@mexican.american94: 🥊 He defended his world title 15 times. Then he lost it all. In 1947, Mexican American boxing legend Manuel Ortiz lost his championship after nearly five years at the top. But just 64 days later, he stepped back into the ring and reclaimed his crown. With 19 successful title defenses across two reigns, Ortiz became one of the greatest bantamweight champions in boxing history. Why isn’t this Mexican American legend a household name? #MexicanAmericanHistory #ManuelOrtiz #BoxingHistory #MexicanAmericanStory