Carlos Ortiz passes at 85

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Sad to report that Boxing Hall of Famer Carlos Ortiz has passed away at 85 years of age. Ortiz was a three-time world champion in two divisions, lightweight and super lightweight. At lightweight, he remained champion for nine years and was one of the great 135-pounders of all time, behind only Roberto ‘Mano de Piedra’ Durán and Julio César Chávez. He boxed from 1955 to 1973, and compiled a professional mark of 61-7-1 with 30 KOs.

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  • Paved the way for the likes of Camacho, Rosario, Trinidad and Cotto!! Thank you Champ!!

  • Great fighter and humble man.
    Rest In Peace Champ and may God comfort your family and loved ones…

  • Great fighter and awesome dude to meet, he was often at local NYC fights, met a few times, really great champsion. Rest in Power.

  • I was lucky and was able to spend time with Carlos and his wife Maria. It feels like I was celebrating his 70th Birthday with him. He was a very nice person

  • Sad news. Carlos Ortiz was a great fighter and great man. Humble, full of character and substance, the world is a lesser place by his passing.

  • Carlos ranks with Ike Williams, Benny Leonard , Roberto Duran and Henry Armstrong.
    Rest in peace champ

  • Bennie Leonard was also a great lightweight champ…
    May God give comfort and peace to Carlos’s family

  • Respect. Admiration. So proud you were such a great Boricua.

  • Carlos Ortiz was a great man and a great boxer. Every time I had the good fortune of running in to him, he was so gracious and kind.

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