A day like today, Puerto Rican Carlos Ortiz defended his WBC lightweight crown

July 1st

1967

Puerto Rican, Carlos Ortiz, one of the greatest fighters from that island, gave a rematch to the Mexican Cuban, Ultiminio Ramos. The fight took place at the Hiram Bithorn Satdium in San Juan. Ortiz defended the WBC lightweight crown, defeating Ultimino by TKO in round four. The Referee was Zach Clayton.