ORTIZ, CARLOS-ISMAEL LAGUNA PRESS KIT (1967)

On Wednesday, August 16, 1967 World Lightweight Champion Carlos Ortiz of Puerto Rico fought the former champion Ismael Laguna of Panama at Shea Stadium in New York with the lightweight title at stake. Ortiz pounded out a unanimous 15 round decision in defense of his title. Offered here is a scarce press kit program issued to the media before the fight.
This is an original press kit issued to the media with information about the fighters, venue and fight. 16 pages complete. Clean interior. Tight binding. Cover exhibits some surface, edge and corner wear. No center crease. 9 1/4" x 14 5/8."