Andrzej Fonfara: record, next fight and profile →
As Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. gets ready for his return to the ring on April 18th against Andrzej Fonfara, he will have a new trainer and it's a familiar face to fight fans. The Mexican superstar has hired veteran trainer Joe Goossen, who in the past has worked with the likes of the Ruelas brothers, Michael Nunn, Diego Corrales and Joel Casamayor among a multitude of other world class boxers.
Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has officially signed the contract to fight on April 18 in Los Angeles with the Polish light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara, at the agreed-upon at a weight of 172 pounds. The fight will be carried by Showtime, where Chavez Jr. will be televised for the first time in his career after a long sting with rival network HBO.
Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be returning to the StubHub Center in Carson, California on April 18th, when he faces dangerous light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara (26-3, 15KOs) at a catch-weight of 172-pounds. The fight will be televised on Showtime. For Chavez (48-1-1, 32KOs) it will be his second appearance at the venue since he defeated Brian Vera in September of 2013. Fonfara has primarily fought in Chicago and this will be his first bout on the West Coast of the United States.
Former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who grew his career on TV Azteca, will have his next fight showcased by rival Mexican network Televisa. Chavez returns on April 18th in a light heavyweight fight against Andrzej Fonfara. In the United States, Chavez will be making his Showtime televised debut after generating high television ratings for several years for rival network HBO.
NEW YORK – CBS Sports and SHOWTIME Sports® have announced a multi-year joint venture to present live boxing on the CBS Television Network—the first of up to eight live events in 2015 will premiere on Saturday, April 4 at 3 p.m. ET on CBS. Premier Boxing Champions on CBS will air in conjunction with marquee SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING events as part of a partnership that will cross-promote the live programs across multiple platforms. The first six weeks to begin this venture will feature two of the biggest names in the sport—Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and Adonis Stevenson—and bookend this year’s most anticipated boxing event, the SHOWTIME PPV® presentation of the undisputed pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather.
Polish light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara (26-3-1, 15KOs), who nearly derailed WBC champion Adonis Stevenson last year, says Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has made a big mistake by accepting to fight him. Earlier this week, Fonfara officially signed a contract to face Chavez on April 18th. The location for the contest, reportedly taking place at 172-pounds, has not been finalized. Chavez will enter the ring with over a year of inactivity.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has a very tough fight ahead, when he faces Polish light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara on April 18th. Chavez Sr. says the contest is taking place at a catch-weight of 172-pounds at a venue in either Las Vegas or Los Angeles. For Chavez Jr. (48-1-1, 32KO), the fight with Fonfara (26-3, 15KO) will be his first ring appearance in over a year.
Former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. appeared on the program A los Golpes and discussed his upcoming fight with Andrzej Fonfara on April 18th. The fight is taking place at a catch-weight, reportedly at 172-pounds. The location, American/Mexico television networks and venue are still unknown. There is still an ongoing legal fight between Chavez and promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank, who claims the boxer still owes his company one more fight. Chavez, who signed a recent deal with manager Al Haymon, maintains he is a promotional 'free agent.'
In the Second Annual Race of Champions to honor "Jose Sulaiman," - legendary Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. discussed the recent developments involving his son, former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-1-1, 32KOs), who moves to a catch-weight of 172-pounds to battle Polish contender Andrzej Fonfara (23-3, 15KOs) on April 18th. The location and venue have yet to be revealed.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has no intention of backing away from a scheduled return on April 18th against Polish light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara. The fight was announced earlier this week by the Mexican star. Following his announcement, promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank told BoxingScene.com that he would do everything legally possible to prevent the fight. Top Rank and Chavez are currently in a legal dispute over his contract. Chavez, who is now advised by manager Al Haymon, believes he is currently a free agent and Top Rank believe he still owes them one more fight.