Manuel Ortiz Record & Stats

Fight Record

World Titles

Ortiz was a bantamweight world champion. He held two world titles at the bantamweight weight division, both of which were lineal championship wins.

Career Summary

Manuel Ortiz' professional boxing career spanned more than 17 years — from 1938 to 1955.

Ortiz made his professional boxing debut against Benny Goldberg at the age of 21 on February 25, 1938, losing to Goldberg via 4 round PTS. He went on to win 9 consecutive fights after this loss, which included 4 wins via stoppage.

Ortiz had his first world title fight at the age of 26 on August 7, 1942 after 51 professional fights, against Lou Salica for the bantamweight NBA and The Ring titles. He defeated Salica via 12 round unanimous decision to become the bantamweight champion of the world.

He was a one-time unified bantamweight world champion, and won two world titles at bantamweight. For all the details about Ortiz' world title wins and defenses refer to "Manuel Ortiz World Titles".

Some of Ortiz' best fights and notable victories include wins over Lou Salica, Lupe Cordoza, Joe Robleto, Leonardo Lopez, Luis Castillo, Kenny Lindsay, and Jackie Jurich.

Ortiz had a total of 28 losses in his professional boxing career.

His last professional fight was a non-title bout against Enrique Esqueda at 39 years of age, on December 10, 1955. Ortiz lost the fight via 10 round PTS.

Career Highlights

Ortiz fought a total of 131 times during his professional career, which includes 23 world-title fights at the bantamweight division. He was among the very best of his generation and put on some incredible performances in his fights. These 11 fights are the highlight of his career.

• August 7, 1942: Ortiz wins his first world titles by defeating Lou Salica via 12 round unanimous decision. He is now the NBA and The Ring bantamweight world champion.

• March 10, 1943: Ortiz becomes a unified bantamweight world champion by beating Lou Salica via 11th round TKO. He now holds the NBA, The Ring, and NYSAC bantamweight world-champion belts.

• April 28, 1943: Ortiz successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Lupe Cordoza, winning the fight via 6th round KO.

• July 12, 1943: Ortiz successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Joe Robleto, winning the fight via 7th round TKO.

• October 1, 1943: Ortiz successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Leonardo Lopez, winning the fight via 4th round KO.

• September 12, 1944: Ortiz successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Luis Castillo, winning the fight via 4th round TKO.

• November 14, 1944: Ortiz successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Luis Castillo, winning the fight via 9th round TKO.

• May 22, 1946: Ortiz successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Kenny Lindsay, winning the fight via 5th round KO.

• June 10, 1946: Ortiz successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Jackie Jurich, winning the fight via 11th round KO.

• March 11, 1947: Ortiz wins the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles from Harold Dade, by beating Dade via 15 round unanimous decision.

• July 4, 1948: Ortiz successfully defends the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Memo Valero, winning the fight via 8th round KO.

Manuel Ortiz Fights

The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Ortiz' boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his last fight against Enrique Esqueda, and all the other wins and losses of his career.

1. loss

   #131

   Manuel Ortiz vs. Enrique Esqueda

   On December 10, 1955, a 39-year old Manuel Ortiz (100-27-3, 54 KO) fought Enrique Esqueda in his 131st professional fight. He lost to Esqueda via 10th round PTS.

2. win

   #130

   Manuel Ortiz vs. Papelero Sanchez

   On August 16, 1955, a 39-year old Manuel Ortiz (99-27-3, 53 KO) fought Papelero Sanchez in his 130th professional fight. He defeated Sanchez via 3rd round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

3. win

   #129

   Manuel Ortiz vs. Memo Valero III

   On July 22, 1955, in their 3rd fight, a a 39-year old Manuel Ortiz (98-27-3, 52 KO) fought Memo Valero in his 129th professional fight. He defeated Valero via 3rd round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

4. win

   #128

   Manuel Ortiz vs. Manuel Hernandez II

   On June 10, 1955, in their 2nd fight, a a 38-year old Manuel Ortiz (97-27-3, 51 KO) fought Manuel Hernandez in his 128th professional fight. He defeated Hernandez via 4th round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

5. win

   #127

   Manuel Ortiz vs. Manuel Hernandez

   On March 13, 1953, a 36-year old Manuel Ortiz (96-27-3, 50 KO) fought Manuel Hernandez in his 127th professional fight. He defeated Hernandez via 6th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

6. loss

   #126

   Manuel Ortiz vs. Eddie Chavez II

   On September 3, 1951, in their 2nd fight, a a 35-year old Manuel Ortiz (96-26-3, 50 KO) fought Eddie Chavez in his 126th professional fight. He lost to Chavez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a three-fight losing streak.

