Manuel Ortiz - Legendary Champion

Highlights of the legendary former Bantamweight world champion. For questions or requests Email at: hanzagod@mail.com Manuel Ortiz - Was one of the very best boxers of the 1940s, and was named to Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years. In 1996, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Ortiz turned pro in 1938 and in 1942 won the World Bantamweight title by beating Lou Salica. He defended the title 15 times before losing to Harold Dade in 1947. He regained the title in a rematch later in the year, and defended the title five more times before losing the belt to Vic Toweel in 1950. He retired 5 years later in 1955. Google+: https://plus.google.com/104715270079859886366/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/haNZAgod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanpeters_20/ Highlights Knockouts Tribute ------------------------------------------------ haNZAgod