Ruben Olivares (1947 – )

Nickname: “El Púas”
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Weight Class: Bantamweight / Featherweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 89 – 13 – 3 (79 KOs)
Years Active: 1965 – 1988

Biography
Ruben Olivares was one of the hardest punchers in lower weight history, dominating the bantamweight division in the late 1960s and early 1970s. A beloved Mexican idol, his charisma and knockout power defined an era.

In the Hobby
Olivares’s early cards trace to Panini’s 1960s “Campioni” series, prized for vivid photography.

Rookie & Early Issues
1969 Panini Campioni dello Sport (Italy): true rookie card.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1969 Panini Campioni dello Sport
Rookie Year: 1969
Recent Notable Sales: 1969 Panini (PSA 8) — $1,400 (2024)

Legacy
Olivares’s rookie card stands as a centerpiece of 1960s Latin boxing — fiery, iconic, and unforgettable.

Boxer Details

Biography

Ruben Olivares (1947 – ) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

Biography

Ruben Olivares (1947 – ) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

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