7. loss

   #125

   Manuel Ortiz vs. Jackie Graves

   On July 17, 1951, a 35-year old Manuel Ortiz (96-25-3, 50 KO) fought Jackie Graves in his 125th professional fight. He lost to Graves via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

8. loss

   #124

   Manuel Ortiz vs. Tirso Del Rosario II

   On June 2, 1951, in their 2nd fight, a a 34-year old Manuel Ortiz (96-24-3, 50 KO) fought Tirso Del Rosario in his 124th professional fight. He lost to Rosario via 10th round PTS.

9. win

   #123

   Manuel Ortiz vs. Bonnie Espinosa

   On March 3, 1951, a 34-year old Manuel Ortiz (95-24-3, 49 KO) fought Bonnie Espinosa in his 123rd professional fight. He defeated Espinosa via 8th round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

10. loss

    #122

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Lauro Salas III

    On January 26, 1951, in their 3rd fight, a a 34-year old Manuel Ortiz (95-23-3, 49 KO) fought Lauro Salas in his 122nd professional fight. He lost to Salas via 10th round majority decision. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

11. loss

    #121

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Eddie Chavez

    On December 5, 1950, a 34-year old Manuel Ortiz (95-22-3, 49 KO) fought Eddie Chavez in his 121st professional fight. He lost to Chavez via 10th round split-decision.

12. win

    #120

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Jackie McCoy

    On November 10, 1950, a 34-year old Manuel Ortiz (94-22-3, 49 KO) fought Jackie McCoy in his 120th professional fight. He defeated McCoy via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

13. loss

    The Ring

    #119

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Vic Toweel

    On May 31, 1950, a 33-year old Manuel Ortiz (94-21-3, 49 KO) faced Vic Toweel in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He lost to Toweel via 15th round PTS and lost the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles.

14. win

    #118

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Harold Dade III

    On March 7, 1950, in their 3rd fight, a a 33-year old Manuel Ortiz (93-21-3, 49 KO) fought Harold Dade in his 118th professional fight. He defeated Dade via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

15. win

    #117

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Theo Medina

    On November 14, 1949, a 33-year old Manuel Ortiz (92-21-3, 49 KO) fought Theo Medina in his 117th professional fight. He defeated Medina via 10th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

16. win

    #116

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Jackie Paterson

    On October 26, 1949, a 33-year old Manuel Ortiz (91-21-3, 49 KO) fought Jackie Paterson in his 116th professional fight. He defeated Paterson via 10th round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

17. loss

    #115

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Ronnie Clayton

    On October 3, 1949, a 33-year old Manuel Ortiz (91-20-3, 49 KO) fought Ronnie Clayton in his 115th professional fight. He lost to Clayton via 10th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

18. loss

    #114

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Jimmy Cooper

    On August 29, 1949, a 33-year old Manuel Ortiz (91-19-3, 49 KO) fought Jimmy Cooper in his 114th professional fight. He lost to Cooper via 10th round majority decision.

