Ruben Olivares vs. Adrian Zapanta (2nd meeting)
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Ruben Olivares beat Adrian Zapanta by TKO at 2:51 in round 2 of 10
- Date: 1979-06-30
- Location: Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- Referee: Neffie Quintana
"Ruben Olivares, the Mexico City slugger, unloaded with a horde of body punches Saturday night to knock out Adrian Zapanta of the Philippines in 2:51 of the 2nd round. Olivares connected with thee left hooks to the kidneys that spelled the end for Zapanta. Olivares unloaded with such a fury that he knocked down Zapanta three times before referee Neffie Quintana stopped the bout." -Associated Press
- Olivares was already signed, going into this match, to challenge Eusebio Pedroza on July 21st in Houston for Pedroza's WBA featherweight title.