Galindez-Rossman
Victory Galindez sits in his corner, beaten, bloody and brutalized, after losing on a TKO in the 13th round to Mike Rossman on September 15, 1978 in New Orleans.
The 22 year-old Rossman opened cuts over both of Galindez’ eyes and the bridge of his nose. Rossman took the WBA light heavyweight title by winning.
A little more than two years later, on October 25, 1980, Galindez, who was forced to retire because of two detached retinas, was killed while pursuing his dream of becoming a race car driver. While waiting for assistance when his race car broke down on the track, another passing car lost control and ran over Galindez, killing him instantly.
Photo by Jerry Lodriguss / The Times Picayune