19. win

    #113

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Tony Vazquez

    On July 23, 1949, a 33-year old Manuel Ortiz (90-19-3, 48 KO) fought Tony Vazquez in his 113rd professional fight. He defeated Vazquez via 4th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

20. win

    #112

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Memo Valero II

    On July 16, 1949, in their 2nd fight, a a 33-year old Manuel Ortiz (89-19-3, 47 KO) fought Memo Valero in his 112nd professional fight. He defeated Valero via 7th round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

21. win

    #111

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Leonardo Lopez IV

    On July 9, 1949, in their 4th fight, a a 33-year old Manuel Ortiz (88-19-3, 46 KO) fought Leonardo Lopez in his 111st professional fight. He defeated Lopez via 5th round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

22. win

    #110

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Beto Carvajal

    On June 29, 1949, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (87-19-3, 46 KO) fought Beto Carvajal in his 110th professional fight. He defeated Carvajal via 10th round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

23. loss

    #109

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Beto Couary

    On June 25, 1949, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (87-18-3, 46 KO) fought Beto Couary in his 109th professional fight. He lost to Couary via 10th round PTS.

24. win

    #108

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Pinky Peralta

    On May 20, 1949, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (86-18-3, 45 KO) fought Pinky Peralta in his 108th professional fight. He defeated Peralta via 5th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

25. win

    #107

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Baby Mickey

    On May 15, 1949, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (85-18-3, 44 KO) fought Baby Mickey in his 107th professional fight. He defeated Mickey via 5th round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

26. win

    #106

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Lauro Salas II

    On April 26, 1949, in their 2nd fight, a a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (84-18-3, 44 KO) fought Lauro Salas in his 106th professional fight. He defeated Salas via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

27. loss

    #105

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Henry Davis II

    On March 29, 1949, in their 2nd fight, a a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (84-17-3, 44 KO) fought Henry Davis in his 105th professional fight. He lost to Davis via 10th round unanimous decision.

28. win

    The Ring

    #104

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Dado Marino

    On March 1, 1949, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (83-17-3, 44 KO) faced Dado Marino in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Marino via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

29. win

    #103

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Jose Cardenas

    On January 1, 1949, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (82-17-3, 44 KO) fought Jose Cardenas in his 103rd professional fight. He defeated Cardenas via 10th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

30. loss

    #102

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Maxie Docusen

    On December 14, 1948, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (82-16-3, 44 KO) fought Maxie Docusen in his 102nd professional fight. He lost to Docusen via 10th round unanimous decision.

31. win

    #101

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Buddy Jacklich

    On October 29, 1948, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (81-16-3, 43 KO) fought Buddy Jacklich in his 101st professional fight. He defeated Jacklich via 8th round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

32. loss

    #100

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Lauro Salas

    On September 28, 1948, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (81-15-3, 43 KO) fought Lauro Salas in his 100th professional fight. He lost to Salas via 10th round unanimous decision.

33. win

    The Ring

    #99

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Memo Valero

    On July 4, 1948, a 32-year old Manuel Ortiz (80-15-3, 42 KO) faced Memo Valero in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Valero via 8th round KO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

34. win

    #98

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Henry Davis

    On May 25, 1948, a 31-year old Manuel Ortiz (79-15-3, 42 KO) fought Henry Davis in his 98th professional fight. He defeated Davis via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

35. win

    #97

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Joey Dolan

    On April 27, 1948, a 31-year old Manuel Ortiz (78-15-3, 41 KO) fought Joey Dolan in his 97th professional fight. He defeated Dolan via 6th round RTD. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

36. win

    The Ring

    #96

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Tirso Del Rosario

    On December 20, 1947, a 31-year old Manuel Ortiz (77-15-3, 41 KO) faced Tirso Del Rosario in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Rosario via 15th round PTS to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

37. loss

    #95

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Manny Ortega

    On October 15, 1947, a 31-year old Manuel Ortiz (77-14-3, 41 KO) fought Manny Ortega in his 95th professional fight. He lost to Ortega via 8th round TKO.

38. win

    The Ring

    #94

    Manuel Ortiz vs. David Kui Kong Young III

    On May 30, 1947, in their 3rd fight, a a 30-year old Manuel Ortiz (76-14-3, 41 KO) faced David Kui Kong Young in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Young via 15th round split-decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

39. win

    The Ring

    #93

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Harold Dade II

    On March 11, 1947, in their 2nd fight, a a 30-year old Manuel Ortiz (75-14-3, 41 KO) faced Harold Dade for Dade's NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He defeated Dade via 15th round unanimous decision to win the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

40. loss

    The Ring

    #92

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Harold Dade

    On January 6, 1947, a 30-year old Manuel Ortiz (75-13-3, 41 KO) faced Harold Dade in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He lost to Dade via 15th round unanimous decision and lost the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

41. loss

    #91

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Carlos Chavez V

    On October 22, 1946, in their 5th fight, a a 30-year old Manuel Ortiz (75-12-3, 41 KO) fought Carlos Chavez in his 91st professional fight. He lost to Chavez via 12th round unanimous decision.

