter above 160 that had a better career??
That's a good point. I can't think of one either unless we're including Canelo.
@@RichtheFightHistorian most of Canelo's resume (and high profile fights) is at 160 & below..
Never liked frog legs. Now I won't touch 'em. Seriously, VG, IMHO, = best left-hook after Smokin' Joe. Absolutely vicious. Master of chopping right, too. p.s. I saw Rossman judging a wet t-shirt contest in Daytona Beach right after L to VG.
great work...
Straight up savage ! (R. I. P)
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As are the narration
Thank you Rich
My pleasure, Love Boxing, thanks.
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Awesome work as always🔥🔥 haven't watched it yet but already know it's gonna be awesome.😉
Well done again!
Your video`s are very informative and enjoyable...
Hey thanks, orangeslice72
That was quite a stable of fighters at the same time the best ever from Argentina
Gotta admit, I'd never heard of this dude. Your channel is killer.
Thanks, Hubert.