Vicente Mijares ~ 'Talented Mexican Lightweight'

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ June 25, 1977

Esteban Dejesus vs. Vicente Mijares

~ Pre-Fight Skinny~

Promoter ........ Don King

Broadcast also on several Spanish Television Networks, throughout North America.

Fight Purses
* Esteban Dejesus ......... $100,000
* Vicente Mijares ............ $25,000 + {$3000 in Hotel and Travel Expenses}

WBC Lightweight Champion - Esteban Dejesus was listed as a {2-1} Betting-Favorite.

At the 'pre-fight' 12:00 PM Noon weigh-in > Vicente Mijares came in a 1/2 pound over the limit.

The Challenger was given 2-Hours to make weight. Vicente then did about 20-Minutes of
Exercises, and then did a light-run of 1.5 Miles.

He made weight at the 2nd weigh-in at 2:00 PM.

The bout was scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM.

Don King had expected the attendance to be around 8000, with Gate Receipts of $120,000.

The turn out was somewhat disappointing at 5500, and with Gate Receipts at $73,000.

Esteban Dejesus >
"He {Vicente Mijares} is very fast. He is quick and moves around the Ring very fast. He can run,
but he can't hide. Sometime during our bout he will have to stop and fight. That is where I will
end it. I don't think it will go past 9 Rounds, as I'm in the best shape that I have ever been in."