Ismael Laguna

Ismael Laguna Meneses (born June 28, 1943, in Colón, Panama) is a former professional boxer and two-time Undisputed Lightweight Champion. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001.

Professional career

Known as "El Tigre Colonense", Laguna was the World Lightweight Champion in 1965 and later regained the belt in 1970, but he was stripped of his WBC title prior to losing the WBA Title to Ken Buchanan.

Laguna also lost 15 round decisions in two other bids to regain his lightweight title, in 1967 against Carlos Ortiz, and in 1971 to Ken Buchanan. He retired after the loss to Buchanan in 1971.

Laguna was inducted into the International boxing hall of fame in 2001.

Professional boxing record

Titles in boxing Major world titles WBA lightweight champion (135 lbs) (2×) WBC lightweight champion (135 lbs) (2×)

The Ring magazine titles The Ring lightweight champion (135 lbs) (2×)

Undisputed titles Undisputed lightweight champion (2×)

Other honors Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (2001). Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame (1999).