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42-A West 36-A-EostTHE tThe town is alive with the sound of Olivares. When Ruben arrives here, every Mexican boxing fan gets ready to attend his fight. Even the poor fight fan misses a meal now and then so he can sit in the best seat and see their hero.It all started back in 1969 when he knocked out Lionel Rose at the same Forum — before a sellout crowd of 18,000I fans.; That was five years ago that he won the bantamweight title. Since then, Olivareshas fought to near capacity houses and has become a rich man from his fights at TheForum.Olivares became the all-time gate attraction in California boxing in just 11 of his fights here.He won and lost his bantamweight title„ on several occasions. Since adding a few GOODMAN years, he has had trouble making the 118-pound limit, so Olivares moved up to the featherweightdivision.At 26, he captured the World Boxing Association's 126-pound title last July 9 by knocking out Japan's Zensuke Utagawa in seven rounds.On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23, Olivares will defend his title against Alexis Arguello of Managua, Nicaragua, the No. 1 contender.Arguello 23 is the national idol of Nicaragua, gaining fame when he stopped Irish” Art Hafey. who had won and lost with Olivares.An estimated 1000 aficionados are expected here from Nicaragua to root for their fighter who has stopped 25 of 30 rivals. He has also defeated Famoso Gomez and Jose Legra.Olivares has been listed a 10-6 betting favorite, based primarly on his vast edge in experience.Ruben has a 76-4-1 record with 69 knockouts. Arguello has engaged in 41 fights, winning 38 and losing three. He has halted 35 of his rivals.Because of television commitments to Mexico andl o
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Los Angeles Valley News
Los Angeles, California, US
Sun, Nov 10, 1974
Page 31
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