Danny 'Little Red' Lopez ~ Career

Thursday ~ December 4, 1975

~ The War At The Forum ~

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Promoter .............. Don Fraser
Attendance ............ 9084
Gate Receipts ........ $103,625

Danny 'Little Red' Lopez - 27-3-0 {26 KO's} ~ 125 1/2 lbs. ~ 5' 7 1/2" ~ Reach; 70" ~ {Age; 23 years, 5 months}
vs.
Ruben 'Mr. Knockout' Olivares - 80-6-1 {72 KO's} ~ 127 1/4 lbs. ~ 5' 5 1/2" ~ Reach; 67" ~ {Age; 28 years, 11 months}
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~ Olivares Is Upset By Lopez ~

~ 'Little Red' KO's Olivares In 7 ~

Danny 'Little Red' Lopez scored a 7th Round Kayo over former 2-Time Bantamweight and former 2-Time Featherweight
Champion - Ruben Olivares.

The youthful red-haired Bomber sent Olivares to the canvas 4-Times, including for 'the count' in Round 7, where
Olivares was counted out by Referee - Dick Young at the 1:59 Mark.

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Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

Thursday ~ December 4, 1975

~ The War At The Forum ~

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Promoter .............. Don Fraser
Attendance ............ 9084
Gate Receipts ........ $103,625

Danny 'Little Red' Lopez - 27-3-0 {26 KO's} ~ 125 1/2 lbs. ~ 5' 7 1/2" ~ Reach; 70" ~ {Age; 23 years, 5 months}
vs.
Ruben 'Mr. Knockout' Olivares - 80-6-1 {72 KO's} ~ 127 1/4 lbs. ~ 5' 5 1/2" ~ Reach; 67" ~ {Age; 28 years, 11 months}
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~ Olivares Is Upset By Lopez ~

~ 'Little Red' KO's Olivares In 7 ~

Danny 'Little Red' Lopez scored a 7th Round Kayo over former 2-Time Bantamweight and former 2-Time Featherweight
Champion - Ruben Olivares.

The youthful red-haired Bomber sent Olivares to the canvas 4-Times, including for 'the count' in Round 7, where
Olivares was counted out by Referee - Dick Young at the 1:59 Mark.

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Round 1

Was 'bombs-away', as both fighters slugged away. Danny was using the standard 'double' left-jab
followed by a straight right-hand.

Ruben was winging left-hooks, followed by wild looping right-hands.

Over the first 40-Seconds, Danny had the slight-advantage as he backed Ruben up.

Then the action slid over to the right-side Ropes. As Danny moved in to fire, Ruben caught him with
a 'jarring' left-hook to the chin at the {0:41 Mark}.

Ruben then unleashed a hard '6-Punch' flurry before Danny could recover, and come back with his own
charge.

Both fighters slammed in good punches for the 'next minute-and-a-half'. Ruben was focusing on sending
right-hands to the body, while also looking to fire off sweeping left-hooks high.

Danny was content to measure Ruben with his long-reach, while looking to drop in straight right-hands.

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As the action moved to the back-center Ring area, Ruben landed a good 'right-left' on Danny which shook
him momentarily.

As Danny moved forward, Ruben missed with a left-hook, but caught Danny with a 'glancing' right-hand into
the left-side of his head.

Danny, who was slightly 'off-balance', fell to the canvas at the {1:55 Mark}. He was up immediately, and
took the '8-Count' as he walked to the back-right Ring area, while showing no effects of the knockdown-punch.

When the action resumed, both fighters met at Center-Ring. There, Ruben got off first at the {2:09 Mark},
and 'exploded' a left-hook off of Danny's chin.

Amazingly, Danny took the punch and moved forward. Ruben then backed up to the front-right Corner while
looking to counter with his left-hook.

Danny then moved forward, and send out '3' fast left-jabs aimed at Ruben's face.

Then in a fast-exchange, Danny came over the top with a 'sizzling' right-hand that caught Ruben flush on the chin,
and he toppled to the canvas at the {2:20 Mark}.

Ruben went down and rolled under the lower right-side Ropes. Ruben was upset with himself and pounded the
canvas with his right-hand, as he took the '8-Count' from Referee - Dick Young while on his right-knee.

When action resumed at the {2:32 Mark}, both fighters went at it 'toe-to-toe' at Center-Ring.

They each exchanged, but Danny got the better of the trading. Danny then forced Ruben to step back, and
he caught Ruben with a 'jarring' right-hand that put Ruben on his heels. Then Danny added in a whipping
left-hook that caught Ruben on the point of his chin.

Ruben skidded backwards and landed on the seat of his pants at the {2:49 Mark}. Ruben then rolled over on his
stomach, and then got to his knee's at the '5-Count'. When the Referee got to '9', Ruben got up with '1-Second'
remaining in the Round.

The Bell then sounded ending a 'wild' Round 1.

Round 1 ................ Danny Lopez {+2}

Danny Lopez vs. Ruben Olivares

Round 2

Ruben comes out by moving side-to-side, with left-to-right and right-to-left moves. Ruben
attempts to catch Danny with wide left-hooks.

Danny moves steadily forward. Both fighters get into a 'clubbing-brawl' for the first 30-Seconds.

Danny is looking for an opening to deliver his potent right-hand. The action moves over to the
right-side Ropes, as Ruben backs up at the {0:46 Mark} and covers up.

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The action moves out to Center-Ring, and Danny catches Ruben with a 'jolting' right-uppercut
to the chin at the {1:00 Mark}.

The action stays at center-Ring as both trade, then Ruben starts circling to his left at the
{1:15 Mark}.

Danny continues to stalk, as he presses forward. Ruben steps in at the {1:38 Mark} and scores
with a good right-hand to Danny's chin.

The action moves to the front-right Ring area, and both trade. Ruben then moves forward
and tries to exchange.

Danny catches Ruben coming in with a 'clubbing' right-hand to the head, and then adds in
with a quick 'left-right' to the chin, and Ruben goes down at the {1:55 Mark}.

Ruben takes the 'count' on his knee's and gets up at the '8-Count' at the {2:05 Mark}.

Ruben them moves out to Center-Ring, and wings a big left-hook, as Danny tries with a straight
right-hand at the {2:12 Mark}.

Ruben then 'mauls' Danny to the back Ropes. Danny works his way off the Ropes at the {2:25 Mark},
and backs Ruben out to Center-Ring, where both trade.

Ruben is holding his own at the {2:36 Mark}, as he moves over to the right-side Ring area. Danny
steps in and delivers a fast '5-Punch' flurry at the {2:40 Mark}.

Ruben delivers a hard counter left-hook to Danny's chin at the {2:43 Mark}. Danny moves backwards
into the right-side Ropes.

Ruben tries to work Danny over for the next 10-Seconds. But Danny counters with a good 'left-right'
while in close-quarters.

Ruben backs out fast to Center-Ring at the {2:56 Mark}. Danny chases quickly, and fires in a 'big'
right-hand to Ruben's head.

Both trade punches. Danny adds in a 'left-right' just before the Bell.

Round 2 ........... Danny Lopez {+2}

Danny Lopez vs. Ruben Olivares

Round 3

Both meet at Center-Ring. Ruben opens up with a sweeping left-hook, as Danny counters
with a straight right-hand.

Ruben moves to the back Ring area, as Danny stalks. Ruben starts moving to his left
at the {0:15 Mark}. Ruben catches Danny coming in with a 'big' looping right-hand to
to the chin at the {0:20 Mark}.

Ruben 'slips', and falls to the canvas at the {0:22 Mark}. The action resumes at the
{0:28 Mark}, with Danny slowly pressing.

Ruben moves to Center-Ring at the {0:33 Mark}, and scores with a good 'right-left'
to the head. The Ruben adds in with a 'double' left-hook to the face.

The Forum Crowd starts to chant ... "May-Hee-Co" ~ "May-Hee-Co" at the {0:40 Mark}.

Danny continues to press, but he cannot find an opening.

By the {1:00 Mark}, Ruben is moving well and boxing smartly from the outside. Ruben
then moves to Center-Ring at the {1:19 Mark}, and scores with a 'sharp' left-right to the chin.

Danny is pressing, but is waiting too long to fire.

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Ruben was moving well and was more effective from the outside. Ruben moved to his
left, and flung in left-hands from the outside as Danny walked straight in.

Danny was moving forward with his upright-stance, and was getting tagged.

At the {1:55 Mark}, Ruben caught Danny with '2' solid left-hooks to the chin, snapping
his head.

But Danny kept pressing, and forced Ruben into the front-left Corner. There, Danny
scored with '2' good right-hands to the head.

Ruben countered with '2' sharp right-hands at the {2:16 Mark}, and moved out to
Center-Ring.

Ruben then 'jarred' Danny with a sweeping left-hook at the {2:22 Mark}. The punch
opened up a cut over Danny's right-eye.

The fighters moved in close, and banged at heads at the {2:25 Mark}.

