All boxersCarlos Ortiz
Boxing · Deceased61-7-1 (1 NC)RECORD
30WINS BY KO / TKO
31WINS BY DECISION
70PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 9 Sep 1936 |
| Died | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Birthplace | Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Lightweight, Light welterweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 170 cm (5′7″) |
| Reach | 178 cm (70″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1955–1972 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 14 Feb 1955 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Ken Buchanan, 20 Sep 1972 |
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Titles and honours
- NYSAC and NBA light welterweight champion (1959–1960)
- NYSAC, NBA/WBA and The Ring lightweight champion (1962–1965)
- WBC lightweight champion (1963–1965)
- WBA, WBC and The Ring lightweight champion (1965–1968)
Background
Puerto Rican boxer who fought mostly in New York early in his career and became a two-time world lightweight champion after first winning the light welterweight title. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.
Fight history
70 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Ken Buchanan | TKO (corner retirement) | 6 | 20 Sep 1972 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Johnny Copeland | KO | 3 | 1 Aug 1972 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||
| Win | Gerardo Ferrat | TKO | 3 | 3 Jun 1972 | International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Win | Greg Potter | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 May 1972 | Inglewood Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | ||
| Win | Junior Varney | TKO | 7 | 20 Mar 1972 | Ponce, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | Leo DiFiore | KO | 2 | 19 Feb 1972 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | Ivelaw Eastman | TKO | 2 | 31 Jan 1972 | Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Terry Rondeau | TKO | 4 | 20 Jan 1972 | Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, U.S. | ||
| Win | Bill Whittenburg | KO | 7 | 8 Jan 1972 | Coconut Grove Convention Center, Coconut Grove, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jimmy Ligons | TKO | 3 | 1 Dec 1971 | Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | ||
| Win | Edmundo Leite | Decision (majority) | 10 | 21 Nov 1969 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Carlos Teo Cruz | Decision (split) | 15 | 29 Jun 1968 | Estadio Quisqueya, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | Lost WBA, WBC and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Ismael Laguna | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 16 Aug 1967 | Shea Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBA, WBC and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Sugar Ramos | TKO | 4 | 1 Jul 1967 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Retained WBA and The Ring lightweight titles; Won vacant WBC lightweight title | |
| Win | Flash Elorde | TKO | 14 | 28 Nov 1966 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBA and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Sugar Ramos | TKO | 5 | 22 Oct 1966 | El Toreo, Mexico City, Mexico | Retained WBA, WBC and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Johnny Bizzarro | TKO | 12 | 20 Jun 1966 | Pittsburgh Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Retained WBA, WBC and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Draw | Nicolino Locche | Decision (majority) | 10 | 7 Apr 1966 | Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Win | Ismael Laguna | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 13 Nov 1965 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Won WBA, WBC and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Loss | Ismael Laguna | Decision (majority) | 15 | 10 Apr 1965 | Estadio Nacional de Panamá, Panama City, Panama | Lost WBA, WBC and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Dick Divola | TKO | 1 | 14 Dec 1964 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Kenny Lane | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 11 Apr 1964 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Retained WBA, WBC and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Flash Elorde | TKO | 14 | 15 Feb 1964 | Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila, Philippines | Retained WBA, WBC and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Maurice Cullen | Decision (points) | 10 | 22 Oct 1963 | Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England | ||
| Win | Pete Acera | TKO | 7 | 18 Sep 1963 | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | ||
| Win | Doug Vaillant | TKO | 13 | 7 Apr 1963 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Retained WBA and The Ring lightweight titles; Won inaugural WBC lightweight title | |
| Win | Teruo Kosaka | KO | 5 | 3 Dec 1962 | Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan | Retained NYSAC, WBA and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Kazuo Takayama | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Nov 1962 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | ||
| Win | Arthur Persley | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 1 Aug 1962 | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines | ||
| Win | Joe Brown | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 21 Apr 1962 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | Won NYSAC, NBA and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Paolo Rosi | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 18 Nov 1961 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Doug Vaillant | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2 Sep 1961 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Duilio Loi | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 10 May 1961 | San Siro, Milan, Italy | For NYSAC and NBA light welterweight titles | |
| Win | Cisco Andrade | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2 Feb 1961 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Duilio Loi | Decision (majority) | 15 | 1 Sep 1960 | San Siro, Milan, Italy | Lost NYSAC and NBA light welterweight titles | |
| Win | Duilio Loi | Decision (split) | 15 | 15 Jun 1960 | Cow Palace, San Francisco, California, U.S. | Retained NYSAC and NBA light welterweight titles | |
| Win | Battling Torres | KO | 10 | 4 Feb 1960 | Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Retained NYSAC and NBA light welterweight titles | |
| Win | Kenny Lane | TKO | 2 | 12 Jun 1959 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Won vacant NYSAC and NBA light welterweight titles | |
| Win | Len Matthews | TKO | 6 | 13 Apr 1959 | Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Kenny Lane | Decision (majority) | 10 | 31 Dec 1958 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Win | Dave Charnley | Decision (points) | 10 | 28 Oct 1958 | Harringay Arena, London, England | ||
| Win | Johnny Busso | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 Sep 1958 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Johnny Busso | Decision (split) | 10 | 27 Jun 1958 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Joey Lopes | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 9 May 1958 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tommy Tibbs | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Feb 1958 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Harry Bell | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 23 Sep 1957 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Felix Chiocca | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 May 1957 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ike Vaughn | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 May 1957 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Win | Lou Filippo | TKO | 7 | 9 Apr 1957 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | ||
| No contest | Lou Filippo | No contest | 9 | 2 Mar 1957 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | ||
| Win | Bobby Rogers | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 23 Jan 1957 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
| Win | Gale Kerwin | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 Dec 1956 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Philip Kim | TKO | 9 | 15 Dec 1956 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | ||
| Win | Mickey Northrup | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 27 Oct 1956 | Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tommy Salem | Decision (split) | 10 | 30 Jul 1956 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tommy Salem | Decision (points) | 6 | 25 May 1956 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ray Portilla | Decision (points) | 8 | 17 Feb 1956 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ray Portilla | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 9 Jan 1956 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Charley Titone | TKO | 2 | 10 Dec 1955 | Armory, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Lem Miller | Decision (points) | 8 | 12 Nov 1955 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Al Duarte | TKO | 4 | 29 Oct 1955 | Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Leroy Graham | KO | 2 | 3 Oct 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Hector Rodriguez | KO | 2 | 19 Sep 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Armand Bush | Decision (points) | 6 | 22 Aug 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tony DeCola | Decision (points) | 6 | 10 Aug 1955 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jimmy DeMura | Decision (points) | 6 | 24 Jun 1955 | War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Juan Pacheco | KO | 2 | 30 May 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Danny Roberts | KO | 3 | 13 May 1955 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Morris Hodnett | TKO | 1 | 28 Feb 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Harry Bell | KO | 1 | 14 Feb 1955 | St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, U.S. | Pro debut |
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