Best fights of Ismael Laguna
Over 11 years as a professional, Ismael Laguna has compiled a 65-9-1 (37) record, including seven title fights. Here are his 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 draws with Nicolino Locche
On July 17, 1965 Ismael Laguna faced Nicolino Locche in a lightweight bout. Laguna was 22 years old with a record of 40-2, and Locche was 25 with a record of 57-2-11. Laguna was on a 6-fight winning streak and Locche was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
4. 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.
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.