Ruben then added in a sharp 'left-right' at the {2:30 Mark}. Ruben then caught Danny
with another left-hook at the {2:33 Mark}.

Danny was walking right into punches. Ruben landed with a chopping right-hand to Danny's
face at the {2:47 Mark}. The punch opened up a 'the gash' over Danny's right-eye to a
{2" Slice}.

Ruben then landed with a sweeping right-hook at the {2:50 Mark}.

Ruben then finished up by catching Danny with a 'jarring' looping right-hand at the {2:57 Mark}.

Round 3 ......... Ruben Olivares {+1}

Danny Lopez vs. Ruben Olivares

Round 4

Ruben comes out moving well, and quickly scores with a 'sharp' left-hook.

At the {0:08 Mark}, Ruben scores with a solid double 'left-right' to Danny's head.

Danny is 'plodding forward' and is getting tagged as he walks straight in.

By the {0:25 Mark}, Ruben is circling to his left, and easily avoids any of Danny's attempts.

At the {0:28 Mark}, Ruben scores with a big left-hook. The Forum crowd starts cheering
..."May-Hee-Co".

Ruben comes back with a big 'looping' right-hand to the jaw at the {0:34 Mark}.

The action moves to Center-Ring, as both exchange lightly up thru the {0:55 Mark}.

Ruben gets off with a crisp 'left-right', as Danny misses with right-hand leads at the {0:58 Mark}.

Ruben stays aggressive, and continues to 'wing' looping right-hands from the outside.

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Both again trade lightly at Center-Ring at the {1:25 Mark}. Ruben is much sharper now,
and is getting off first as Danny is too slow to counter.

At the {1:38 Mark} > The Forum crowd is chanting ..... "May-Hee-Co".

Danny starts to press at the {1:44 Mark}, and forces Ruben to back to the left-side Ropes.

But Ruben catches Danny coming in with a 'jolting' left-hook to the chin. Dany backs out
to Center-Ring at the {1:53 Mark}.

Ruben charges out, and wings '3' wide hooks as Danny backs away.

The pace slows at the {2:08 Mark}, as both are looking to counter.

Danny starts a late-charge at the {2:28 Mark}, and moves in by firing 'one-two' punches.

Ruben scores with a fast 'left-right' at the {2:40 Mark}, and circles to his left.

Ruben 'slips' to the canvas at the {2:42 Mark}. The action resumes, and Ruben moves to
Center-Ring for a brief exchange, as each fighter swat-away with light/medium punches.

{3:00} Bell.

Round 4......... Ruben Olivares {+1}

Danny Lopez vs. Ruben Olivares

Round 5

Ruben again scores first, by landing a fast 'left-right' to Danny's head.
But, Danny moves in quickly, and digs in with a series of body punches.

Both trade at Center-Ring at the {0:15 Mark}.
Ruben slides over to the left-side Ropes at the {0:20 Mark} as Danny moves in.

Danny uncorks a 'salvo of punches' at the {0:23 Mark}.
At the {0:28 Mark}, Ruben works his way off the Ropes, and moves out to Center-Ring

Ruben scores with a good 'right-left' to the head.
At the {0:33 Mark}, Ruben moves over to the right-side Ring area.

Ruben sends out a measuring left-jab, then 'clocks' Danny with a hard-chopping right-hand to the chin.
Danny is 'stunned'.

At the {0:37 Mark}, Ruben moves out to Center-Ring and scores with fast-rally.
Danny backs up to the right-side Ropes.

Ruben moves in and sends in a flurry.
At the {0:45 Mark}, Danny fights off the Ropes.

But Ruben keeps punching, and sends Danny into the back-right Corner at the {0:53 Mark}.
At the {0:57 Mark}, Danny catches Ruben with a 'jarring' right-uppercut to the chin.

Ruben backs out fast, and to the back-center Ropes.
Danny moves out quickly and tries with a flurry at the {1:00 Mark}.

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A slug-fest starts at Center-Ring at the {1:03 Mark}.
By the {1:15 Mark} both fighters go to standard-boxing.

Ruben slides over to the right-side Ropes at the {1:50 Mark} as Danny is pressing.
At the {2:08 Mark} Ruben lands with a good left-hook to the chin.

Ruben then moves out to Center-Ring.
Danny scores with a solid 'right-left' at the {2:17 Mark}.

Ruben then circles fast to the left.
Ruben scores with a 'good' left-hook to the head, and then comes back with a 'sharp' right-hand lead to the chin.

Both fighters are now at Center-Ring at the {2:25 Mark}.
Both fighters trade with good punches inside.

Ruben backs over to the front-left Corner to get room to counter, as Danny is pressing forward.
Bell {3:00}.

Round 5 ......... 'Even'

Danny Lopez vs. Ruben Olivares

Round 6

> Danny comes out sporting a 2" Gash on his right eye-brow.
> Ruben is sporting a bruised face, especially around the upper left-cheek area.

Both meet at Center-Ring. Ruben comes out with his gloves held high.
Danny starts off by pressing-and-stalking, looking for an opening to deliver his right-hand.

At the {0:05 Mark}, Ruben backs to the left-side Ropes.
Both fighters get off with good 'right-left' hands to the head.

At the {0:13 Mark}, Ruben circles left.
Danny moves in steady, and pokes with long left-hands.

At the {0:29 Mark}, Ruben moves in close and scores with '2' left-hooks to the body.
Ruben adds in with a high right-hand to the forehead.

At the {0:39 Mark}, Danny gets in close and delivers a 'right-left-right' to the head that shakes Ruben.
Ruben quickly backs up to the right-side Ring area with a high-guard.

Danny then unloads with a fast '5-Punch' flurry rocking him back on his heels.
Danny then catches Ruben with a 'jolting' straight left-hand to the chin at the {0:43 Mark}.

Ruben backs up fast to the front-right Corner.
Danny moves in, and puts heavy-pressure on Ruben.

At the {0:53 Mark}, Ruben gets out of the Corner, and circles fast to his left 270*.
Ruben then backs into the back-right Corner, as Danny follows him in.

Ruben fires out a counter, and catches Danny flush on the chin with a 'looping' right-hand at the {0:56 Mark}.
Danny clears his head, and comes back with a 'right-left' to the head, and a 'right-left' to the body.

Ruben moves to the back Ropes at the {1:01 Mark} and looks a 'bit weary'.
Danny moves in, and unloads with a hard '4-Punch' combination, and then catches Ruben with a 'hard' right-hand to the chin.

At the {1:04 Mark} Ruben backs into the back-right Corner, and looks shaken.
The fighters then get into a 'wild' trade-fest.

At the {1:08 Mark}, Ruben gets off the Ropes, and scores with a good 'right-left' to the body.
Ruben moves out to Center-Ring.

Both exchange right-hands at the {1:12 Mark}.
Ruben tries with a '4-Punch' combination to the body, but his punches lack zip.

Danny is now sporting a 'puffy' left-cheek.
At the {1:23 Mark}, Ruben backs to the front-left Corner.

Danny moves in, and delivers '2' left-jabs and a straight right-hand to the head.
Ruben comes back with a 'left-right'.

At the {1:28 Mark}, Danny 'slams' in a double left-hand and straight right-hand to the chin.
Danny comes back with a 'digging' right-hand into the left side of Ruben's body.

Ruben bends over after taking the body-blow.
At the {1:31 Mark}, Danny unleashes a salvo of punches.

At the {1:34 Mark}, Ruben scampers to his left, and out of the corner.
The fighters are in close, and bangs heads.

At the {1:42 Mark}, Ruben is trying to stay close to Danny, to smother his attack.
Danny continues to 'wing' wild punches.

The fighters are at Center-Ring trading.
Ruben gets off with a good left-hook at the {1:46 Mark}. Danny scores with a counter left-hook.

At the {1:47 Mark}, Ruben catches Danny coming forward with a 'hard' looping right-hand to the chin.
Danny's knee's buckle for a 'flash.

Ruben backs off, and scores with a good left-jab to the face. Danny moves over to the right-side Ring area.
At the {1:57 Mark}, Ruben scores with a 'big' right-hand to the chin, which snaps Danny's head.

Danny clears his head, and starts pressing again at the {2:06 Mark}, but he's not throwing punches.
Ruben catches Danny coming forward with a wide-sweeping right-hook to the head.

Ruben starts dancing-and-moving to his left at the {2:09 Mark}.
Danny presses over the next {13-Seconds} and throws punches, but he continues to miss badly, as Ruben ducks and slides.

Ruben catches Danny with a counter right-hand to the jaw at the {2:23 Mark}.
Both get in close and trade at the {2:27 Mark}.

Danny is forced back to the right-side Ropes.
Both trade left-jabs at the {2:30 Mark}.

Ruben has 'surged' over the last 40-Seconds, and has turned the tide in his favor.
Ruben connects with another solid right-hand lead to the chin at the {2:35 Mark}.

At the {2:37 Mark} Ruben scores with a good left-hook to the body.
Ruben then backs out to Center-Ring.

Ruben sends out left-jabs to keep Danny at bay.
At the {2:47 Mark} each trade with clubbing right-hands to the head.

