Eric Ortiz

Eric Ortiz Aparicio (born 19 May 1977 in Mexico City) is a Mexican boxer that competes in the light flyweight (108 lb) division.

This article is about the boxer. For the musician, see Eric Ortiz (musician).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ortiz and the second or maternal family name is Aparicio.

Pro career

Ortiz turned pro in 1996 and in 2005 captured the vacant WBC light flyweight title with a TKO win over José Antonio Aguirre. He lost the belt in his first defenCe to Brian Viloria. The following year he challenged IBF light flyweight title holder Ulises Solís but lost via TKO. After a couple of wins, he then lost in an eliminator to Z Gorres in 2007.

See also
Preceded by
Jorge Arce
Vacated		 WBC Light Flyweight Champion
2005 Mar 11 – 2005 Sep 10		 Succeeded by
Brian Viloria


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