Pro Career
Ortiz tried professional boxing between 1985 and 1986. He did not enjoy much success in the professional rankings, winning 2 bouts and losing 1. All his three professional fights were won or lost by decision. Ortiz retired soon after his third bout, and now holds an office job in his native town.
To this day, his and Jaime Espinal's (wrestling, 2012 London Olympics) silver medals remain the highest medals obtained by any Puerto Rican athletes representing Puerto Rico in Olympic competition.
Note: While Jose Torres, a Puerto Rican, won a silver medal in boxing at the 1956 Olympics, he did so representing the United States, as he was required to because he had resided there more than six months. Ortiz's silver medal is historically recognized by Puerto Rican sports historians as the first silver medal won for Puerto Rico.
Read more about this topic: Luis Ortiz (Puerto Rican Boxer)
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