Billy Backus vs. Justice Ortiz

Justice Ortiz 146 lbs lost to Billy Backus 148 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1977-01-27
• Location: War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, USA
• Referee: Joe Santarpia 1-9
• Judge: Joe Palmer 2-7
• Judge: John Antonacci 2-8

"Former world's welterweight champion Billy Backus, Syracuse, NY, remained on the winning path as he unanimously decisioned Justice Ortiz of Brooklyn, NY, in the 10 round feature bout here at the War Memorial Auditorium. Ortiz was content to box and move against the strong ex-champion, while Billy scored with hard blows whenever he was able to trap his moving foe. Ortiz showed a nasty mouse over his right eye in the closing rounds. Backus was just too tough an assignment for the Brooklyn boxer. For Backus, it was his seventh straight win." -Ring Magazine, May 1977 issue

Scorecards (all for Backus) - 9-1, 8-2, 7-2-1