Olivares was bantamweight champion when Saldivar was featherweight title holder in the late 60s, early 70s. Saldivar was virtually untouchable in his prime and reign at 126 lbs. and Olivares was also having a dominant reign except for that bloody fight defeat to Chu Chu Castillo which he later avenged.
But while Saldivar was already getting bored and having problems getting motivated for a fight at 126 lbs., Olivares was all pepped up for more conquests as he actually did by moving up and winning title also at 126 and even fighting at 130 lbs. tangling against the likes of Alfred Kotey, Danny Lopez, Alexis Arguello and Bobby Chacon.
A fight between 1967-69 would favor Saldivar and a fight between 1969-70 would best suit Olivares.
Known for their rugged, devil-may-care style, a bloody fight and KO ending would most probably happen in both scenarios.
Answers & Comments
Verified answer
Olivares was bantamweight champion when Saldivar was featherweight title holder in the late 60s, early 70s. Saldivar was virtually untouchable in his prime and reign at 126 lbs. and Olivares was also having a dominant reign except for that bloody fight defeat to Chu Chu Castillo which he later avenged.
But while Saldivar was already getting bored and having problems getting motivated for a fight at 126 lbs., Olivares was all pepped up for more conquests as he actually did by moving up and winning title also at 126 and even fighting at 130 lbs. tangling against the likes of Alfred Kotey, Danny Lopez, Alexis Arguello and Bobby Chacon.
A fight between 1967-69 would favor Saldivar and a fight between 1969-70 would best suit Olivares.
Known for their rugged, devil-may-care style, a bloody fight and KO ending would most probably happen in both scenarios.