Ruben Olivares vs. Danny Lopez ~ 'War At The Forum'

[Bill Paxtom]

Ruben Olivares ~ 'Mr. Knockout

Ruben Olivares {Age; 28 years, 11 months}.

The 4-Time World Champion was coming in with a record of 80-6-1 with {72 KO's},
and was ranked as the #1 WBC Featherweght.

But, Ruben has been around for a long time, as he had been camaignng since Janary 1965,
and the toll of 11-years and '87-bouts' had taken a bit out of him.

Only 3-Months earlier {September 20, 1975} Ruben looked 'listless' and was not in good
condition, while losing his WBC Featherweight Championship to African - David 'Poison' Kotey.

But, Ruben {from his home in Mexico} said that he would get into the best shape of his career,
as he was not taking Danny 'Little Red' Lopez lightly.

The Boxing Pundits agreed, and made Ruben a {10-7} Betting-Favorite.

Ruben Olivares >

"I need this win to get a rematch with David Kotey. That is what I want."

"I was not in good condition when I fought Kotey {September 20, 1975}, but
I still thought I won. Now, I'm 50% better than I was 3-Months ago."