Rubén Olivares losses
Over 23 years as a professional, Rubén Olivares has compiled a 89-13-3 (79) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. He has 13 losses against twelve different opponents, five of them in title fights.
13. Rubén Olivares loses to Ignacio Madrid via KO
On March 12, 1988 Rubén Olivares faced Ignacio Madrid. Olivares was 41 years old with a record of 89-12-3, and Madrid was 0 with a record of 0-0. Madrid stopped Olivares via KO in the 4th round.
12. Rubén Olivares loses to Margarito Marquez via split decision
On November 24, 1981 Rubén Olivares faced Margarito Marquez. Olivares was 34 years old with a record of 89-11-2, and Marquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Olivares was coming off a loss. Olivares lost via split decision. Went the distance with Marquez.
11. Rubén Olivares loses to Rafael Gandarilla via KO
On August 24, 1980 Rubén Olivares faced Rafael Gandarilla. Olivares was 33 years old with a record of 89-10-2, and Gandarilla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Olivares was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gandarilla stopped Olivares via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
10. Rubén Olivares loses to Eusebio Pedroza via KO
On July 21, 1979 Rubén Olivares fought Eusebio Pedroza for the WBA featherweight title. Olivares was 32 years old with a record of 87-9-2, and Pedroza was 23 with a record of 22-3. Olivares was coming off a win and Pedroza was on a 8-fight winning streak. Pedroza stopped Olivares via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
9. Rubén Olivares loses to Bobby Chacon in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On August 20, 1977 Rubén Olivares faced Bobby Chacon in a featherweight bout. It was their third meeting. Olivares was 30 years old with a record of 82-8-1, and Chacon was 25 with a record of 36-3. Olivares was coming off a loss, while Chacon was on a 9-fight winning streak. Olivares lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Chacon.
8. Rubén Olivares loses to Jose Cervantes via KO
On November 19, 1976 Rubén Olivares faced Jose Cervantes. Olivares was 29 years old with a record of 82-7-1, and Cervantes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Olivares was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cervantes stopped Olivares via KO in the 6th round.
7. Rubén Olivares loses to Danny Lopez via KO
On December 4, 1975 Rubén Olivares faced Danny Lopez in a featherweight bout. Olivares was 28 years old with a record of 80-6-1, and Lopez was 23 with a record of 8-3. Olivares was coming off a loss, while Lopez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Olivares via KO in the 7th round.
6. Rubén Olivares loses to David Kotey via split decision
On September 20, 1975 Rubén Olivares defended his WBC featherweight title against David Kotey. Olivares was 28 years old with a record of 80-5-1, and Kotey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Olivares was on a 2-fight winning streak. Olivares lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Kotey.
5. Rubén Olivares loses to Alexis Argüello via KO
On November 23, 1974 Rubén Olivares defended his WBA featherweight title against Alexis Argüello. Olivares was 27 years old with a record of 78-4-1, and Argüello was 22 with a record of 35-4. Olivares was on a 6-fight winning streak and Argüello was on a 4-fight winning streak. Argüello stopped Olivares via KO in the 13th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 13th round.
4. Rubén Olivares loses to Art Hafey via KO
On September 15, 1973 Rubén Olivares faced Art Hafey. Olivares was 26 years old with a record of 72-3-1, and Hafey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Olivares was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hafey stopped Olivares via TKO in the 5th round.
3. Rubén Olivares loses to Rafael Herrera in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On November 14, 1972 Rubén Olivares faced Rafael Herrera. It was their second meeting. Olivares was 25 years old with a record of 70-2-1, and Herrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Olivares was coming off a win. Olivares lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Herrera.
2. Rubén Olivares loses to Rafael Herrera via KO
On March 19, 1972 Rubén Olivares defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Rafael Herrera. Olivares was 25 years old with a record of 69-1-1, and Herrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Olivares was on a 8-fight winning streak. Herrera stopped Olivares via KO in the 8th round. Lost the undisputed title.
1. Rubén Olivares loses to Chucho Castillo in their 2nd fight via KO
On October 16, 1970 Rubén Olivares defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Chucho Castillo. It was their second meeting. Olivares was 23 years old with a record of 61-0-1, and Castillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Olivares was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak. Castillo stopped Olivares via TKO in the 14th round. Lost the undisputed title. Lasted into the 14th round.