About David Vasquez
Born 1948. David Vasquez is an American athlete.
David Vasquez (born October 11, 1948) is an American former boxer.
As an amateur in New York City, Vasquez won the New York Golden Gloves in three consecutive years from 1967 to 1969 and was the only champion to win at both the old Madison Square Garden and the new. He competed in the men's flyweight event at the 1968 Summer Olympics, which was won by Ricardo Delgado of Mexico. Vasquez would go on to defeat Delgado after they both turned professional.
Vasquez fought in 35 matches during a professional career that lasted from 1969 to 1982 while also working in the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and attending Lehman College. Vasquez also found work in small acting roles in films including Saturday Night Fever, The French Connection and Serpico.
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Who is David Vasquez?
American boxer
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David Vasquez was born on 11 October 1948 in New York City.
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David Vasquez is an athlete.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Vasquez. https://biography.guide/david-vasquez/
MLA: "David Vasquez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-vasquez/.
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