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HISTORY: Carlos Ortiz was born on September 9, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Ortiz won the World Lightweight title for the first time on June 12, 1959 stopping Kenny Lane. He won the World Lightweight Title on April 21, 1962 from Joe Brown. He eventually lost the title to Carlos Teo Cruz on June 29, 1968. He retired after losing to Ken Buchanan on September 20, 1972 with a final record of 61-7-1 with 1 no contest and 30 KO's. Presented here is the original New York State boxing license of Carlos Ortiz which he has signed. This license was used for his victory over Kenny Lane on June 12, 1959 at Madison Square Garden in New York in which Carlos Ortiz won the World Lightweight title.
FULL DESCRIPTION: Carlos Ortiz has boldly signed and filled out this boxing license on the front side in blue ink. Includes his picture on the reverse. Has two hole punches. Has a center crease. Stamped approved by the New York State Athletic Commission. Pin hole on left edge. Clean. No tears. 3" x 5." Among the most significant licenses used by Carlos Ortiz as it was used when he won his first title.
