Silverio Ortiz

Silverio Ortiz
Personal information
Nickname
Chamaco III
BornSilverio José Ortiz Ley
(1982-12-17) 17 December 1982
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
WeightWelterweight
Light welterweight
Boxing career
Reach179 cm (70 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights66
Wins37
Win by KO18
Losses29
Draws0
No contests0

Silverio José Ortiz Ley (born 18 December 1982) is a Mexican professional boxer. Silverio is the current IBA light welterweight Champion. He is married with four children.

Early life

Ortiz was born in Chicxulub, Yucatán and is the grandson of a Chinese immigrant.[1][2] After taking up boxing, he became the Yucatán amateur champion before turning pro.[3]

Professional career

In April 2005, Ortiz beat an undefeated Ricardo Dominguez at the Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, Texas.[4]

On May 1, 2010 Ortiz beat title contender Fernando Angulo to win the IBA light welterweight title.[5]

Professional boxing record

References

  1. ^ Gutiérrez, Juan Carlos (8 May 2010). "Devuelve Silverio Ortiz a Chicxulub Pueblo la fe en el deporte". Peninsula Deportiva (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  2. ^ ""Chamaco" Ortiz perdió tundiendo a su rival". De Peso Yucatán (in Spanish). 3 July 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  3. ^ "A una década de la gran hazaña". Por Esto! (in Spanish). 3 May 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Silverio Ortiz boxer".
  5. ^ "Silverio Ortiz con gran chance". www.notifight.com. Archived from the original on 2010-04-14.