Ismael Laguna losses
Over 11 years as a professional, Ismael Laguna has compiled a 65-9-1 (37) record, including seven title fights. He has nine losses against seven different opponents, four of them in title fights.
9. Ismael Laguna loses to Ken Buchanan in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 13, 1971 Ismael Laguna fought Ken Buchanan for the The Ring and WBA 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 loses to Eddie Linder via split decision
On June 22, 1971 Ismael Laguna faced Eddie Linder. Laguna was 27 years old with a record of 65-7-1, and Linder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Laguna was on a 2-fight winning streak. Laguna lost via split decision. Went the distance with Linder.
7. 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.
6. Ismael Laguna loses to Eugenio Espinoza via unanimous decision
On May 24, 1969 Ismael Laguna faced Eugenio Espinoza. Laguna was 25 years old with a record of 58-5-1, and Espinoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Laguna was on a 11-fight winning streak. Laguna lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Espinoza.
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.
4. Ismael Laguna loses to Gabriel Elorde via unanimous decision
On March 19, 1966 Ismael Laguna faced Gabriel Elorde in a lightweight bout. Laguna was 22 years old with a record of 41-3-1, and Elorde was 30 with a record of 78-19-2. Laguna was coming off a win and Elorde was on a 7-fight winning streak. Laguna lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Elorde.
3. 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.
2. Ismael Laguna loses to Vicente Saldívar via unanimous decision
On June 1, 1964 Ismael Laguna faced Vicente Saldívar in a featherweight bout. Laguna was 20 years old with a record of 34-1, and Saldívar was 21 with a record of 24-1. Laguna was on a 7-fight winning streak and Saldívar was on a 8-fight winning streak. Laguna lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Saldívar.
1. Ismael Laguna loses to Antonio Herrera via points decision
On June 7, 1963 Ismael Laguna faced Antonio Herrera. Laguna was 19 years old with a record of 27-0, and Herrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Laguna was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Laguna lost via points decision. Went the distance with Herrera.