Manuel Ortiz vs Ruben Olivares

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  1. SuzieQ49

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    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In a one shot scenario, Ortiz wins the fight.
    In a Trilogy, Ortiz wins 2, Olivares wins 1.

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    Info re: Ortiz (100-28-3)
    Manuel Ortiz was one of the very best boxers of the 1940s, and was named to Ring Magazine's list of the 80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years. In 1996, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
    As Amateur: "He also defeated Chief Lopez, who was an Olympic runner-up, and Bobby Hagar (father of former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar) twice. In their first fight, Ortiz
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    As pro:
    Ortiz turned pro in 1938 and in 1942 won the World Bantamweight title by beating Lou Salica.[1] He defended the title 15 times before losing to Harold Dade in 1947. He regained the title in a rematch later in the year, and defended the title five more times before losing the belt to Vic Toweel in 1950. He retired 5 years later in 1955. In 1944, lost by UD to prime 74-1 Willie Pep up at Featherweight in 10 rds.
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  4. SuzieQ49

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    Thanks great stuff
     
  5. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    If Ortiz can take it to the inside, he takes it IMO. But Olivares at his best was an animal.
     
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  6. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great! Thank you