About Gaspar Ortega
Born 1935. Gaspar Ortega is a Mexican boxer.
Gaspar "Indio" Ortega (born October 31, 1935) 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 RÃo Colorado, Sonora, Mexico.
On June 3, 1961 Gaspar lost to Emile Griffith, the bout would be his first shot at a World Championship.
One of his opponents, American boxer Billy Bello, was found dead of an apparent drug overdose on July 20, 1963, only two weeks after losing a split decision to Ortega at a televised fight held at the Madison Square Garden in New York; Bello was 19. Their bout had taken place on July 6,
Retirement In 1995 Ortega was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
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Who is Gaspar Ortega?
Mexican boxer
When was Gaspar Ortega born?
Gaspar Ortega was born on 31 October 1935 in Mexicali.
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Gaspar Ortega is a boxer.
What nationality is Gaspar Ortega?
Gaspar Ortega is Mexican.
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