On November 13, 1965, Ismael Laguna (40-2-1, 26 KOs), the undisputed lightweight world champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against former world champion Carlos Ortiz (45-5, 18 KOs).
Carlos Ortiz is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 36% KO rate; his last fight was a majority decision loss to Laguna, 7 months and 3 days ago. Ismael Laguna is coming off a draw with a 60% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision loss to Nicolino Locche, 3 months and 27 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Carlos Ortiz at 99-1 winning odds. Ismael Laguna really doesn't have much to present against Ortiz.
Carlos Ortiz defeated Ismael Laguna via unanimous decision in the rematch and wins the WBA, WBC, and The Ring lightweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed lightweight world champion. Ortiz improves his record to 46-5, while Laguna adds a loss to his record at 40-3-1.