Best fights of Rubén Olivares
Over 23 years as a professional, Rubén Olivares has compiled a 89-13-3 (79) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Rubén Olivares KOs Bobby Chacon in their 2nd fight
On June 20, 1975 Rubén Olivares fought Bobby Chacon for the WBC featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Olivares was 28 years old with a record of 79-5-1, and Chacon was 23 with a record of 26-1. Olivares was coming off a win and Chacon was on a 7-fight winning streak. Olivares stopped Bobby Chacon via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Rubén Olivares KOs Lionel Rose
On August 22, 1969 Rubén Olivares fought Lionel Rose for the undisputed bantamweight title. Olivares was 22 years old with a record of 52-0-1, and Rose was 21 with a record of 34-2. Olivares was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Rose was on a 22-fight winning streak. Olivares stopped Lionel Rose via KO in the 5th round. Crowned the undisputed bantamweight champion.
3. Rubén Olivares KOs Jose Luis Ramirez
On April 28, 1978 Rubén Olivares faced Jose Luis Ramirez in a featherweight bout. Olivares was 31 years old with a record of 83-9-1, and Ramirez was 19 with a record of 43-1. Olivares was coming off a win and Ramirez was on a 22-fight winning streak. Olivares stopped Jose Luis Ramirez via TKO in the 2nd round.