New York State welterweight title · 10 rounds

Ricky
Ortiz
VS
Billy
Backus

Backus · TKO 8/10

Updated Oct 11, 2026 · Sources: English Wikipedia

Jan 30, 1970 · War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, 🇺🇸

Ortiz going in—

Backus going in24-10-4

Confirmation✓ one source

MethodTKO

Round8 of 10

TitleNew York State welterweight title

Sources

English Wikipedia
side b · observed 2026-10-11
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Backus

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