| Manuel Ortiz | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Manuel Ortiz |
| Rated at | Bantamweight |
| Nationality |  American |
| Birth date | July 2, 1916 |
| Birth place | El Centro, CA |
| Death date | May 31, 1970 (aged 53) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 129 |
| Wins | 96 |
| Wins by KO | 49 |
| Losses | 30 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Manuel Ortiz was one of the very best boxers of the 1940s, and was named to Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years. The term bantamweight usually refers to a class in Boxing or boxers who weigh between 112 and 118 pounds (between 51 and 54 Kilograms The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. An Orthodox stance in combat sports such as boxing and karate refers to someone who boxes right-handed as opposed to a left-handed fighter who is referred to as a Southpaw. In 2002, Ring Magazine published a list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years in Boxing, as voted by the magazine's writers
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Amateur career
Ortiz, who was of Mexican American descent, started an amateur career in 1937. See also History of Mexican-Americans Mexican Americans are Americans of Mexican ancestry [1] Within a year, Ortiz won the Southern California Amateur Flyweight Title, the Golden Gloves Title, and the National AAU title in Boston. For the honor in Major League Baseball, see Gold Glove. The Golden Gloves is the name given to annual competitions for Amateur He also defeated Chief Lopez, who was an Olympic runner-up, and Bobby Hager twice. In their first fight, Ortiz decked Hager 17 times. In their second match, Ortiz decked Hager twenty times.
Professional career
Ortiz turned pro in 1938 and in 1942 won the World Bantamweight Title by beating Lou Salica. Louis ("Lou" Salica (born November 16, 1912 &ndash died January 30, 2002) was an American boxer, who won the He defended the title 15 times before losing to Harold Dade in 1947. Harold Dade ( 1923-03-24 in Chicago IL – 1962-07-17) was an American boxer and Bantamweight champion He regained the title in a rematch later in the year, and defended the title five more times before losing the belt to Vic Toweel in 1950. Victor Anthony Toweel ( January 12 1929 &ndash August 15 2008) was a South African boxer and former undisputed World bantamweight He retired 5 years later in 1955.
Outside the Ring
- Ortiz made a very brief appearance in a gym scene in the 1947 movie Killer McCoy.
- Ortiz served in the U. S. Army.
- Ortiz died from cirrhosis of the liver after a long illness in 1970.
| Preceded by Lou Salica |
World Bantamweight Champion 7 Aug 1942– 6 Jan 1947 |
Succeeded by Harold Dade |
| Preceded by Harold Dade |
World Bantamweight Champion 11 Mar 1937– 31 May 1950 |
Succeeded by Vic Toweel |
External links
Louis ("Lou" Salica (born November 16, 1912 &ndash died January 30, 2002) was an American boxer, who won the This is a chronological List of World Bantamweight Boxing Champions, as recognized by four of the better-known sanctioning organizations The World Boxing Association Harold Dade ( 1923-03-24 in Chicago IL – 1962-07-17) was an American boxer and Bantamweight champion Harold Dade ( 1923-03-24 in Chicago IL – 1962-07-17) was an American boxer and Bantamweight champion This is a chronological List of World Bantamweight Boxing Champions, as recognized by four of the better-known sanctioning organizations The World Boxing Association Victor Anthony Toweel ( January 12 1929 &ndash August 15 2008) was a South African boxer and former undisputed World bantamweightDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic