Quote Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom View Post
~ Mexican Skinny ~

Jose 'Pipino' Cuevas did not need this Title bout.

Though Pete Ranzany was ranked as the #1 WBA Challenger, the bout was not a 'mandatory'
within the required time span.

This bout was promoted by MagnaVerde Promotions {Dan Villanueva} who offered Lupe Sanchez
an excellent fight purse for his fighter.

But, there was $400,000 {and more} waiting for 'Pipino', if he signed to fight a unification bout
with WBC Champion - Carlos Palomino.