Victor Galindez was a wide open guy who based his game on strength and toughness. He did pretty well till the LHW class was infused with a glut of talent. Victor fought bravely against some really talented guys and put in respectable performances. Tarver's reputation is mainly based on his knockout win over Roy Jones Jr. No doubt, a huge feat in itself. But as subsequent events proved, maybe Jones was ripe for the picking. And Tarver put in only lukewarm efforts after his greatest victory. I think Galindez has the better legacy. IMO, Galindez 'out-toughs' Tarver and beats him.
I really wouldn't consider Galindez "wide open"...he was super cagey to the point of being overly negative.
Galindez was very deceptive..he seemed outwardly like a cave man/slugger type with that thick strong build of his..but he wasn't..he was a cagey, "sit and wait" type of counterpuncher..and was adept at laying on the ropes and either blocking or rolling with any punishment that he recieved...and he had, during his prime, a granite chin when something did get through. he tended to throw hooks to the head and body instead of straight punches..basically he was a smart fighter who conned his opponents into taking the lead and he could counter off the ropes all night long..and surprise you with a kd punch all of a sudden like he did Eddie Mustafa Muhammad.
This is right...he wasn't very aggressive and he usually refused to do the leading...he was a great counterpuncher..and the vast majority of his defenses went 15 rounds.
As for Tarver....he'd counter well as usual and would have been too strong and smart for him. Galindez would win a close 15 round decision..maybe even decking Tarver along the way.