42. win

    #90

    Manuel Ortiz vs. David Kui Kong Young II

    On July 12, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 30-year old Manuel Ortiz (74-12-3, 40 KO) fought David Kui Kong Young in his 90th professional fight. He defeated Young via 7th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

43. win

    The Ring

    #89

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Jackie Jurich IV

    On June 10, 1946, in their 4th fight, a a 29-year old Manuel Ortiz (73-12-3, 39 KO) faced Jackie Jurich in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Jurich via 11th round KO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

44. win

    The Ring

    #88

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Kenny Lindsay III

    On May 22, 1946, in their 3rd fight, a a 29-year old Manuel Ortiz (72-12-3, 38 KO) faced Kenny Lindsay in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Lindsay via 5th round KO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

45. win

    #87

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Horace Leftwich II

    On April 22, 1946, in their 2nd fight, a a 29-year old Manuel Ortiz (71-12-3, 38 KO) fought Horace Leftwich in his 87th professional fight. He defeated Leftwich via 10th round unanimous decision.

46. draw

    #86

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Carlos Chávez IV

    On March 19, 1946, in their 4th fight, a a 29-year old Manuel Ortiz (71-12-2, 38 KO) fought Carlos Chávez in his 86th professional fight. He had a draw with Chávez via 15th round PTS.

47. win

    The Ring

    #85

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Luis Castillo III

    On February 25, 1946, in their 3rd fight, a a 29-year old Manuel Ortiz (70-12-2, 37 KO) faced Luis Castillo in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Castillo via 13th round KO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

48. win

    #84

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Eli Golindo

    On February 15, 1946, a 29-year old Manuel Ortiz (69-12-2, 36 KO) fought Eli Golindo in his 84th professional fight. He defeated Golindo via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

49. win

    #83

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Proctor Heinhold

    On November 20, 1945, a 29-year old Manuel Ortiz (68-12-2, 36 KO) fought Proctor Heinhold in his 83rd professional fight. He defeated Heinhold via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

50. win

    #82

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Jose Andreas

    On November 12, 1945, a 29-year old Manuel Ortiz (67-12-2, 36 KO) fought Jose Andreas in his 82nd professional fight. He defeated Andreas via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

51. win

    #81

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Horace Leftwich

    On November 2, 1945, a 29-year old Manuel Ortiz (66-12-2, 36 KO) fought Horace Leftwich in his 81st professional fight. He defeated Leftwich via 10th round PTS. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

52. win

    #80

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Bert White

    On January 26, 1945, a 28-year old Manuel Ortiz (65-12-2, 35 KO) fought Bert White in his 80th professional fight. He defeated White via 7th round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

53. win

    #79

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Jose Gonzalez

    On January 12, 1945, a 28-year old Manuel Ortiz (64-12-2, 35 KO) fought Jose Gonzalez in his 79th professional fight. He defeated Gonzalez via 10th round majority decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

54. win

    #78

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Lorenzo Safora

    On November 22, 1944, a 28-year old Manuel Ortiz (63-12-2, 35 KO) fought Lorenzo Safora in his 78th professional fight. He defeated Safora via 10th round PTS. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.