Ruben scores with a looping right-hand to the head at the {2:54 Mark}.
Bell {3:00}.

Round 6 .......... 'Even'

Danny Lopez - Ruben Olivares

Round 7

Ruben came out by dancing-and-jabbing over the first 10-Seconds.
Danny slowly plodded forward.

Ruben then caught Danny coming forward with a 'big' right-hand to the chin at the {0:11 Mark}.
Ruben moved to the back Ring area, as Danny continued to move in.

At the {0:15 Mark} Ruben gets off with a 'sharp' right-left to the head.
Danny is still stalking forward.

Ruben backs away and moves to his left, circling to the front-right Ring area.
Ruben slips to the canvas at the {0:25 Mark}.

At the {0:32 Mark} the action resumes, as both fighters trade at Center-Ring.
Both continues to trade while in close at the {0:37 Mark}.

Ruben then moves to the back Ring area.
Danny steps in at the {0:40 Mark} and delivers a hard 'right-left' to the body, and then lands
with a sharp right-hand to the head.

Ruben counters with a 'left-right' at the {0:42 Mark}.
Danny flings out a long left-jab.

But Ruben then catches Danny with a 'hard' counter right-hand to the jaw at the {0:44 Mark}.
Ruben then moves to the left-side Ring area.

Ruben scores with a fast 'left-right' as Danny presses forward at the {0:47 Mark}.
Ruben then moves left to the back-left Ring area.

Danny steps in, and scores with a short right-hand to the jaw at the {0:54 Mark}.
Ruben circles out to Center-Ring, and scores with a sweeping left-hook to the head.

Both exchange left-jabs to the face at the {1:02 Mark}.
Ruben moves to the back Ring area, as he cannot slow down Danny.

Danny keeps pressing, and winging punches.
At the {1:14 Mark}, Ruben catches Danny with a hard right-hand lead to the chin.

Both move in close, and exchange with short punches.
At the {1:18 Mark}, Ruben moves to the back-right Ropes.

Ruben fires out a left-hook as Danny walks in.
Ruben 'misses' with a looping right-hand at the {1:22 Mark}.

Ruben comes back with a right-hand to the jaw.
Ruben 'misses' with a sweeping left-hand, as Danny still in front of him pressing.

Ruben tries again, but 'misses' with a left-right at the {1:33 Mark}.
Danny scores with a 'jarring' counter right-hand to the chin at the {1:37 Mark}.

Ruben tries to attack, but 'misses' with a wide left-right, as Danny backs up 1-Step.
Ruben moves forward, and Danny catches him with a 'chopping' right-cross to the jaw.

Ruben looks 'shaken', and tries to grab Danny.
Danny fires off a 'left-right' at the {1:43 Mark}.

Ruben is out-of-position as he stumbles past Danny.
Danny 'slams' in a straight right-hand to the chin.

Danny lands a short left-hook to the head, and comes back with a 'blistering' right-hand under Ruben's chin.
Ruben goes down on his back at the right-side Ring area at the {1:48 Mark}.

Referee - Dick Young moves in to start the count.
Ruben gets to both knee's at the '5-Count'.

At the '8-Count', Ruben tries to crawl to get to his feet.
Referee - Dick Young counts out Ruben at the {1:59 Mark} of Round 7.

Scorecards thru 6-Rounds
* Referee - Dick Young ...... 7-2 {Danny Lopez}
* Judge - Chuck Hassett .... 6-2 {Danny Lopez}
* Judge - Richard Steele .... 5-3 {Danny Lopez}

* Associated Press ............ 5-3 {Danny Lopez}

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~ Ruben Olivares Is Upset By Danny Lopez ~

Fight Purses
> Ruben Olivares ........ $41,450
> Danny Lopez ........... $25,906

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Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

~ Ruben Olivares Is Upset By Danny Lopez ~

Fight Purses
> Ruben Olivares ........ $41,450
> Danny Lopez ........... $25,906

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~ After Bout Comments ~

Ruben Olivares >
He {Danny Lopez} was very strong. He's awkward, but strong as Hell. I hit him with many
hard punches, and he just kept coming.

Should I retire. Why. I fought a very good fight against one of the best Featherweights in the
World. I can fight again in 2-Months if I want to. I'm not hurt or beat up. A little bruised yes,
but not beat up.
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Arturo 'Cuyo' Hernandez {Manager for Ruben Olivares} >
This would be a good time for Ruben to retire. He's had nearly 90-Bouts in the Ring, and
he's accomplished many things. He's a 4-Time World Champion.

I see no reason why Ruben should continue. He has to struggle hard just to get down to 128 lbs.,
and he can't make Featherweight anymore. He's nearly {Age; 29}, and it would be a long road
to get a Championship Bout now, even at 130 lbs. {Super Featherweight}.
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Danny Lopez >
Ruben shook me up a few times. But I was determined, and kept pushing forward. I knew that
I would either wear him down, or catch him with the right-hand.

I could see Ruben and me fighting again. After I win the Featherweight Title, I will give him
a chance at the Title, if he's still fighting next year.
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Howie Steindler {Manager for Danny Lopez} >
We are trying to line up WBC Champion - David Kotey. But his Manager says that he has '2'
Title Defenses lined up for early-1976.

We are looking for a WBC Championship Bout in the Summer of 1976.

And, I'm not sure that WBA Champion - Alexis Arguello can make 126 lbs. anymore. And,
his Manager has said that he won't fight us here in Los Angeles.

Friday ~ December 5, 1975

~ Ruben Olivares Wants Comeback Bout ~

Former 2-Time Bantamweight and 2-Time Featherweight Champion - Ruben Olivares wants
a comeback bout, before facing Danny 'Little Red' Lopez again.

Olivares who was floored '4-Times, and stopped {KO'd} in Round 7 on Thursday Night, wants
a 'tune-up' bout in February 1976, before signing a contract to face Lopez in a rematch for
sometime in the Spring of next year.

Ruben Olivares >
I'll take 60-Days off, and get back 'on the-wagon'. No more Beer for me. I want a comeback
bout in late-February {75-Days} to see where I'm at. Then I'll make a decision to either fight
Danny again, or go up to the 130 lb. Super-Featherweight Division.

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January 1976 Featherweight Rankings


WBC .................................................. . WBA
*** David Kotey ..................................... Alexis Arguello
#1 . Alexis Arguello ................................ Art Hafey
#2 . Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez .................. David Kotey
#3 . Art Hafey ........................................ Elio Cotena
#4 . Elio Cotena ..................................... Danny Lopez
#5 . Salvador Torres ............................... Leonel Hernandez
#6 . Shig Fukuyama ............................... Ruben Olivares
#7 . Danny Lopez ................................... Shig Fukuyama
#8 . Francisco Coronado ......................... Royal Kobayashi
#9 . Raul Silva ....................................... Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez
#10 Flipper Uehara ................................. Arnold Taylor

January 11, 1976

~ Don Fraser Signs Up Danny Lopez To Face Teenager- Sean O'Grady ~

The battle is set for February 25, 1976 at The Forum in Inglewood.

Danny Lopez with a record of 28-3-0 {27 KO's} risks his World Rating and a chance for
a World Championship by taking on the undefeated O'Grady.

'Little Red' {Age; 23 years, 7 months} has been listed as a {10-7} Favorite to put a
blemish on O'Grady's undefeated record.

Lopez is ranked as the #4 WBA and #7 WBC Featherweight.

Howie Steindler >
We figure that this kid {Sean O"Grady} will give Danny some trouble for 3 or 4 Rounds. He's
a very good boxer, has good speed, and hits fairly well for a teenager.

But Danny's strength and punching-power will start to take over by the 4th Round. I expect
Danny to put the kid away somewhere between the 5th and 7th Rounds.

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Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom

January 11, 1976

~ Don Fraser Signs Up Danny Lopez To Face Teenager- Sean O'Grady ~

The battle is set for February 25, 1976 at The Forum in Inglewood.

Danny Lopez with a record of 28-3-0 {27 KO's} risks his World Rating and a chance for
a World Championship by taking on the undefeated O'Grady.

'Little Red' {Age; 23 years, 7 months} has been listed as a {10-7} Favorite to put a
blemish on O'Grady's undefeated record.

Lopez is ranked as the #4 WBA and #7 WBC Featherweight.

Howie Steindler >
We figure that this kid {Sean O"Grady} will give Danny some trouble for 3 or 4 Rounds. He's
a very good boxer, has good speed, and hits fairly well for a teenager.

But Danny's strength and punching-power will start to take over by the 4th Round. I expect
Danny to put the kid away somewhere between the 5th and 7th Rounds.

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Sean O'Grady 'The Green Machine'

When Pat 'Papa' O'Grady signed Sean up for this bout on January 11, 1976 > Sean was not
even {Age; 18}. He was till a month away from '18'.

Pat 'Papa' O'Grady >
Sure my son is my 'meal ticket'. But this is an opportunity for a great fight purse. And if we do
well, Don Fraser {Fight Promoter for The Forum} said he will bring us back here.

