Chavez Reyes

Weekend TV Ratings: Chavez Jr. Struggles; Shobox A Hit

•Jul 21, 2015

Despite a disastrous lead-in to fight weekend, there was some good news for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to take from his July 18 clash with countryman Marcos Reyes in El Paso, Texas. The second-generation boxer enjoyed a better performance both in the ring and in the ratings than was the case in his forgettable Showtime-televised debut in April. That’s really where the good news ends for the former middleweight titlist. Topping a day/night telecast at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Chavez’ 10-round win over Reyes played to an average of 663,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Chavez Jr. Too Big, Too Strong: Decisions Reyes

BoxingScene Staff

•Jul 19, 2015

By Cliff Rold - After failing in his official Light Heavyweight debut, 29-year old former WBC Middleweight beltholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (49-2-1, 32 KO) of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, brought journeyman Middleweight Marcos Reyes (33-3, 24 KO) up to a 170 lb. catchweight and used every pound of it in a mediocre performance to win a unanimous ten-round decision on Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Chavez’s win was met with a chorus of boos and chants for Reyes late in the fight. It was Chavez’s first fight since being stopped by Andrzej Fonfara in April. Chavez, who moved the weight for the fight from 168 to 170 lbs. earlier in the week, came in over even that limit at an official 170 ¾. Reyes weighed 168 ½. Chavez refused to be weighed for his rehydration weight prior to the fight but appeared much larger than Reyes in the ring. The referee was Jose Guadalupe Garcia. The busier Reyes looked to carry the first round but the heavier hands of Chavez were apparent whenever he let them go. Chavez rocked Reyes in the second but a low blow gave Reyes a breather. Reyes used activity to win the first half of the third but the size of Chavez was telling, allowing him to do nothing and wait for spots where Reyes slowed down and just blast away.

Video: Chavez Jr. vs. Reyes Post Fight Press Conference

BoxingScene Staff

•Jul 19, 2015

EL PASO, TEXAS - Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., bounced back after suffering just the second loss of his career with a unanimous decision (97-92, 98-91, 96-93) over Marcos Reyes in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday in front of 9,245 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Reyes was the more active fighter - he doubled Chavez's output - but simply couldn't hurt his larger opponent. After the loss to Andrzej Fonfara in April, Chavez decided to campaign at super middleweight but failed to meet the 168-pound limit for the bout against natural middleweight Reyes.

Reyes: I Was Against All Odds - Weight, Ref, Everything!

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•Jul 19, 2015

EL PASO, TEXAS – Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. earned a unanimous decision (97-92, 98-91, 96-93) over Marcos Reyes in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on Saturday in front of 9,245 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Reyes was the more active fighter – he doubled Chavez’s output – but simply couldn’t hurt his larger opponent. Following a loss at light heavyweight last April, Chavez decided to attempt to campaign at super middleweight.

Robert Garcia Explains Chavez Jr. Failing To Make Weight

Miguel Rivera

•Jul 18, 2015

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. once again came under fire by fans and media alike, after failing to make the contract weight for tonight's fight with Marcos "Dorado" Reyes in El Paso, Texas. The fight was originally going to be at the super middleweight limit of 168-pounds. It was then announced as being at a max weight of 169. The weight was raised at some point to a max of 170-pounds when it became clear that Chavez would be unable to make 169.

Goossen Blames Matchmaking for Chavez Jr Loss in April

Steve Kim

•Jul 17, 2015

Trainer Joe Goossen got only one crack at training former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and the end result saw him quit on his stool on the night of April 18th at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. The sour ending produced a down pouring of beer from the rafters. Goossen, who was forced to train Chavez Jr. at a ski resort in Lake Tahoe and not his preferred setting of the Ten Goose Gym in Van Nuys, believes in looking back that facing tough light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara was a mistake.

Video: Chavez Jr.-Reyes, Frampton-Gonzalez Weigh-In

BoxingScene Staff

•Jul 17, 2015

PBC on CBS will kick-off the action with a doubleheader featuring the U.S. debut of undefeated Irish champion Carl Frampton (20-0, 14 KOs), who will defend his IBF Junior Featherweight World Championship against Mexican contender Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. (25-1-2, 15 KOs) in the 12-round main event. In the 10-round co-feature, heavyweight star Chris Arreola (36-4, 31 KOs), of Los Angeles takes on Cameroonian heavyweight Frederic Kassi (18-3, 10 KOs). In the main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader later that evening, Mexican superstar Julio Chavez, Jr. (48-2-1, 32 KOs) meets fellow Mexican brawler Marcos Reyes (33-2, 24 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight bout.

Photos: Chavez Jr. vs. Reyes, SHO Undercard Weigh-in

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•Jul 17, 2015

In the main event of the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader later that evening, Mexican superstar Julio Chavez, Jr. (48-2-1, 32 KOs) meets fellow Mexican brawler Marcos Reyes (33-2, 24 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight bout. The fight takes place at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. The 12-round co-main event will feature a pair of top bantamweights, as Puerto Rican Olympian McJoe Arroyo (16-0, 8 KOs) and Arthur Villanueva (27-0, 14 KOs), of the Philippines put their undefeated records on the line for the IBF Bantamweight World Championship.

Chavez Jr. Misses Weight, Reyes on Point at 168.4

Miguel Rivera

•Jul 17, 2015

A few days ago, Mexican brawler Marcos Reyes (33-2, 24 KOs) said he was very doubtful that Julio Chavez, Jr. (48-2-1, 32 KOs) would be able to make the contract weight of 169-pounds. There was a max weight of 169, and it was raised to 170-pounds, and Chavez Jr. still came in at 170.8-pounds unless a monetary agreement is reached between both sides. He will need some time to lose the additional weight. He was stripped down on the scale. Reyes was on point, at 168.4-pounds.

Video: Marcos Reyes Has Plan Ready To Shock Chavez Jr.

BoxingScene Staff

•Jul 17, 2015

<p>Radio Rahim catches up with Marcos Reyes. <p><a href="http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/">PBC on CBS</a> will kick-off the action with a doubleheader featuring the U.S. debut of undefeated Irish champion Carl Frampton (20-0, 14 KOs), who will defend his IBF Junior Featherweight World Championship against Mexican contender Alejandro Gonzalez Jr. (25-1-2, 15 KOs) in the 12-round main event. In the 10-round co-feature, heavyweight star Chris Arreola (36-4, 31 KOs), of Los Angeles takes on Cameroonian heavyweight Frederic Kassi (18-3, 10 KOs).