55. win

    The Ring

    #77

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Luis Castillo II

    On November 14, 1944, in their 2nd fight, a a 28-year old Manuel Ortiz (62-12-2, 34 KO) faced Luis Castillo in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Castillo via 9th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

56. win

    #76

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Carlos Chávez III

    On September 30, 1944, in their 3rd fight, a a 28-year old Manuel Ortiz (61-12-2, 34 KO) fought Carlos Chávez in his 76th professional fight. He defeated Chávez via 10th round split-decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

57. win

    The Ring

    #75

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Luis Castillo

    On September 12, 1944, a 28-year old Manuel Ortiz (60-12-2, 33 KO) faced Luis Castillo in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Castillo via 4th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

58. win

    #74

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Enrique Bolanos

    On August 29, 1944, a 28-year old Manuel Ortiz (59-12-2, 32 KO) fought Enrique Bolanos in his 74th professional fight. He defeated Bolanos via 6th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

59. loss

    #73

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Willie Pep

    On July 17, 1944, a 28-year old Manuel Ortiz (59-11-2, 32 KO) fought fellow American boxer Willie Pep, who was 21 years old with a record of 74-1. Pep was on a 12-fight win streak with 24 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Pep had a 5 cm reach advantage over Ortiz. Coming into this fight, Pep had a single loss, but had never been stopped.

    Ortiz lost to Pep via 10 round unanimous decision. His 28-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.

60. win

    #72

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Larry Bolvin

    On June 29, 1944, a 27-year old Manuel Ortiz (58-11-2, 32 KO) fought Larry Bolvin in his 72nd professional fight. He defeated Bolvin via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 28-fight winning streak.

61. win

    #71

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Pee Wee Lewis

    On May 19, 1944, a 27-year old Manuel Ortiz (57-11-2, 31 KO) fought Pee Wee Lewis in his 71st professional fight. He defeated Lewis via 9th round TKO. He is now on a 27-fight winning streak.

62. win

    The Ring

    #70

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Tony Olivera IV

    On April 4, 1944, in their 4th fight, a a 27-year old Manuel Ortiz (56-11-2, 31 KO) faced Tony Olivera in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Olivera via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 26-fight winning streak.

63. win

    The Ring

    #69

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Ernesto Aguilar

    On March 14, 1944, a 27-year old Manuel Ortiz (55-11-2, 31 KO) faced Ernesto Aguilar in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Aguilar via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 25-fight winning streak.

64. win

    The Ring

    #68

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Benny Goldberg III

    On November 23, 1943, in their 3rd fight, a a 27-year old Manuel Ortiz (54-11-2, 31 KO) faced Benny Goldberg in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Goldberg via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak.

65. win

    The Ring

    #67

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Leonardo Lopez III

    On October 1, 1943, in their 3rd fight, a a 27-year old Manuel Ortiz (53-11-2, 30 KO) faced Leonardo Lopez in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Lopez via 4th round KO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

66. win

    #66

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Fillo Gonzalez

    On September 4, 1943, a 27-year old Manuel Ortiz (52-11-2, 29 KO) fought Fillo Gonzalez in his 66th professional fight. He defeated Gonzalez via 5th round KO. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak.

67. win

    #65

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Leonardo Lopez II

    On August 13, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 27-year old Manuel Ortiz (51-11-2, 29 KO) fought Leonardo Lopez in his 65th professional fight. He defeated Lopez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak.

68. win

    The Ring

    #64

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Joe Robleto IV

    On July 12, 1943, in their 4th fight, a a 27-year old Manuel Ortiz (50-11-2, 28 KO) faced Joe Robleto in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Robleto via 7th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

69. win

    #63

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Tony Olivera III

    On June 25, 1943, in their 3rd fight, a a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (49-11-2, 27 KO) fought Tony Olivera in his 63rd professional fight. He defeated Olivera via 7th round TKO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak.

70. win

    The Ring

    #62

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Joe Robleto III

    On May 26, 1943, in their 3rd fight, a a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (48-11-2, 27 KO) faced Joe Robleto in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Robleto via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak.

71. win

    The Ring

    #61

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Lupe Cordoza II

    On April 28, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (47-11-2, 26 KO) faced Lupe Cordoza in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Cordoza via 6th round KO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.

72. win

    #60

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Joe Robleto II

    On April 16, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (46-11-2, 26 KO) fought Joe Robleto in his 60th professional fight. He defeated Robleto via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.

