The Argentine

This may have been done before but it was something I've always noticed. Ever see how a particular country produces a similar style? Mexicans are known as that left hook wielding-never say die warrior (Olivares, Zarate, Chavez), Italian Americans are know as brawlers (LaMotta, Basilio, Vito), Panamanians (barring Duran) are knows as speedy boxers (Laguna, Antonio Amaya, Alfonso Lopez). But Argentina has produced an inordinate amount of sometimes crude/burly/strong as an ox type fighters. I was thinking of Firpo, Bonavena, Galindez, Cuello, Juan Roldan, Jorge Castro, Baldomir, Carlos Gimenez, Juan Coggi, Sergio Palma, Santos Laciar that fit this mold and probably a boat-load more that I can't think of at the moment. Amazing what must be taught in the Buenos Aires gyms. Any more?

 

As did Hugo Corro and Gustavo Ballas. I wonder if they were told, "Kid, you're just not going to make it as a fighter."

 

I agree. I too loved watching Galindez. Seeing him lose to Rossman was akin to seeing Ali lose. in other words, I just couldn't believe it. Santos laciar too had a specific set of skills that wasn't owing to his brawn or by grinding an opponent.

 

Ecto, all great points and you're right, not everyone is alike. There have been exceptions to the rule such as Loche, whom you mentioned and Horacio Accavallo, who was more boxer. Also Corro and Ballas as I mentioned earlier, so they're all not in lock-step with each other. But I have always been amazed at the inordinate amount of fighters that show up from the Pampas with the same build, same clubbing style and all as strong as a bull. I liked your inclusion of Eduardo Lausse and Seamus' mention of Julio Cesar Vasquez. I also thought of Jorge Fernandez. Man, do you see what I mean? It's like a factory down there churning out this kind of fighter.