November 1974 This bout was 'signed and sealed', but not delivered. Boxing Promoter - Aileen Eaton - of The Olympic Auditorium had this bout pretty much all wrapped up for December 1974, but the 'Schoolboy' pulled out. The Champion, 23 years-old, at 25-1-0 (23 KO's), stood at 5' 5 1/2". The 'resilient' Champion, would have a size disadvantage, giving up 2" in height and 3' in reach. But his 'grittiness' and suprising power could neutralize his disadvantages. Bobby would have a slight edge in hand-speed, but the Challenger had quicker footwork. In physical stature, 'DK Poison' was a marvel, with a muscular body and enormous strength. David is a well-schooled technician, and possesses a hard left jab, a good left hook and a powerful right-hand. The 25 year-old 5' 7 1/2" Ghanan - David 'Poison' Kotey 28-2-1 (17 KO's) was ready to go, as the #2 WBC Featherweight. WBC Rankings *** Bobby Chacon #1 - Alexis Arguello #2 - David Kotey #3 - Ruben Olivares #4 - Alfedo Marcano #5 - Vicente Blanco #6 - Art Hafey #7 - Jose Antonio Jiminez #8 - Shig Fukuyama #9 - Danny Lopez #10-Jesus Estrada What Happened On November 23, 1974 - Alexis Arguello fought Ruben Olivares for the WBA Featherweight Championship. The WBC Champion - Bobby Chacon opted out in fighting David Kotey for $75,000, and decided to have a 'non-mandatory optional defense' where he versus #10 Jesus Estrada on March 1, 1975. Bobby 'Schoolboy' Chacon received $57,000 for his bout with Jesus Estrada.
