Best fights of Ismael Laguna
Over 11 years as a professional, Ismael Laguna compiled a 65-9-1 (37) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ismael Laguna KOs Mando Ramos
On March 3, 1970 Ismael Laguna fought Mando Ramos for the undisputed lightweight title. Laguna was 26 years old with a record of 61-6-1, and Ramos was 21 with a record of 28-3. Laguna was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ramos was on a 6-fight winning streak. Laguna stopped Mando Ramos via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the undisputed lightweight champion.
2. Ismael Laguna defeats Carlos Ortiz
On April 10, 1965 Ismael Laguna fought Carlos Ortiz for the undisputed lightweight title. Laguna was 21 years old with a record of 38-2, and Ortiz was 28 with a record of 45-4. Laguna was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ortiz was on a 12-fight winning streak. Laguna won via majority decision. Crowned the undisputed lightweight champion.
3. Ismael Laguna loses to Ken Buchanan via split decision
On September 26, 1970 Ismael Laguna defended the undisputed lightweight title against Ken Buchanan. Laguna was 27 years old with a record of 63-6-1, and Buchanan was 25 with a record of 36-1. Laguna was on a 5-fight winning streak and Buchanan was on a 3-fight winning streak. Laguna lost via split decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Buchanan.
4. Ismael Laguna KOs Guts Ishimatsu
On June 6, 1970 Ismael Laguna defended the undisputed lightweight title against Guts Ishimatsu. Laguna was 26 years old with a record of 62-6-1, and Ishimatsu was 21 with a record of 16-5-4. Both Laguna and Ishimatsu were on a 4-fight winning streak. Laguna stopped Guts Ishimatsu via TKO in the 13th round. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Ismael Laguna loses to Carlos Ortiz in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On August 16, 1967 Ismael Laguna fought Carlos Ortiz for the undisputed lightweight title. It was their third meeting. Laguna was 24 years old with a record of 47-4-1, and Ortiz was 30 with a record of 50-5-1. Laguna was on a 6-fight winning streak and Ortiz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Laguna lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ortiz.
6. Ismael Laguna loses to Carlos Ortiz in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 13, 1965 Ismael Laguna defended the undisputed lightweight title against Carlos Ortiz. It was their second meeting. Laguna was 22 years old with a record of 40-2-1, and Ortiz was 29 with a record of 45-5. Ortiz was coming off a loss. Laguna lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Ortiz.
7. Ismael Laguna loses to Ken Buchanan in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 13, 1971 Ismael Laguna fought Ken Buchanan for the WBA and The Ring lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Laguna was 28 years old with a record of 65-8-1, and Buchanan was 26 with a record of 40-1. Laguna was coming off a loss, while Buchanan was on a 7-fight winning streak. Laguna lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Buchanan.
8. Ismael Laguna KOs Jose Luis Vallejo
On January 24, 1970 Ismael Laguna faced Jose Luis Vallejo in a lightweight bout. Laguna was 26 years old with a record of 60-6-1, and Vallejo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Laguna was on a 2-fight winning streak. Laguna stopped Jose Luis Vallejo via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Ismael Laguna KOs Curly Aguirre
On March 2, 1969 Ismael Laguna faced Curly Aguirre in a lightweight bout. Laguna was 25 years old with a record of 56-5-1, and Aguirre was 0 with a record of 0-0. Laguna was on a 9-fight winning streak. Laguna stopped Curly Aguirre via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Ismael Laguna KOs Vicente Rivas
On April 1, 1967 Ismael Laguna faced Vicente Rivas in a lightweight bout. Laguna was 23 years old with a record of 45-4-1, and Rivas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Laguna was on a 4-fight winning streak. Laguna stopped Vicente Rivas via KO in the 5th round.