Sean has had '27-Bouts' in only 14-Months. And, he has scored '11' 1st Round Knockouts. Yes,
some of the guys he fought were just 'show up' guys, but he still put them away.

Sean is ranked as the #9 WBA Bantamweight, but he's really fighting at a weight of 122 lbs. And,
we can't find anybody decent in the Southwest to fight him. That is why we are here in California.

We were offered a bout with the 20 1/2 year-old Mexican - Guadalupe 'Lupe' Pintor. He's 14-0-0
with {11 KO's}, and he's ranked as the #10 Flyweight. But he's moving up in weight, and win over
him won't help us.

I'd rather have Sean fight and 'lose' to Danny Lopez, than have a tough-tangle with Lupe Pintor.

Simply put, I'd rather lose to Danny Lopez than to Lupe Pintor.

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~ The Skinny ~

After Pat 'Papa' O'Grady signed this contract on January 11, 1976 > he went back to
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He had Sean fight '2' more times at the 'Red Carpet Inn' in Oklahoma City.
* January 20, 1976 ....... KO 1 .... Ken Conners ~ 3-2-0 {0 KO's}
* February 3, 1976 ....... KO 1 ..... Luis Martinez ~ 5-4-0 {2 KO's}

Sean had turned {Age; 18} on February 10th.

Sean now had a record of 29-0-0 {25 KO's}. The O'Grady's were scheduled to arrive in
Los Angles on Monday ~ February 16th for 8-Days of Training at the Main Street Gym for
the bout on Wednesday ~ February 25th.

Pat O'Grady had signed a Fight Weight contract, which stipulated a 'maximum' weight of
125 lbs. The insiders stated that Sean would probably be at 122 lbs. and would be giving
up at least a few pounds to Danny Lopez.

At 5' 9 1/4" > Sean O'Grady looked as frail as a 'weak-legged' just born Fawn.

As for a Fight Purse, Pat O'Grady got an 'up-front' fee of $5000 for Sean. Plus > 20% of
the Gate Receipts, which were expected to reach near $100,000.

Pat 'Papa' O'Grady >
They are concerned that I'm putting Sean in the Ring for a couple of bouts, before coming
back out to California.

Look, it will cost me {$200 a Week} to get somebody to spar with Sean. I'd rather put him
in the Ring, where he can make a few Hundred Dollars, while also getting a good work-out.

Wednesday ~ February 25, 1976

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Promoter .............. Don Fraser
Attendance ........... 7894
Gate Receipts ....... $98,000

Danny 'Little Red' Lopez - 28-3-0 {27 KO's} ~ 5' 7 1/2" ~ 126 lbs. ~ Reach; 70" ~ {Age; 23 years, 7 months}
vs.
Sean O'Grady 'The Green Machine' - 29-0-0 {25 KO's} ~ 5' 9 1/4" ~ 123 lbs. ~ Reach; 70" ~ {Age; 18 years, 0 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Danny Lopez had opened up as a {10-7} Betting-Favorite when this bout was announced back on
January 11th.

Danny was now listed as an overwhelming {8-1} Betting-Favorite.

Sean O'Grady, who had been sparring at the Main Street Gym for 8-Days, had displayed fine hand-speed
and good boxing skills. But at {5' 9 1/4"}, he looked frail {beyond belief} and lacked any real strength
during the sparring sessions.

The Boxing Pundits did agree that Sean O'Grady's fast-hands and quick-footwork will give Danny Lopez
some trouble for a few Rounds. But, Lopez' power will take over after a couple of Rounds.

Pat 'Papa' O'Grady >
Look, I know that we can't out-punch Danny Lopez and win. But Sean can out-box him by using fast-punches
and movement.

We'll see where we are at after the 5th Round. I told Sean that he has to take this fight into the 6th or 7th Round
to win. We can out-box Lopez down the stretch and maybe edge out a 10-Round Decision.

Fight Purses
Danny Lopez > $6500 {Up Front Guarantee} + 20% of the Gate Receipts = $26,100
Sean O'Grady > $5000 {Up Front Guarantee} + 20% of the Gate Receipts = $24,600

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Wednesday ~ February 25, 1976

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Promoter .............. Don Fraser
Attendance ........... 7894
Gate Receipts ....... $98,000

Danny 'Little Red' Lopez - 28-3-0 {27 KO's} ~ 5' 7 1/2" ~ 126 lbs. ~ Reach; 70" ~ {Age; 23 years, 7 months}
vs.
Sean O'Grady 'The Green Machine' - 29-0-0 {25 KO's} ~ 5' 9 1/4" ~ 123 lbs. ~ Reach; 70" ~ {Age; 18 years, 0 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Danny Lopez had opened up as a {10-7} Betting-Favorite when this bout was announced back on
January 11th.

Danny was now listed as an overwhelming {8-1} Betting-Favorite.

Sean O'Grady, who had been sparring at the Main Street Gym for 8-Days, had displayed fine hand-speed
and good boxing skills. But at {5' 9 1/4"}, he looked frail {beyond belief} and lacked any real strength
during the sparring sessions.

Fight Purses
Danny Lopez > $6500 {Up Front Guarantee} + 20% of the Gate Receipts = $26,100
Sean O'Grady > $5000 {Up Front Guarantee} + 20% of the Gate Receipts = $24,600

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~ 'Little Red' Logs Kayo, But It Didn't Come Easy ~

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In Round 1, Sean O'Grady displayed a smart 'hit-and-run' tactic, by firing in fast left-jabs and an occasional
right-hand lead to keep Danny off-balance by using quick movement.

In Round 2, Sean continued to employ the same strategy, as he completely 'baffled' Danny with good movement
and fast hands. Danny was caught 'flat-footed' and was ineffective with any of his counters. By the {2:00 Mark}
Sean was putting in a good 'spirited-effort', as he was willing to move in and take punches from Danny.

Sean also opened up a 'small-cut' over Danny's right-eye, when he caught him with a fast right-hand lead.

But late in the Round, Sean got a little too 'brazen', and he tried to take Danny out after 'tagging him' with a jarring
right-hand the jaw. But Danny 'cleared out', and came back with a strong-rally over the last 15-Seconds of Round 2
to put Sean back out-side and moving.

In Round 3, Danny started to work the body as he moved in close. Then Sean made the 'foolish' mistake of trying
to trade with Danny, and he got 'ruffled up' pretty good during the middle-session of the Round.

By the end of Round 3, it was obvious that Sean didn't have the strength to keep Danny off of him. And his punches
now lacked steam.

In Round 4 it was all Danny Lopez, as nearly chased Sean 'out-of-the-ring'. Danny came in by firing a series of
'lefts-and-rights' to both the head and body. By the {2:00 Mark}, Sean had run out room and was getting beaten
up pretty good along the Ring perimeter.

Then Danny poured it on, and had Sean 'reeling' along the Ropes as he was pummeling him with hard 'left-right'
combinations to the head.

At the {2:45 Mark}, Danny drove Sean into his own corner and thumped in a 'salvo-of-punches' to the head as
Sean looked defenseless.

At the {2:58 Mark} > Pat 'Papa' O'Grady threw a towel in the Ring from his Corner, and it landed over Danny Lopez'
head.

Referee - John Thomas called the bout over as the Bell rang ending Round 4.

~ Lopez Is Step Closer ~

~ Danny Lopez Scores 4th Round TKO Over Teenager - Sean O'Grady ~

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~ After Bout Comments ~

Danny Lopez >
Give that kid {Sean O'Grady} 5-Years, and he is going to be an excellent fighter. He has great natural skills.
He took the fight to me for 2 1/2 Rounds, and he really gave me trouble.

Pat 'Papa' O'Grady >
I told you my kid could fight. That was '4' of most exciting Rounds I ever saw from a young fighter.

Sean O'Grady >
I was doing so well for the first 2-Rounds. Then I lost my head in the 3rd Round. I thought that I could
have taken him out. I should have stayed with my fight-plan, and boxed him for a few more Rounds.

Don Fraser {Fight Promoter} >
The kid put up one Hell-of-a-Fight. I told him that we would bring him back here in the Summer. He needs
a little more experience. But 'WOW', for an 18 year-old Teenager he can sure fight.

Pat 'Papa' O'Grady >
Sean lost his head in the 3rd-Round. He wanted to score a Knockout, instead of going for the distance win.
Chalk it up to experience. 'Little Red' was just too strong for Sean.

Sean O'Grady >
I got too eager in there. He was so easy to hit, that I thought I could get him in trouble in Round 3. But he
'baited-me-in', and he really hit hard to my body. Still, I never went down. Nobody has ever floored me yet.

Pat 'Papa' O'Grady >
All I have been hearing is that I never put Sean in the Ring with anybody good. I kept hearing over and over
that everyone of his '29' previous opponents were 'nobodies'. Well, I had to put him in the Ring with a 'monster'
like Danny Lopez. I had to show the 'experts' that my kid could fight. Now they will shut up, because my kid
fought a great fight. Despite losing, he gained a lot of respect from everybody.