73. win

    #59

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Pedro Ramirez

    On April 2, 1943, a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (45-11-2, 25 KO) fought Pedro Ramirez in his 59th professional fight. He defeated Ramirez via 6th round KO. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

74. win

    The Ring

    #58

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Lou Salica III

    On March 10, 1943, in their 3rd fight, a a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (44-11-2, 24 KO) faced Lou Salica in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Salica via 11th round TKO to win the vacant NYSAC bantamweight title and retain the NBA and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

75. win

    The Ring

    #57

    Manuel Ortiz vs. George Freitas

    On January 27, 1943, a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (43-11-2, 23 KO) faced George Freitas in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Freitas via 10th round TKO to retain the NBA and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.

76. win

    The Ring

    #56

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Kenny Lindsay II

    On January 1, 1943, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (42-11-2, 23 KO) faced Kenny Lindsay in a bantamweight title-defense fight. He defeated Lindsay via 10th round unanimous decision to retain the NBA and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.

77. win

    #55

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Nat Corum II

    On October 30, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (41-11-2, 22 KO) fought Nat Corum in his 55th professional fight. He defeated Corum via 6th round TKO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.

78. win

    #54

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Nat Corum

    On October 9, 1942, a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (40-11-2, 22 KO) fought Nat Corum in his 54th professional fight. He defeated Corum via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.

79. win

    #53

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Bobby Carroll

    On September 25, 1942, a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (39-11-2, 21 KO) fought Bobby Carroll in his 53rd professional fight. He defeated Carroll via 5th round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

80. win

    The Ring

    #52

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Lou Salica II

    On August 7, 1942, in his 52nd professional fight, a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (38-11-2, 21 KO) had his first world title fight against Lou Salica for Salica's NBA and Ring Magazine bantamweight belts. He defeated Salica via 12th round unanimous decision to win the NBA and Ring Magazine bantamweight titles. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

81. win

    #51

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Elwood Romero II

    On July 3, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a a 26-year old Manuel Ortiz (37-11-2, 20 KO) fought Elwood Romero in his 51st professional fight. He defeated Romero via 6th round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

82. win

    #50

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Leonardo Lopez

    On May 30, 1942, a 25-year old Manuel Ortiz (36-11-2, 19 KO) fought Leonardo Lopez in his 50th professional fight. He defeated Lopez via 10th round TKO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

83. win

    #49

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Kenny Lindsay

    On May 8, 1942, a 25-year old Manuel Ortiz (35-11-2, 18 KO) fought Kenny Lindsay in his 49th professional fight. He defeated Lindsay via 6th round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

84. win

    #48

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Little Pancho

    On March 6, 1942, a 25-year old Manuel Ortiz (34-11-2, 17 KO) fought Little Pancho in his 48th professional fight. He defeated Pancho via 7th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

85. win

    #47

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Tony Olivera II

    On January 2, 1942, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Manuel Ortiz (33-11-2, 17 KO) fought Tony Olivera in his 47th professional fight. He defeated Olivera via 10th round majority decision. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

86. win

    #46

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Johnny Grady

    On November 21, 1941, a 25-year old Manuel Ortiz (32-11-2, 17 KO) fought Johnny Grady in his 46th professional fight. He defeated Grady via 8th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

87. win

    #45

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Donnie Maes II

    On November 7, 1941, in their 2nd fight, a a 25-year old Manuel Ortiz (31-11-2, 17 KO) fought Donnie Maes in his 45th professional fight. He defeated Maes via 10th round split-decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

88. loss

    #44

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Tony Olivera

    On August 8, 1941, a 25-year old Manuel Ortiz (31-10-2, 17 KO) fought Tony Olivera in his 44th professional fight. He lost to Olivera via 10th round PTS.

89. win

    #43

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Lou Transparenti

    On June 6, 1941, a 24-year old Manuel Ortiz (30-10-2, 16 KO) fought Lou Transparenti in his 43rd professional fight. He defeated Transparenti via 7th round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

90. win

    #42

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Chucho Llanes

    On May 14, 1941, a 24-year old Manuel Ortiz (29-10-2, 16 KO) fought Chucho Llanes in his 42nd professional fight. He defeated Llanes via 8th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

91. win

    #41

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Carlos Chávez II

    On May 9, 1941, in their 2nd fight, a a 24-year old Manuel Ortiz (28-10-2, 16 KO) fought Carlos Chávez in his 41st professional fight. He defeated Chávez via 10th round PTS.

