Punchers from the Past: Exuperancio (Fred) Galiana

Exuperancio (Fred) Galiana

Born Mataro, Spain July 2 1931 Died July 4 2005

Turned Pro: May 4 1950 Retired December 23 1965

Record: 192 fights 156 wins (90) 22 losses 14 draws

Won Spanish lightweight title in May 1955

Won European featherweight title in November 1955

Won Spanish lightweight title in September 1959

Won Spanish welterweight title in May 1963

He was 10-4-2 in 16 Spanish title fights spread over three divisions

Beat: Luis Romero, Rudi Langer, Jean Sneyers, Manolo Garcia Ray Famechon, Fernand Nollet, Mario Vecchiatto

Drew With: Orlando Zuleta, Jamie Gine (twice),

Lost to: Rudi Langer, Manolo Garcia, Luis Romero, Duilio Loi, Giordano Campari, Davey Moore, Luis Folledo, Carmelo Bossi,

Fought in Argentina from December 1957 to June 1959 compiling a record of 22 fights, 18 wins 0 losses 4 draws

His busiest years were 1955 (19-0) and 1959 (16-1-2) when he had 19 fights in each of those years.

Whilst progressing his boxing career he still found time for other activities. During his time Argentina he was a well-respected radio singer and on his return to Spain he went into films playing roles in “Escuela de periodismo” (1956) and Es mi Hombre (1960) and was a renowned flamenco singer.