Ruben Olivares vs Jesus Pimentel

[Bill Paxtom]

Tuesday ~ December 14, 1971

A great Fight Card that Promoter - George Parnassus put together at
the Forum.

Attendance.......... 14,713
Gate Receipts...... $255,585

* Jose Napoles vs. Hedgemon Lewis
* Ruben Olivares - Jesus Pimentel
* Arturo Zuniga vs. Antonio Roldan

Jesus Pimentel was a 'faded warrior' {Age; 31 years, 4 months}, but had an
impressive record of 77-6-0 {69 KO's}. But at an advanced age, he was still
considered the hardest hitter in the Bantamweight Division.

Jesus had put together an impressive '15-Bout' {13 KO} winning streak
since July 1969 {2 1/2 years}, and had moved up to the #1 Ranked Bantamweight.

Jesus, who was from Mexicali was the 'fan favorite' entering this bout.

Manager - Harry Kabakoff felt that Jesus could take out Ruben early, as Ruben was
susceptible to getting knocked down early. And in recent bouts, he was prone to
cuts over the eyes.

Harry Kabakoff >

"Jesus will be tossing 'fireworks' early. We're going right after Ruben, and will make him
fight hard. We'll take the fight to him and back him up. He's a great fighter, but he's
vulnerable early."