Carlos Ortiz vs Ismael Laguna
On April 10, 1965, Carlos Ortiz (45-4, 18 KOs), the undisputed lightweight world champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against Panamanian challenger, Ismael Laguna (38-2, 25 KOs).
Ortiz vs Laguna Stats
Carlos Ortiz is coming in to the fight on a 12-fight win streak with a 36% KO rate; his last fight was a 1st round TKO victory over Dick Divola, 3 months and 27 days ago. Ismael Laguna is on a 4-fight win streak with a 62% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Sebastiao Nascimento, 3 months and 21 days ago.
Ortiz vs Laguna Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 72.6-27.4 in favor of Ismael Laguna, but the win will not come easy. It is going to be a competitive fight and Carlos Ortiz will put on a really good performance, Laguna will be required to be at his best.
Ortiz vs Laguna Result
Ismael Laguna defeated Carlos Ortiz via majority decision and wins the WBA, WBC, and The Ring lightweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed lightweight world champion — in his first world-title fight. Laguna improves his record to 39-2, while Ortiz adds a loss to his record at 45-5.