Gaspar Ortega


Gaspar "Indio" Ortega was a Mexican professional boxer and is considered one of the best Welterweight boxers from Mexico.

Pro career

In January 1953, Ortega was only seventeen years old when he won his pro debut against Miguel Ocana in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico.

World Welter Championship

On June 3, 1961 Gaspar lost to Emile Griffith, the bout would be his first shot at a World Championship.

Retirement

In 1995 Ortega was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.

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