92. draw

    #40

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Carlos Chávez

    On April 4, 1941, a 24-year old Manuel Ortiz (28-10-1, 16 KO) fought Carlos Chávez in his 40th professional fight. He had a draw with Chávez via 10th round PTS.

93. win

    #39

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Lupe Cordoza

    On March 14, 1941, a 24-year old Manuel Ortiz (27-10-1, 15 KO) fought Lupe Cordoza in his 39th professional fight. He defeated Cordoza via 8th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.

94. win

    #38

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Joe Robleto

    On February 11, 1941, a 24-year old Manuel Ortiz (26-10-1, 14 KO) fought Joe Robleto in his 38th professional fight. He defeated Robleto via 6th round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.

95. win

    #37

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Rush Dalma

    On January 10, 1941, a 24-year old Manuel Ortiz (25-10-1, 13 KO) fought Rush Dalma in his 37th professional fight. He defeated Dalma via 3rd round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.

96. win

    #36

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Carlos Manzano

    On October 26, 1940, a 24-year old Manuel Ortiz (24-10-1, 12 KO) fought Carlos Manzano in his 36th professional fight. He defeated Manzano via 6th round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

97. win

    #35

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Panchito Villa III

    On October 10, 1940, in their 3rd fight, a a 24-year old Manuel Ortiz (23-10-1, 11 KO) fought Panchito Villa in his 35th professional fight. He defeated Villa via 7th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

98. loss

    #34

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Panchito Villa II

    On May 18, 1940, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (23-9-1, 11 KO) fought Panchito Villa in his 34th professional fight. He lost to Villa via 10th round PTS.

99. win

    #33

    Manuel Ortiz vs. Panchito Villa

    On April 20, 1940, a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (22-9-1, 11 KO) fought Panchito Villa in his 33rd professional fight. He defeated Villa via 10th round PTS. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

100. win

     #32

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Jackie Jurich III

     On April 5, 1940, in their 3rd fight, a a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (21-9-1, 10 KO) fought Jackie Jurich in his 32nd professional fight. He defeated Jurich via 9th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

101. win

     #31

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Andy Vasquez

     On March 21, 1940, a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (20-9-1, 9 KO) fought Andy Vasquez in his 31st professional fight. He defeated Vasquez via 5th round TKO.

102. draw

     #30

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Little Dado

     On January 30, 1940, a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (20-9, 9 KO) fought Little Dado in his 30th professional fight. He had a draw with Dado via 10th round PTS.

103. win

     #29

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Elwood Romero

     On December 14, 1939, a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (19-9, 9 KO) fought Elwood Romero in his 29th professional fight. He defeated Romero via 10th round PTS. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

104. win

     #28

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Cyril Joseph

     On December 5, 1939, a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (18-9, 8 KO) fought Cyril Joseph in his 28th professional fight. He defeated Joseph via 5th round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

105. win

     #27

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Horace Mann

     On October 24, 1939, a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (17-9, 8 KO) fought Horace Mann in his 27th professional fight. He defeated Mann via 10th round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

106. loss

     #26

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Donnie Maes

     On October 17, 1939, a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (17-8, 8 KO) fought Donnie Maes in his 26th professional fight. He lost to Maes via 10th round PTS. He is now on a four-fight losing streak.

107. loss

     #25

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Lou Salica

     On September 15, 1939, a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (17-7, 8 KO) fought Lou Salica in his 25th professional fight. He lost to Salica via 10th round PTS. He is now on a three-fight losing streak.

108. loss

     #24

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Bobby Leyvas

     On August 8, 1939, a 23-year old Manuel Ortiz (17-6, 8 KO) fought Bobby Leyvas in his 24th professional fight. He lost to Leyvas via 10th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

109. loss

     #23

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Jackie Jurich II

     On June 9, 1939, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (17-5, 8 KO) fought Jackie Jurich in his 23rd professional fight. He lost to Jurich via 10th round PTS.