Don Fraser {Fight Promoter} >
I want Sean to come back here and fight as a Bantamweight in the Summer {1976}. He's good, but he's not
ready for the Featherweight Division just yet. We'll get him a fight at 122 lbs., if he can't get down to 118 lbs.

Wednesday ~ April 28, 1976

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Danny Lopez - 29-3-0 {28 KO's} ~ 126 1/2 lbs. ~ 5' 7 1/2" ~ {Age; 23 years, 9 months}
vs.
Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez - 58-9-6 {31 KO's} ~ 127 lbs. ~ 5' 4" ~ {Age; 29 years, 5 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Another bout billed as a WBC Eliminator. Promoter - Don Fraser has stated that he will bring
WBC Champion - David 'Poison' Kotey here in the Summer to defend his Title against the
winner of this bout.

The fighters signed for this bout on March 18, 1976.

Danny Lopez, who last fought 2-months earlier {February 25th}. In that bout, Danny showed
an awesome display of power, and stopped 'undefeated' teenager Sean O'Grady by a {TKO 4}.

'Little Red' says that he is ready for the cagey veteran, who had beaten him easily by a 10-Round
Decision 14-Months earlier.

Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez has moved up to the #1 WBC Featherweight.

'Famoso' had 'upset' Danny Lopez back on January 18, 1975. The cagey veteran has gone 8-1-0 {1 KO}
in his last 9-Bouts, which have included wins over the following Top 10 Featherweights.
* Danny Lopez
* Art Hafey
* Bert Nabalatan
* Rafael Herrera
* Fel Clemente
* Jose Torres

In his last bout, 'Famoso' stopped {TKO 7} highly-touted Thai-fighter - Sak Lempthong on March 19th.

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Wednesday ~ April 28, 1976

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Danny Lopez - 29-3-0 {28 KO's} ~ 126 1/2 lbs. ~ 5' 7 1/2" ~ {Age; 23 years, 9 months}
vs.
Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez - 58-9-6 {31 KO's} ~ 127 lbs. ~ 5' 4" ~ {Age; 29 years, 5 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

Another bout billed as a WBC Eliminator. Promoter - Don Fraser has stated that he will bring
WBC Champion - David 'Poison' Kotey here in the Summer to defend his Title against the
winner of this bout.

The fighters signed for this bout on March 18, 1976.

Danny Lopez, who last fought 2-months earlier {February 25th}. In that bout, Danny showed
an awesome display of power, and stopped 'undefeated' teenager Sean O'Grady by a {TKO 4}.

'Little Red' says that he is ready for the cagey veteran, who had beaten him easily by a 10-Round
Decision 14-Months earlier.

Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez has moved up to the #1 WBC Featherweight.

'Famoso' had 'upset' Danny Lopez back on January 18, 1975. The cagey veteran has gone 8-1-0 {1 KO}
in his last 9-Bouts, which have included wins over the following Top 10 Featherweights.
* Danny Lopez
* Art Hafey
* Bert Nabalatan
* Rafael Herrera
* Fel Clemente
* Jose Torres

In his last bout, 'Famoso' stopped {TKO 7} highly-touted Thai-fighter - Sak Lempthong on March 19th.

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~ Lopez Eyes Vengeance, Seeks Title Shot ~

Danny 'Little Red' Lopez seeks vengeance over Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez who handily defeated him by a
lopsided 10-Rond Decision 14-Months earlier.

'Little Red', who is ranked below 'Gomez, has been listed as a slight Betting-Favorite at {7-5}.

Both fighters are guaranteed $20,000 or 25% of the Gate Receipts for Wednesday Night's bout.

Danny Lopez is ranked as the #6 WBC Featherweight.

Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez is ranked as the #1 WBC and #2 WBA Featherweight.

Benny Giorgino {Fight Manager and Odds-Maker} >
It is a 'Pick-Em' fight. The Odds are 'Even' here. If Octavio can get by the 4th Round, he'll do a
number on Danny, just like the last time they fought.

Danny Lopez >
The last time we fought, I was going through some bad times, and I wasn't at all focused. I was
just going through the motions. I guess I just wasn't experienced enough.

I plan to go fast and right at him. I won't let him get away this time.

Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez >
They have this bout as an WBC Elimination bout, but it is scheduled for 10-Rounds. I would have
preferred it to be 12-Rounds, as I am a boxer and not a puncher. The more Rounds, the better
for me.

I beat him easily before, and I'll do it again. I just want a Title bout, and soon. I'm not sure why
I have to fight in an Eliminator Bout when I'm the Top-Ranked Featherweight. But the $20,000
Fight Purse guarantee was too much to pass up.






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Wednesday ~ April 28, 1976

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Attendance .......... 7600
Gate Receipts ...... $78,000

~ 'Little Red' Kayo's Octavio Gomez In 3 ~

~ Lopez Rips Foe In Coast Bout ~

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Attendance .......... 7600
Gate Receipts ...... $78,000

~ 'Little Red' Kayo's Octavio Gomez In 3 ~

~ Lopez Rips Foe In Coast Bout ~

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~ Lopez Scores 3rd Round Kayo Over Gomez ~

~ 'Little Red' Avenges Defeat To Gomez 15-Months Earlier ~

This bout was a 'Pick-Em' bout when first announced on March 18th. One-Week before the bout,
Danny Lopez was a 'slight-favorite' at {7-5}. But by fight night, the Lopez supporters had put
'Little Red' as a {2-1} Betting-Favorite.

'Favored' Danny Lopez took command from the out-set and put heavy-pressure on the cagey
29 year-old veteran Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez. From the 'get-go', Lopez had the 'nifty-veteran'
figured out this time.

Gomez did use his clever skills and unorthodox-style to avoid the early attack by Danny Lopez.
But by the {2:00 Mark} the Mexican was starting to wilt.

Danny used his pulverizing right-hand to stun the over-matched Gomez, when he delivered a
punch to the veterans 'heart' at the {2:15 Mark}. Danny then battered Gomez to the right-side
Ropes by catching him with '2' hard right-hand leads to the head, that drove the veteran Mexican
scampering backwards.

In Round 2, 'Little Red' continued with pressure, and delivered a series of 'left-and-right' hands to
the upper-body, that had Gomez in trouble throughout.

By the {1:30 Mark}, Gomez had slowed down noticeably and was now flat-footed. Danny continued
with his relentless pursuit of his 'older foe'. After receiving a hard combination to the body late in
the Round, Gomez dropped his hands and turned away in pain, then after a few-seconds he put
up his guard and backed away.

In Round 3, it was all Lopez as he hammered the over-matched Mexican with hard-punches.

Danny caught Gomez with a 'jarring' right-hand to the head, followed by a flurry of lefts-and-rights
that sent the Mexican reeling. Then Danny stepped in a delivered a solid left-hook to the head,
and came back with a 'sizzling' right-cross to the jaw.

Gomez then collapsed to the canvas and rolled on his stomach. He lay there as he was counted out
by Referee - Dick Young at {1:15} of Round 3.

Each fighter received a Fight Purse of $20,000.

Danny Lopez >
This was kind of a revenge bout for me, as Octavio really 'embarrassed' me last time we fought.
But now, I'm a much better fighter.

Now it's time for David 'Poison' Kotey. We're hoping to get him here in June or July. He has 'one'
more Title Defense lined up against {Shig Fukuyama}. He should win that bout, then I'm next.

I think I can 'Knockout' David Kotey, and win the Title. I've seen him fight, and I think that I
can knock him out early. I have to put a lot of pressure on him early, and not let him get into
his rhythm.

My best chance to win the Title is by an early knockout. He is a very good athlete who has
tremendous physical abilities, and that will be the hurdle to overcome. He gets better as
the fight goes on, and he would be really tough over the 2nd-Half of a bout.

Danny Lopez Scores KO 3 Over Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez ~

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June 29, 1976

~ Art Hafey and Danny Lopez Sign For WBC Eliminator ~

~ Hafey and Lopez, Both Predict Knockouts ~

~ Bout Set for August 6th, Winner Gets Title Bout ~

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Danny Lopez vs. Art Hafey

Set for Friday ~ August 6, 1976

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Promoter ..... Don Fraser

Danny 'Little Red' Lopez - 30-3-0 {29 KO's} ~ 5' 7 1/2" ~ 126 lbs. ~ Reach; 70" ~ Age; 24 years, 1 month}
vs.
Art 'Toy Tiger' Hafey - 53-7-4 {36 KO's} ~ 5' 3" ~ 126 lbs. ~ Reach; 63" ~ Age; 25 years, 7 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

This bout is scheduled for 12-Rounds, and is billed as a WBC Elimination Bout.

The winner will get to Challenge WBC Featherweight Champion - David Kotey in the Fall.

The bout is also billed as a 'Sudden Death Bout'. Meaning that if the bout is 'All Even' after 12-Rounds,
and additional Round will be added.

