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  April 23, 1977: Zarate vs Zamora

  In 1977, boxing’s two best bantamweights were both tremendous punchers, both undefeated, both champions, and both Mexican. A showdown was inevitable. It was a match everyone knew could ...

  On April 23, 2021 / By Eliott McCormick
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  Oct. 16, 1970: Olivares vs Castillo

  The rivalry between Ruben Olivares and Jesus Castillo—one of the most revered in Mexican boxing lore—took place in an era when the bantamweight division was dominated by Mexicans, with “El Púas” ...

  On October 16, 2020 / By Rafael García