Best fights of Manuel Ortiz
Over 18 years as a professional, Manuel Ortiz has compiled a 100-28-3 (54) record, including 28 title fights across six weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Manuel Ortiz loses to Willie Pep via unanimous decision
On July 17, 1944 Manuel Ortiz faced Willie Pep in a lightweight bout. Ortiz was 28 years old with a record of 59-11-2, and Pep was 21 with a record of 74-1. Ortiz was on a 28-fight winning streak and Pep was on a 12-fight winning streak. Ortiz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pep.
2. Manuel Ortiz KOs Luis Castillo
On September 12, 1944 Manuel Ortiz defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Luis Castillo. Ortiz was 28 years old with a record of 60-12-2, and Castillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was coming off a win. Ortiz stopped Luis Castillo via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
3. Manuel Ortiz KOs Kenny Lindsay in their 3rd fight
On May 25, 1946 Manuel Ortiz defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Kenny Lindsay. It was their third meeting. Ortiz was 29 years old with a record of 72-12-3, and Lindsay was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was coming off a win. Ortiz stopped Kenny Lindsay via KO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
4. Manuel Ortiz KOs Leonardo Lopez in their 3rd fight
On October 1, 1943 Manuel Ortiz defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Leonardo Lopez. It was their third meeting. Ortiz was 27 years old with a record of 53-11-2, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was on a 22-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Leonardo Lopez via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
5. Manuel Ortiz KOs Memo Valero
On July 4, 1948 Manuel Ortiz defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Memo Valero. Ortiz was 32 years old with a record of 80-15-3, and Valero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Memo Valero via KO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
6. Manuel Ortiz KOs Luis Castillo in their 2nd fight
On November 14, 1944 Manuel Ortiz defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Luis Castillo. It was their second meeting. Ortiz was 28 years old with a record of 62-12-2, and Castillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Luis Castillo via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
7. Manuel Ortiz KOs Jackie Jurich in their 4th fight
On June 10, 1946 Manuel Ortiz defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Jackie Jurich. It was their fourth meeting. Ortiz was 29 years old with a record of 73-12-3, and Jurich was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Jackie Jurich via KO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
8. Manuel Ortiz KOs Lupe Cordoza in their 2nd fight
On April 28, 1943 Manuel Ortiz defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Lupe Cordoza. It was their second meeting. Ortiz was 26 years old with a record of 47-11-2, and Cordoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was on a 16-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Lupe Cordoza via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
9. Manuel Ortiz KOs Joe Robleto in their 4th fight
On July 12, 1943 Manuel Ortiz defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Joe Robleto. It was their fourth meeting. Ortiz was 27 years old with a record of 50-11-2, and Robleto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was on a 19-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Joe Robleto via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
10. Manuel Ortiz KOs Luis Castillo in their 3rd fight
On February 25, 1946 Manuel Ortiz defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Luis Castillo. It was their third meeting. Ortiz was 29 years old with a record of 70-12-2, and Castillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ortiz was on a 11-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Luis Castillo via KO in the 13th round. Defended the titles.