Personal Life
Galarza was born in the municipality of Ponce to Israel Galarza and Elizabeth Arocho. He is one of five siblings, compossed of one sister, Anette Galarza, and four brothers, including Israel Jr., Arnaldo and Kelvin. Galarza was raised in the practice of Catholicism. The family displays the practice of boxing tradition among its male members. His father is involved in the sport as a trainer. Several of his brothers are involved in the sport; Arnaldo Galarza is an amateur heavyweight, Kelvin Galarza and Israel are professional in the lightweight and featherweight divisions respectively. Galarza learned the basics of the sport in a gym established in Collores, a barrio located in the municipality of Juana Díaz, considering Félix Trinidad his inspiration within the discipline. He also became interested in another combat sport, cockfighting, adopting it as a hobby. After completing his high school education, Galarza earned an Electrical Technician degree.
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