About Héctor Méndez
Lived 1897 – 1977 (aged 80). Héctor Méndez was an Argentine boxer.
Héctor Eugene Méndez (1 August 1897 – 13 December 1977) was an Argentine welterweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s. He won a silver medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics, losing against Jean DeLarge in the final bout. Héctor was the flag bearer for his country at the opening ceremony of the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Héctor Méndez?
boxer
When was Héctor Méndez born?
Héctor Méndez was born on 1 August 1897 in Buenos Aires.
When did Héctor Méndez die?
Héctor Méndez died on 13 December 1977 in Buenos Aires.
What was Héctor Méndez's occupation?
Héctor Méndez was a boxer.
What nationality was Héctor Méndez?
Héctor Méndez was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Héctor Méndez. https://biography.guide/hector-mendez-boxer/
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