Both fighters will receive a Fight Purse Guarantee of $25,000 or 30% of the Gate Receipts {whichever is larger}.

Both fighters received $4000 in up-front Training Expenses on June 29, 1976.

Art Hafey is ranked as the #1 WBC and #3 WBA Featherweight.

Danny Lopez is ranked as the #2 WBC and #4 WBA Featherweight.

July 28, 1976

~ Danny Lopez vs. Art Hafey ~

Don Fraser {Fight Promoter} >
We're expecting 9500 in attendance, and with a Gate of $110,000. Both of these boys will
receive $30,000 and some, just from the {the house} alone.

With the Closed Circuit Broadcast, they could each net another $20,000. They deserve it, as
both are the Top Featherweights in the Division.
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Benny Giorgino {Los Angles Boxing Odds-Maker} >
When these guys first signed up for this bout back on June 21st, I had the bout as 'Even'. It was
a Pick-Em bout. But now, Danny has edged ahead as a {10-7} Betting-Favorite.

I'm seeing more money on Danny now. It will probably drop to {10-6} in another day or so.
By fight night, Danny may have moved even further up as the favorite.
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Jose Sulaiman {WBC President} >
This is an Elimination bout. WBC Champion - David Kotey must fight the winner of the bout. He must
'sign' a fight contract within 30-Days, and defend his Title within the appropriate time frame.

We are hoping for a WBC Championship Bout to be set for November 1976.

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July 28, 1976

~ Danny Lopez vs. Art Hafey ~

Don Fraser {Fight Promoter} >
We expect a Gate of $110,000. Both of these boys will receive $30,000 and some, just from
the {the house} alone.

With the Closed Circuit Broadcast, they could each net another $20,000. They deserve it, as
both are the Top Featherweights in the Division.
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Benny Giorgino {Los Angles Boxing Odds-Maker} >
When these guys first signed up for this bout back on June 29th, I had the bout as 'Even'. It was
a Pick-Em bout. But now, Danny has edged ahead as a {10-7} Betting-Favorite.

I'm seeing more money on Danny now. It will probably drop to {10-6} in another day or so.
By fight night, Danny may have moved even further up as the favorite.
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Jose Sulaiman {WBC President} >
This is an Elimination bout. WBC Champion - David Kotey must fight the winner of the bout. He must
'sign' a fight contract within 30-Days, and defend his Title within the appropriate time frame.

We are hoping for a WBC Championship Bout to be set for November 1976.

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~ More Skinny ~

Joe Olmos {Chairman if the California State Boxing Commission >
Both fighters have waived the 12-Round contract, and have agreed to fight a 'Sudden Death' 13th Round.
If the bout is 'even' on the Scorecards after 12-Rounds, they will go more '1' more Round.

We must have a winner. If the bout is still 'Even' after the 13th Round, Art Hafey will retain
his #1 WBC Ranking and will be the next fighter to challenge WBC Featherweight Champion - David Kotey.

Rich Roberts {Sportswriter} >
This bout is a real toss-up. But I think that Art Hafey will edge it out. Probably by 1-Point over 12-Rounds.

Danny Lopez >
I expect a real war in there. This will be my 'toughest' fight of my career. I will win by Knockout, but
I won't predict a Round.

Howie Steindler {Manager for Danny Lopez} >
There is no denying, Danny Lopez is the most exciting fighter out there. Nobody can take his right-hand
now. He has developed into a complete and devastating 'offensive machine'.

Burke Emery {Manager for Art Hafey} >
I'm not worried about this 'Sudden Death Round'. It will never happen. This bout will be over by the
5th Round, with my guy winning.

Art Hafey >
We are the 'two' hardest hitting guys in the Featherweight Division {outside of Alexis Arguello}. I find it
hard to think that the bout will go the distance. Nobody wants it to go to the Scorecards. Both us will
be looking for the Knockout. But I'm the one who will win. I'll knock him out in the 7th Round.

~ Bobby Chacon Leans Toward Danny Lopez Over Art Hafey ~

Former Featherweight Champion - Bobby Chacon said that he wasn't picking a winner, but he
had to lean towards Danny Lopez in his bout with Art Hafey of Nova Scotia.

Bobby had offered up his services as a sparring-partner for Art Hafey in his preparation for his
bot with Danny Lopez.

Bobby Chacon >
I sparred with Art Hafey for 8-Days straight. 3-Rounds per Session. He was a little sluggish on the
1st-Day, but he got better with each sparring-session.

He {Art Hafey} is a good-hitter, but he is going to have a real problem with Danny's height and
reach. This is a real contrast in styles. A tall power-puncher {Lopez} against a short slugger {Hafey}.

The problem, is that Art will have to take a lot of punches to get in close. He's tough, but he may
take punches 'flush' as he is coming in.
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~ The Skinny ~

Two-days before the bout, Danny Lopez was listed as a {10-6} Betting-Favorite.




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~ Danny Lopez vs. Art Hafey ~

Don Fraser {Fight Promoter} >
We expect a Gate of $110,000. Both of these boys will receive $30,000 and some, just from
the {the house} alone.

With the Closed Circuit Broadcast, they could each net another $20,000. They deserve it, as
both are the Top Featherweights in the Division.
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Benny Giorgino {Los Angles Boxing Odds-Maker} >
When these guys first signed up for this bout back on June 29th, I had the bout as 'Even'. It was
a Pick-Em bout. But now, Danny has edged ahead as a {10-7} Betting-Favorite.

I'm seeing more money on Danny now. It will probably drop to {10-6} in another day or so.
By fight night, Danny may have moved even further up as the favorite.
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Jose Sulaiman {WBC President} >
This is an Elimination bout. WBC Champion - David Kotey must fight the winner of the bout. He must
'sign' a fight contract within 30-Days, and defend his Title within the appropriate time frame.

We are hoping for a WBC Championship Bout to be set for November 1976.

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~ More Skinny ~

Joe Olmos {Chairman if the California State Boxing Commission >
Both fighters have waived the 12-Round contract, and have agreed to fight a 'Sudden Death' 13th Round.
If the bout is 'even' on the Scorecards after 12-Rounds, they will go more '1' more Round.

We must have a winner. If the bout is still 'Even' after the 13th Round, Art Hafey will retain
his #1 WBC Ranking and will be the next fighter to challenge WBC Featherweight Champion - David Kotey.

Rich Roberts {Sportswriter} >
This bout is a real toss-up. But I think that Art Hafey will edge it out. Probably by 1-Point over 12-Rounds.

Danny Lopez >
I expect a real war in there. This will be my 'toughest' fight of my career. I will win by Knockout, but
I won't predict a Round.

Howie Steindler {Manager for Danny Lopez} >
There is no denying, Danny Lopez is the most exciting fighter out there. Nobody can take his right-hand
now. He has developed into a complete and devastating 'offensive machine'.

Burke Emery {Manager for Art Hafey} >
I'm not worried about this 'Sudden Death Round'. It will never happen. This bout will be over by the
5th Round, with my guy winning.

Art Hafey >
We are the 'two' hardest hitting guys in the Featherweight Division {outside of Alexis Arguello}. I find it
hard to think that the bout will go the distance. Nobody wants it to go to the Scorecards. Both us will
be looking for the Knockout. But I'm the one who will win. I'll knock him out in the 7th Round.

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I completely missed out on the 13th Sudden Death round. This is the first time I've heard about it. Thanks!

On July 28, 1976

Art Hafey vs. 'Little Red' Lopez ~

Sudden-Death Bout, Maybe ?


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~ Coming Into This Bout ~

Danny Lopez >

Danny was being 'slotted for a WBC Featherweight Championship bout in the Spring of 1974,
but a loss {L TKO 9} to Bobby Chacon on May 24, 1974 set him back. Then, '2' other losses
followed, and Danny dropped out of the Top 10 in January 1975.

But since January 20, 1975 > Danny has won '6-Straight' bouts, and with all coming by
way of Knockout.

Danny, despite being ranked '1-Slot' below Art Hafey, opened up as a {10-7} Betting-Favorite
on June 22, 1976 - when this bout was announced.

Since then, Danny was upped to {10-6}, and then listed as a {2-1} Betting-Favorite the
day before the August 6th bout.

Danny's last loss was back on January 18, 1975 > when he was 'upset' {L Dec 10} by
Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez.
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Art Hafey >

Art Hafey 'The Toy Tiger' from Nova Scotia was an 8-Year Pro, who had been competing
since 1968.

Art had entered the Featherweight Division Top 10 in mid-1972, and had been a main stay
at the Top of the Division. 'The Toy Tiger' should have gotten a Title Bout as early as
1973.

Coming into this bout, Art had won '15' straight bouts with {10 by Knockout} over the last
20-Months {December 21, 1974}. > And he has won 19 of 20 since May 18, 1974.

Art only been stopped 'once' in '64-Bouts', and that was to the best fighter and hardest
puncher in the Division { Alexis Arguello } back on May 18, 1974 by a {L TKO 5}.

