About Víctor Zalazar
Lived 1935 – 2017 (aged 81). Víctor Zalazar was an Argentine boxer.
Victor Zalazar (14 June 1933 – 30 June 2017) was an Argentine boxer, who won the bronze medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. He was born in La Paz, Córdoba. Zalazar was known as "El Cacique", or "The Wild Bullet".
Olympic results Defeated Stig Sjölin (Sweden) points Defeated Dieter Wemhöner (United Team of Germany) points Lost to Gennadi Schatkov (Soviet Union) KO by 2
Professional career Zalazar turned pro in 1957 and won his first 15 fights before taking on Benny Paret in 1958. He lost two straight decisions to Paret, and his career went downhill following the losses. He also lost, on points, to Dick Tiger.
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Who was Víctor Zalazar?
Argentine boxer
When was Víctor Zalazar born?
Víctor Zalazar was born on 24 July 1935 in La Paz.
When did Víctor Zalazar die?
Víctor Zalazar died on 30 June 2017.
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Víctor Zalazar was a boxer.
What nationality was Víctor Zalazar?
Víctor Zalazar was Argentine.
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