All boxersGaspar Ortega
“Indio”
Boxing · Retired131-39-6RECORD
69WINS BY KO / TKO
62WINS BY DECISION
176PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-3-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Gaspar Ortega |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Indio |
| Date of birth | 31 Oct 1935 |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Birthplace | Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico |
| Weight classes | Light middleweight, Welterweight |
| Height | 180 cm (5′11″) |
| Reach | 187 cm (74″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1953–1965 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (1960–1961) |
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Background
Mexican welterweight who turned professional at 17 and challenged Emile Griffith for the world welterweight title in 1961. He was elected to the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Emile Griffith | TKO | 12 | 0:48 | 3 Jun 1961 | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Loss | Carmen Basilio | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Jan 1961 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA | |
| Loss | Emile Griffith | Decision (split) | 10 | 12 Feb 1960 | New York, New York, USA |