110. win

     #22

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Sammy LaPorte II

     On May 4, 1939, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (16-5, 7 KO) fought Sammy LaPorte in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated LaPorte via 7th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

111. win

     #21

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Tommy Cobb

     On April 11, 1939, a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (15-5, 7 KO) fought Tommy Cobb in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Cobb via 10th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

112. win

     #20

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Jackie Jurich

     On March 14, 1939, a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (14-5, 6 KO) fought Jackie Jurich in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Jurich via 7th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

113. loss

     #19

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Small Montana

     On January 2, 1939, a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (14-4, 6 KO) fought Small Montana in his 19th professional fight. He lost to Montana via 10th round PTS.

114. win

     #18

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Bernie Reyes

     On December 6, 1938, a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (13-4, 6 KO) fought Bernie Reyes in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Reyes via 10th round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

115. loss

     #17

     Manuel Ortiz vs. David Kui Kong Young

     On November 8, 1938, a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (13-3, 6 KO) fought David Kui Kong Young in his 17th professional fight. He lost to Young via 10th round PTS.

116. win

     #16

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Richie Lemos II

     On October 21, 1938, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (12-3, 6 KO) fought Richie Lemos in his 16th professional fight. He defeated Lemos via 10th round PTS. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

117. win

     #15

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Richie Lemos

     On September 30, 1938, a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (11-3, 6 KO) fought Richie Lemos in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Lemos via 6th round PTS. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

118. win

     #14

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Kent Martinez

     On September 23, 1938, a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (10-3, 5 KO) fought Kent Martinez in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Martinez via 1st round KO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

119. win

     #13

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Tony Navarro II

     On August 15, 1938, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (9-3, 4 KO) fought Tony Navarro in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Navarro via 3rd round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

120. loss

     #12

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Benny Goldberg II

     On August 5, 1938, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (9-2, 4 KO) fought Benny Goldberg in his 12th professional fight. He lost to Goldberg via 4th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight losing streak.

121. loss

     #11

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Pablo Dano

     On July 5, 1938, a 22-year old Manuel Ortiz (9-1, 4 KO) fought Pablo Dano in his 11th professional fight. He lost to Dano via 6th round PTS.

122. win

     #10

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Reuben Ayon

     On June 27, 1938, a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz (8-1, 3 KO) fought Reuben Ayon in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Ayon via 5th round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.

123. win

     #9

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Frenchy Savidan II

     On June 24, 1938, in their 2nd fight, a a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz (7-1, 3 KO) fought Frenchy Savidan in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Savidan via 4th round PTS. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.

124. win

     #8

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Joe Rickey

     On June 6, 1938, a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz (6-1, 2 KO) fought Joe Rickey in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Rickey via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.

125. win

     #7

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Sammy LaPorte

     On June 3, 1938, a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz (5-1, 2 KO) fought Sammy LaPorte in his 7th professional fight. He defeated LaPorte via 4th round PTS. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.

126. win

     #6

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Santos Hugo

     On May 17, 1938, a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz (4-1, 1 KO) fought Santos Hugo in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Hugo via 4th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.

127. win

     #5

     Manuel Ortiz vs. General Padilla

     On May 3, 1938, a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz (3-1) fought General Padilla in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Padilla via 4th round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.

128. win

     #4

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Serio Mendoza

     On April 14, 1938, a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz (2-1) fought Serio Mendoza in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Mendoza via 4th round PTS. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.

129. win

     #3

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Frenchy Savidan

     On March 25, 1938, a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz (1-1) fought Frenchy Savidan in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Savidan via 4th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.

130. win

     #2

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Tony Navarro

     On March 11, 1938, a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz (0-1) fought Tony Navarro in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Navarro via 4th round PTS, making a successful comeback from his last loss..

131. loss

     #1

     Manuel Ortiz vs. Benny Goldberg

     On February 25, 1938, a 21-year old Manuel Ortiz debuted against Benny Goldberg. He lost to Goldberg via 4th round PTS.