Manuel Ortiz (1916 – 1970)

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Manuel Ortiz (1916 – 1970)

Nickname: None
Birthplace: Corona, California, USA
Weight Class: Bantamweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 100 – 28 – 3 (54 KOs)
Years Active: 1938 – 1955

Biography
Manuel Ortiz dominated the bantamweight division in the 1940s, defending his title 19 times with poise and precision.

In the Hobby
Ortiz’s rookie appears in the landmark 1948 Leaf Boxing set.

Rookie & Early Issues
1948 Leaf Boxing (USA): true rookie card.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1948 Leaf Boxing
Rookie Year: 1948
Recent Notable Sales: 1948 Leaf (PSA 8) — $1,950 (2023)

Legacy
Ortiz’s quiet mastery made him one of America’s forgotten greats. His Leaf rookie is a gem among postwar small-weight cards.

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