Carlos Ortiz was a Puerto Rican professional boxer born on September 9, 1936 in Ponce, PR. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters from Puerto Rico, having won the World Lightweight and Light Welterweight Championships. He was a successful boxer throughout his career, and his legacy continues to live on today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $55 million (2024)
About
Considered to be one of the greatest Puerto Rican fighters ever, he was a World Lightweight and Light Welterweight Champion.
Before Fame
His professional career began with a first round knockout of Harry Bell in 1955.
Trivia
He was named Fighter of the Year in 1967 by the Boxing Writer's Association of America.
Family Life
He married Norma Ortiz in 1962.
Associated With
He and Wilfredo Gomez are both Puerto Ricans enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.