# Ismael Laguna dead at age 83, Panamanian boxer

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Death date: 2026-09-08
Age at death: 83
Occupation: panamanian boxer, athletes
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ismael_Laguna

Ismael Laguna, Panamanian boxer.

## In the news
- [Ismael Laguna | La gloria del boxeo panameño falleció a los 83 años de edad](https://www.tvn-2.com/tvmax/mas-deportes/ismale-laguna-el-tigre-boxeo-panameno-fallecio-colon-deporte_1_2250090.html): tvn-2.com

## Obituary
Ismael Laguna, the Panamanian boxer who became a two-time undisputed lightweight champion, died on September 8, 2026, aged 83. Born Ismael Laguna Meneses in Colón City, Panama, he rose to prominence as one of the sport’s leading lightweight fighters and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001. Known as "El Tigre Colonense," Laguna first won the world lightweight title in 1965 and regained the belt in 1970. His career also included 15-round decisions in title challenges against Carlos Ortiz in 1967 and Ken Buchanan in 1971, and he retired after the loss to Buchanan. Tags Athletes, 08 September 2026, Cancer, Ismael, Laguna, September 2026, September 8

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