Art's last loss {L Dec 10} was to Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez back on December 20, 1974
in a closely contested bout that was held in Baja California.
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Commonality >

Both fighters {last defeats} were 'upsets Decision losses' to the same fighter, veteran
Mexican {cagey and nifty} Octavio 'Famoso' Gomez.

Friday ~ August 6, 1976

The Forum ~ Inglewood, California

Attendance ........... 7850
Gate Receipts ....... $93,100

~ 'Little Red' Batters Art Hafey ~

~ Lopez TKO's Hafey, Earns Title Shot ~

Danny Lopez battered #1 WBC Featherweight - Art Hafey with a non-stop and vicious assault,
and stopped Hafey by TKO @ 0:56 of Round 7.
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Round 1 >

The bout got off to a rousing start in the Opening Round, as the fight developed into an immediate
'slug-fest'.

Danny came out by pressing-forward, as Art used long left-jabs while trying to keep Danny at bay.

Art, with a {5 1/2' Height and 7' Reach} disadvantage started winging 'looping' right-hand punches
from the outside as Danny pressed forward.

Art landed a tremendous 'looping' right-hand to Danny's jaw at the {1:48 Mark}, that buckled his
knee's slightly while at Center-Ring.

At the {1:55 Mark}, Art swarmed over Danny with a 'barrage', that drove Danny backwards and
into the front-left Corner.

But Danny fought off Art, as he landed a 'jolting' left-uppercut to the chin, making Art back out.
Danny then pressed, by using measuring left-jabs and quick straight right-hands to the head.

At the {2:22 Mark}, Art landed a 'big' overhand right to the head, that 'shook' Danny at Center-Ring.
But, again Danny continued to trudge forward.

Danny was now sporting a bruised upper-cheek on the left-side of his face.

At the {2:46 Mark}, Art caught Danny with a 'lightning-bolt' left-hook to head while they were in close.
But, Danny again came back with a 'left-left-right' at the end of the session to back Art up to the front
Ropes.

Round 1 ........ Art Hafey {10-9}
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Round 2 >

Both fighters came out aggressively, and met at Center-Ring and traded with 'thudding' punches.

0:04 > Art got off first by landing a hard 'left-right' to Danny's head.
0:11 > Danny stepped in, and landed a 'jolting' right-uppercut to the chin.
0:20 > Art gets off with a wide 'left-hook' to the head.
0:22 > Art comes back with a flurry and stays busy as Danny is right in front of him.

0:40 > Danny is using a steady flow of left-jabs to take advantage of his reach. and to poke Art in the face.
0:42 > Both trade hard punches to the head. Danny lands with a right, and Art lands with a left.
0:50 > Danny is pressing hard, and is firing 'one-two' punches.
1:00 > Art is doing a good job of avoiding the incoming long-range punches by 'bobbing-and-weaving'.

1:10 > Danny makes an aggressive-charge, and forces Art to back to the left-side Ropes.
1:20 > Art is trying to catch Danny with wide-punches, but he is missing.
1:25 > Danny is firing in with steady punches.
1:27 > Art moves to the back Ropes.

1:29 > Danny scores with a 'jarring' 5-Punch flurry.
1:34 > Danny lands with a hard 'left-right' to the head.
1:36 > Art 'wobbles slightly' and moved into the back-right Corner.
1:38 > Danny fires away with a barrage.

1:50 > Art works his way out of the Corner and out to Center-Ring.
2:04 > Danny scores with a 'hard' right-hand to the upper-chest.
2:05 > Art 'stumbles' forward on shaky-pins.
2:10 > Art is now pressing, and is tossing in wide-punches.

2:16 > Art lands with good chopping right-hand to the head.
2:22 > Danny scores with a solid counter right-hand to the head.
2:25 > Danny starts unloading with 'one-two' punches into Art's head.
2:40 > Art is now sporting a 'Golf Ball' sized swelling under his left-eye.

2:45 > Danny continues to slam away and batters Art.
2:51 > Art now has a 'cut' over his left-eye.
2:54 > Danny is still firing away with hard punches.
3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 2 ....... Danny Lopez {10-9}


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Danny Lopez vs. Art Hafey
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Round 3 >

Danny gave 'little' Art Hafey a frightful battering. Danny had rocked Art no less than '7-Times' in
the Round, and was unrelenting in his attack.

Art tried to wing punches in from way outside, but he missed with his 'wild haymakers'.

Art took some heavy punishment. But he did 'tag' Danny with a solid 'right-left' at the {2:28 Mark}.
Hafey also caught Danny with a 'jarring' left-hook at the {2:51 Mark}, and a follow up left-hook
a moment later.

But just before the Bell ending the Round, Danny caught Art 'flush' with a 'vicious' counter right-hand
to the chin that 'wobbled' him and sent him reeling toward the back Ropes where he was in serious
trouble.

Danny added in a left-right', and a hard right-uppercut just before the Bell.

Round 3 ............ Danny Lopez {10-8}
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Round 4 >

Was without a doubt, one of the most brutal Rounds ever fought in a Featherweight bout.

The early of part the Round saw Art Hafey {who had taken a brutal beating in Round 3} come out
blazing, and he took it to the bigger and taller Danny Lopez.

In the meantime, Danny was still pressing with a straight-punch attack.

But by the middle point in the session, Danny came back and 'nailed' Art with a tremendous right-hand
that sent him 'sidding sideways'. Danny then poured it on, and looked to possibly drop Art.

But the 'tough-and-gritty' Canadian came charging back at the {2:00 Mark}, and shook Danny with
several 'jarring' right-hands.

Just as it looked like Danny may fade, he rallied back at the {2:30 Mark} an put forth a hard-charge that
nearly dropped Art late in the Round.

Round 4 ........... Art Hafey {10-9}
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Round 5 >

Both met at Center-Ring again, and traded punches in a slug-fest. It was 'even' for the first 30-Seconds,
but then Danny took control. Danny peppered Art with repeated left-jabs and solid right-hands to both
the face, head and body.

But despite getting pounded, Art stood his ground while looking for the right-hand bomb. Art did get
one in at the {1:21 Mark} that 'jarred' Danny. But Danny kept punching away and Art could not
capitalize.

Danny then 'slammed' in several solid right-hands from the {1:45 thru the 2:30 Mark} that 'rocked'
Art, and had him in some trouble.

Art was able to land a right-hand 'haymaker' at the {2:35 Mark} that shook Danny, and Art followed
with a brief late-rally.

But by the end of the Round, Danny was back in control and was sending in straight hard-punches that
drove Art 'back-on-his-heels' and reeling towards the back-left Corner.

Round 5 ............ Danny Lopez {10-9}
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Round 6 >

0:04 > Both meet at Center-Ring.
0:06 > Danny goes to measuring left-jabs.
0:08 > Art scores with a 'jolting' left-hand to the chin.
0:14 > Danny catches Art with a 'jarring' right-uppercut to the chin.

0:16 > Art comes in with a left-hook.
0:17 > Danny steps in, and counters with a 'hard' straight right-hand to the face.
0:18 > Art 'wobbles' to the back-right Ring area.
0:21 > Danny moves in, and unloads with a 'barrage'.

0:30 > Art 'misses' with a wild left-hook.
0:33 > Danny counters with a 'stiff' left, and a hard right-hand.
0:35 > Danny adds in a straight right-hand.
0:41 > Art 'digs' in with a good left-hand to the body.

0:42 > Art comes back with a 'wild' 4-Punch flurry.
0:45 > Danny pokes Art in with left-jabs.
0:51 > Danny lands with a 'thudding' right-hand.
1:00 > Danny continues with hard right-hands.

1:09 > Art is trying to counter, but continues to miss with wide sweeping punches.
1:12 > Danny catches Art with a counter right-hand, and then a follow up right-uppercut to the chin.
1:13 > Art is 'stunned', but continues to fight back.
1:19 > Danny is still firing away, and lands a good right-hand to the body.

1:20 > Art is now stationary along the back Ring perimeter.
1:23 > Danny continues with measuring left-hands, while looking to fire a right-cross.
1:28 > Danny lands with a hard 'left-right'.
1:34 > Danny is now 'battering' Art.

1:43 > Art finally moves out to Center-Ring.
1:45 > Art just can't get within range to deliver a punch.
1:48 > Danny scores with a 'jarring' right-uppercut from the outside.
1:49 > Danny comes back with a left-hook.

1:50 > Art moves backwards to the back-right Ring area.
1:52 > Danny fires away with a hard '3-Punch' combination.
2:00 > Art finally lands a good punch, and catches Danny with a looping overhand-right to the head.
2:10 > Both trade punches at Center-Ring.

2:17 > Danny scores with '2' good right-uppercuts to the chin.
2:26 > Art tries to move forward.
2:27 > Danny lands a 'jarring' right-hand to the jaw, and Art is 'stunned'.
2:28 > Danny adds in with a left-hook to the head.

2:29 > Danny comes back with a 'vicious' right-cross to the jaw.
2:30 > Art falls 'face first' into the canvas.

2:31 > Danny Lopez stands over Art Hafey who was felled to the canvas.

