Ismael Laguna Meneses (born June 28, 1943, in Colón, Panama) is a former professional boxer. He was inducted into the

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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

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. 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

Other honors

*Inducted into the

(2001). *Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame (1999).

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Professional career

Professional boxing record

Other honors

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