Thursday ~ December 4, 1974

~ Olivares Tests Lopez ~

The odds have moved slightly, from {10-8} to {10-7} for Ruben Olivares to defeat
Danny 'Little Red' Lopez.

At the pre-fight Physical held at the Main Street Gym, both fighters were deemed to
be in excellent physical condition.

Both fighters signed off {waived} the 126 Pound weight limit.

Ruben Olivares weighed in at 127 1/4 lbs.

Danny Lopez weighed in at 125 1/2 lbs.
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~ Pre-Fight Chatter ~

Ruben Olivares >
The only way I can get a rematch with David Kotey {WBC Featherweight Champion} is
to win tonight.

I will be aggressive early, as Danny is susceptible to right-hands. If he's still around after
3-Rounds, I will switch up and box him, and work his body with my left-hook. He should
be weakened by the 8th Round, and then I'll finish him off.

Danny Lopez >
I'll press him {Ruben} early, and test his chin. I will only fight one-way, with non-stop
lefts-and-rights.

I can go the full 10-Rounds at full-speed. I know that he cannot keep up with that pace.