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2:34 > Art gets to a 'squatting position' at the '3-Count', and then rises as Referee - Dick Young moves in.
2:36 > Art walks to the back Ring area and 'stumbles' as he is still 'dazed.
2:38 > Art stumbles into the back Ring Ropes.
2:39 > Referee - Dick Young moves in to complete the 'Mandatory 8-Count'.

2:44 > The Referee asks Art Hafey if he is OK.
2:45 > Art says > "Yes, I'm OK".
2:46 > The Referee waves for the action to continue.
2:47 > Both fighters meet at Center-Ring.

2:48 > Art fires off first with a left-hook, but misses.
2:49 > Danny misses with a counter right-hand.
2:51 > Both trade hard left-hooks to the head, and both land.
2:53 > Art backs up the left-side Ropes.

2:55 > Danny moves in and is looking to unload.
2:58 > Danny sends in a light 'left-right' as Art covers up.
3:00 > 'Bell'

Round 6 ............ Danny Lopez {10-7}

Danny Lopez vs. Art Hafey

Round 7 >

Both meet at Center-Ring and trade. Art gets of with a few left-jabs, and wings in
a big right-hand, but misses.

Danny who is upright, continues to send in stiff left-jabs, mixed in with a straight
right-hand to the face.

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Arts moves in and slams '2' left-hooks to the body, but Danny counters with poking left-jabs
and a quick right-cross to the left-eye area.

Both trade, but Art is getting over-powered, as Danny is just too big. At the {0:30 Mark}
Danny scores with a good 'right-left', and then 'jars' Art with a short right-uppercut to the
chin.

Art tries to fight back, but Danny keeps coming with straight 'one-two' punches as both
slug-it-out at Center-Ring at the {0:40 Mark}.

Danny misses with a big right-hand lead, but catches Art with a 'jolting' left-hook to the
right-side of his head.

Art is rocked back-on-his-heels. Danny moves in, and fires with a 'right-left' and comes
in with '2' right-hands to the head that send Art back towards the left-side Ropes.

Referee - Dick Young moves in quickly and stops the bout at {0:56} of Round 7.
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Scorecards thru 6 Rounds >
* Referee - Dick Young .............. 59-54 > {Danny Lopez}
* Judge - Rudy Jordan ............... 58-53 > {Danny Lopez}
* Judge - Richard Steele ............ 59-54 > {Danny Lopez}

* Independent Press-Telegram ... 58-54 > Danny Lopez}
* Associated Press ..................... 58-53 > {Danny Lopez}

* Fight Announcer - Jim Healy .... 59-52 > {Danny Lopez}
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~ Lopez TKO's Hafey, Earns Title Bout ~

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~ After Bout Comments ~

Danny Lopez >
I figured it would take me about 4 Rounds to get Art out of there. But he was a lot tougher than I
thought. He took a lot of punches and a lot of punishment, and he kept trying. I tip my hat to him.

After I win the WBC Championship, I would give Art Hafey a title challenge in 1977, if he wants one.
He's still one of the Top 3 Featherweight's in the Division.

Art Hafey >
I guess I am pretty tough. He hit me with everything, and I was still standing at the end. Once my
left-eye got puffed up, I had a hard time seeing the right-hands coming in.

I will take the rest of the year off, and come back in 1977. I figure that after 2 or 3 wins, I'll be
right back in line for a Title Bout. 1977 will be by last year of fighting, and I would like to have
at least 'one' Title opportunity before I retire.

Referee - Dick Young >
Art Hafey was badly rocked and he stumbled away after taking '3' hard right-hands to the head.
He was in trouble, and I didn't want to see him get hurt anymore.

He couldn't see, as his left-eye was closed. I know that he wanted to continue, but I had to stop
it for his own sake. He's a tough kid, and I'm sure he was disappointed. But he was taking some
real hard punches.

August 8, 1976

Early Controversy On the Site for the David Kotey vs. Danny Lopez - WBC Championship Bout

Don Fraser {Fight Promoter for The Forum} >
We have offered a Fight Purse 'bid' of $120,000 for the WBC Championship Bout set for late-October.

We have offered the Champion - David Kotey $85,000 > which would be the largest Fight Purse that
he has ever received. We have also included, an additional $5000 in Trainiing Expenses, and full
expenses for '6' of Champion's associates.

Howie Steindler {Manager for Danny Lopez} >
The Ghana Boxing Promoters have offended us by only offering Danny $25,000. That is no offer,
and that means that they don't want their fighter to defend against Danny.

Look, I still thought that David Kotey didn't beat Ruben Olivares in the first place. It was a 'lucky'
Decision. It was close, but Kotey didn't win.

Danny is the Box Office draw here in Los Angeles. We could draw a gate of $200,000 > and Kotey
could gain a $100,000 Fight Purse. He should defend his Title here in California as that is where
he won the WBC Championship.

If they are worried about getting a Fair Decision here, all they have to do is look at his winning bout
against Ruben Olivares. That should answer all their questions.

Look, I don't want to cause an International incident, but Danny is not going to Ghana. No way, and
no how. And not for no $25,000 measly fight purse for a Championship Bout.

Ghana Boxing Commission >
The Champion {David Kotey} will only make the Title Defense against Danny Lopez in Ghana.

We have put up a Fight Purse 'bid' of $150,000 . The Champion will receive $125,000 > and the
Challenger will receive $25,000. That is where we are right now.

We understand that the Manager for Danny Lopez {Howie Steindler} has rejected the 'bid'. So, we
will make the offer to the next ranked WBC contender.

Lt. Col. Simpe-Asante {Ghanan Director of Sports} >
We will have the bout in Ghana at the Accra Sports Stadium, that I will guarantee you. We will work
out the details, as we are still negotiating the Film Rights with the film distribution company.

October 4, 1976

~ Champion - David Kotey and Challenger - Danny Lopez Sign ~

The early line has the WBC Champion - David Kotey as a {2-1} Betting-Favorite, as the
bout is scheduled for Saturday Night ~ November 6, 1976 and in Accra, Ghana.

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Benny Giorgino {Los Angeles Odds-Maker} >
It is simple. The bout is held in Ghana, and the Champion will be the Betting-Favorite
at {2-1} to win, most likely by a 15-Round Decision.

If the bout were held in here in California, then Danny Lopez would be the Betting-Favorite
the same way at {2-1}.

WBC Featherweight Championship

~ The African Skinny ~

As announced on October 6, 1976 >

The bout is to be held in Accra, Ghana on Saturday Night - November 6, 1976.

The Champion - David Kotey will receive a Fight Purse of $150,000.

The Challenger - Danny Lopez will receive a Fight Purse of $50,000.

The venue will be held at the Accra Sports Stadium, an 80,000 seat Soccer Stadium.

An additional 'temporary seating' assembly will be set up on the infield. A minimum of
25,000 seats will be added.

According to early Ticket Purchases, there could be an additional 'temporary seating' assembly
for 20,000 set along the outer perimeter of the Soccer Field.

~ Fun Filled Fact ~

Back in early October 1976, Danny Lopez started his early training-camp at the
Main Street Gym in Los Angeles.

Danny had sparring-partners >
* David Sotello
* Modesto Conception
* Ramon Contreras

In one session with David Sotello, Danny was 'Knocked Out' cold from an overhand-right
to the jaw.

On October 17, 1976 > Danny travelled to Accra Ghana with only '3' associates.
* Trainer ~ Teddy Bentham
* Cut-Man ~ Chickie Ferrara
* Sparring-Partner ~ David Sotello

David Kotey vs. Danny Lopez

~ Pre-Fight Skinny ~

Danny Lopez arrived in Accra, Ghana on Sunday ~ October 17th. That would give Danny
nearly 3-Weeks to get acclimated to the heat and high-humidity in Central Africa.

Danny only brought along David Sotello as his sparring-partner.

David Sotello had been to Accra, Ghana before, when he fought David Kotey in a 10-Round
'non-title' bout back on December 21, 1975. In that bout, David Sotello gave David Kotey
all he could handle, and then some, in losing a close and debatable 10-Round Decision.
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The Champion - David Kotey has '2' sparring-partners.

* Sunny Robertson > A {22 year-old} Lightweight from Ghana. {Height; 5' 9"} ~ Record; 21-2-0 {10 KO's}
* Aziza Bossou > A {21 year-old} Lightweight from Togo. {Height; 5' 9"} ~ Record; 22-0-0 {15 KO's}

The Champion, with a muscular physique, was a fast working boxer-puncher. And for sparring,
he worked with '2' tall Lightweights. As both resembled the size and upright-style of Danny Lopez.

The Champion would spar 6-Rounds per Day {3 with each sparring-partner}. And then, perform
a 'dozen' 300 Yard Sprints over a 30-Minute period.

He would then finish up with 1-Hour of calisthenics, which included;
* Rope-Skipping
* Jumping Jacks
* Long Jump Lunges
* Squat Thrusts
* Sit-Ups

The Champion was a marvel in physical conditioning.