Ismael Laguna vs. Enrique Hitchman (1st meeting)

Ismael Laguna 119 lbs beat Enrique Hitchman 120 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1961-08-27
• Location: Gimnasio Nacional, Panama City, Panama

"Young Ismael Laguna, 117, who is being called the best local fighter since Panama Al Brown, took a giant step towards a place among the world's top-rated men by winning an upset unanimous 10-round decision over Cuban champion Enrique Hitchman. The 18 year-old Laguna, who has been fighting less than a year, scored his 10th straight win when he easily outboxed Hitchman, 119, in his first 10-round bout." -Ring Magazine, November 1961 issue

• Going into this bout Hitchman held a #10 ranking from Ring Magazine.