As per our current Database, Carlos Ortiz is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Carlos Ortiz is 88 years, 2 months and 13 days old. Carlos Ortiz will celebrate 89rd birthday on a Tuesday 9th of September 2025. Below we countdown to Carlos Ortiz upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Carlos Ortiz |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Age | 88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | September 9, 1936 (Ponce, PR) |
| Birthday | September 9 |
| Town/City | Ponce, PR |
| Nationality | PR |
Carlos Ortiz’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Carlos Ortiz was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Considered to be one of the greatest Puerto Rican fighters ever, he was a World Lightweight and Light Welterweight Champion.
His professional career began with a first round knockout of Harry Bell in 1955.
He was named Fighter of the Year in 1967 by the Boxing Writer's Association of America.
He married Norma Ortiz in 1962.
He and Wilfredo Gomez are both Puerto Ricans enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
