Tommy Loughran vs Victor Galindez

I don´t know REd.....our guy GAlindez would have a hard night, that´s for sure.

 

IMO, not only is Loughran too fast and slick as the consensus here seems to be, but he's simply a better caliber of fighter.

Loughran is a top 10 all time LHW, perhaps even a case for the top 5 IMO.

Galindez is a top 20, maybe top 15 at best.

 

Loughran really was a different class of competitor. From Gene Tuuney's retirement until Jack Sharkey nailed him in their first match, Tommy may well have been the best heavyweight on the planet. Including the Sharkey rematch [where Loughran actually produced a knockdown], the Phantom of Philly holds wins over three different IBHOF heavyweight champions, a draw with a fourth [Tunney], and a strong case can be made that he was the greatest LHW never to win the HW title.

Victor was never a candidate for the best heavyweight in the world. Loughran, on the other hand, was genuinely afraid of nobody, and could absolutely hang with anybody, including any heavyweights regardless of size [Carnera, Campolo, Impellitiere], strength [Uzcudun, Godoy], and certainly power [MAX BAER]. Not noted for having a terrific chin, he nonetheless avenged his only two significant stoppage defeats to Sharkey and Hamas. Look closely at the footage and his damned record [including an official win over the monster Greb]. On and on and on it goes. Even Corbett was envious of the guy. That old time legends admired rather than disparaged him speaks volumes.

 

If galindez is going to win then he would be better served reverting to his old style and attacking instead of counter punching because Loughran wouldn't fall for any of Victor's traps. Jack Sharkey went after Tommy and threw a big right hand that ended things after chasing Loughran around the ring for awhile and Galindez would have to try the same tactic. Otherwise Tommy boxes him to a decision win

 

ditto

 

Loughran takes Galindez in a close one, a fight which Galindez would not get cut, and his aggressiveness puts Loughran on point.

 

Was just re-watching some Galindez fights on Youtube. I hate to speak ill of the tragically deceased, but I forgot what a classless punk he was in the ring. Too bad he chose that approach. He was a talented guy and as tough as they come.

 

He also displayed manly class at the conclusion of his loss to Rossman, and embraced Kates at the outset of round 15 in their Johannesburg bloodbath, despite Ritchie having nearly headbutted him into needing a transfusion. [It was striking to me how well Victor conducted himself towards Kates while this bout was in progress.]

 

I watched all of Victors televised bout which were many. He was a tv favorite during those times. I don't think he beat Loughran but I do think he gives a good account of himself. Victor could bang and Tommy's chin was not the greatest. The pick here is Loughran by 15 round decision in a fight where he sees the canvas.